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Location:

UT,

Member Since:

Oct 14, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

85 marathons, 5 times Utah Grand Slam finisher (division winner twice).

7 Bostons (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016).

Two 50Ks, one 50 miler (Pony Express).

A handful of AG wins in all distance races.

Marathon PR: 3:57:09 (Boston'08)

Half Marathon PR: 1:48:41 (Bryce Canyon '11)

10K PR: 47:50 (Spectrum 10K '09)

5K PR: 22:31 (Nestle 5K '08)
 

Short-Term Running Goals:

2017 Races:

June 10 - Utah Valley Marathon (5:13:43)

June 24 - Morgan Valley Marathon (5:49:01)

July 8 - Hobbler Half (2:19:37, 2nd AG)

July 24 - Temple to Temple 5K (27:43)

July 29 - Timp Half (2:08:01, 3rd AG)

Aug 26 - Mt. Nebo Marathon (5:16:16, 3rd AG)

Sep 16 - Huntsville Marathon (4:48:53)

Oct 7 - St. Geroge Marathon (4:57:11)

Nov 4 - Canyon City Marathon (5:30:07)

2018 Races:

Jan 13 - St. George Half (2:19:45, 3rd AG)

Mar 3 - The Woodlands Marathon (5:01:35)

Apr 6-7 - Ragnar So. California

June 1-2 - Ragnar Wasatch Back

June 9 - Utah Valley Marathon (5:19:22)

June 30 - Morgan Valley Half

Sep 1 - Pocatello Marathon (6:00:43)

Sep 15 - Huntsville Marathon (5:37:08)

Oct 6 - St. George Marathon (5:25:43)

Oct 20 - SoJo Marathon (5:29:23)

2019 Races:

June 1 - Utah Valley Marathon (5:44:24)

June 22 - Morgan Valley Marathon (6:15:13)

Aug 31 - Pocatello Marathon (5:38:47)

Sep 14 - Big Cottonwood Marathon (6:03:51)

Oct 5 - St. George Marathon (5:57:46)

Oct 12 - SoJo Marathon (5:55:45)

2020 Races:

Jan 18 - St. George Half (2:38:28)

Feb 15 - Sun Marathon (5:51:54)

May 5 - Conquer Covid-19 Virtual Marathon (5:49:07)

May 16 - Clear Creek Canyon Half Marathon (2:32:15)

May 25 - Utah Valley Virtual Marathon (5:33:110

June 9 - Independence Run Virtual Marathon (5:55:22)

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run happy and healthy all the days of my life. Be an example and inspiration to my family.

 

Personal:

I'm 64, retired RN, happily married, nana to 14 beautiful grandchildren, mother to 6 children (1 daughter, 5 sons) who are kind, hardworking, caring, wonderful people! Wish they live closer!!!  :)  :)  :)

Picked up running in 2005 at age 50, to stay healthy so I can take care of my husband who had endocarditis resulting in AVR and MVR in 2004, end stage renal failure in 2014, kidney transplant on Dec 30, 2015.  Six months after the kidney transplant, we discovered that he has a rare auto-immune disease that was probably triggered in 2004 with then the undiagnosed infective endocarditis.  The doctors had to make up a name for this rare disease, Monoclono Gammopathy with Renal Significance (MGRS).  It is not curable.  After desperately trying different chemotherapies, the doctor finally found one immuno-therapy, Daratumamab, that works to treat the MGRS.  It is a miracle!!! 

Grateful for the gift of life, blessings, dear friends and loved ones!!! Thankful for the ability to move, walk, jog, and yes run!!!!

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles: 311.91
Saucony Guide ISO Lifetime Miles: 313.31
Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
Altra Torin (sz 7) Lifetime Miles: 44.49
Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles: 60.91
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.250.000.000.006.25

Morning:  Ran with Wendy down 3rd West to Frontage to 900 N, back up on 1200E for a BIG hilly loop.  It felt so good to be running with my best friend on a beautiful Fall day.  

Afternoon:  Why do people call it babySITTING when there's NO sitting involved.  I tended, actually CHASED little Devin for 4.5 hrs.  That cute little bugger wore me out!  It was well worth the yummy gordidas Olga made us though.

Evening:  Went to Unit Commissioner Training.  These men in uniforms are so dedicated.  I am SOOOOO tired!  Will do some yoga before going to bed.  Hope I'm not catching what Steven and hubby has.  Hubby worked from home so he wouldn't spread the germs at work.

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 6.25
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 23:38:23 from 152.216.7.5

Smoothie, I sure hope you don't get sick. Amy keeps getting worse every day. I'm about ready to take her to the ER.

From RAD on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 23:44:32 from 76.27.12.70

Oh no! I hope you don't get sick either. That's why I run...so chasing my kids is easier! :) Yoga on lady and stay healthy!!

From Smooth on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 23:47:29 from 174.23.240.142

Dale ~ I'm sorry Amy keeps getting worse. Steven has had a real bad cough, sore throat, congestion and headache for 3 weeks. I took him to the doc last week and he said it's not flu. We started him on antibiotics b/c the bad cold has turned into pneumonia.

Hubby has the same symptoms and we hope he doesn't develop pneumonia. I put him on Mucinex-DM, that seems to help.

Has Amy seen the doc.? Is she on any meds? Please take good care! Wish there's something I can do to help.

From Smooth on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 23:49:37 from 174.23.240.142

Rachel ~ I hope I don't get sick. But I'm feeling something coming on, a headache and general achyness. I think I will go to bed early after I do some yoga then take an extra dose of EmergenC and sleep in tomorrow!

From Bec on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 00:02:57 from 67.177.35.60

Get rest Smooth so you don't pick up the bug.

From Teena on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 01:20:03 from 67.177.20.13

Dearest SSF ... SLEEP!!!! I know that word is not in your vocabulary, but look it up! It's good for you!!!! :)

I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss you. This week has been so so so busy. I am so happy this it is coming to a close.

When can we do something? I am going to miss you and the rest terribly tomorrow evening.

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Rhett on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 10:28:28 from 216.67.216.176

Smooth, Teena's advice is good advice. Take care of yourself. Sounds like you had a real busy day.

From Smooth on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 12:57:30 from 174.23.240.142

THANKS Bec, SSF, Rhett! I did get a good night sleep! I do feel my age lately.

SSF!!! I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! You tell me when and I will come! We'll miss you tonight. I will eat an extra cinnamon bear dipped chocolate for you! LLL LLL LLL

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