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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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Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles: 311.91
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Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
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Ran to meet Karen for a sunny windy hilly run down 3rd west, up rail trail and Bull River. Really enjoy these great outdoor running weather.  Knee owies healing up nicely.  Am sure the blisters will get calloused in time for the Orphan Marathon. 

Elixir 5 (charcoal 2) Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Toby on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 13:20:58 from 199.101.229.254

Nice workout Smooth! I've never heard of the Orphan Marathon before - where is that?

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 13:37:38 from 75.162.95.99

Toby ~ it is in Huntsville TX, completely on forest trails some of which are the same as the Rocky Racoon 100 ultramarathon. The proceeds of the marathon (half marathon and relay) benefits the Orphan International. I am doing this mainly to visit my daughter and grandkids. They live about 90 miles southeast of Huntsville. I'm so excited! :)

From RAD on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 13:50:00 from 98.202.23.178

Jealous. just plain jealous! :) Glad you are able to enjoy the beautiful weather outside, I'll be back with you soon! Glad to hear everything should be back to A+ by the marathon.

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 13:59:31 from 75.162.95.99

Rachel ~ Karen was just asking when you'd be able to join us. I told her hopefully by your birthday! :) I can't wait! We miss you!

Keep up the great rehab work! :) I know how very focused and dedicated you are! You will kick my trash once you hit the road, I am certain! :)

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 14:05:10 from 174.27.219.206

Why can't I get myself to run outside? PT school has made me soft!!!!

Excellent running this week! :)

Love you!!! :) :) :)

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 14:12:11 from 75.162.95.99

SSF ~ It's because you are so so so so busy and the best ways to dove-tail everything in with study and running and biking and training is in the gym! Plus I think you enjoy pushing hard in the gym and meeting/seeing your friends there! :)

You're doing AWESOME!!! Love you too! :)

From Toby on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 15:05:54 from 199.101.229.254

That is SO wonderful you get to see your kids! I love how you always find a race whenever you travel! Can't wait to hear about it!

From Twinkies on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 15:20:05 from 72.37.244.84

The Orphan Marathon sounds like a lot of fun. I'm sure you will do great.

From Nancy on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 19:53:54 from 76.23.21.118

I'm glad your knee is healing. That is smart to run a marathon where you can see your grandkids.

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