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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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Ran with the ladies at easy pace.  Answered their questions about running SF1/2 this Sat.  Going to be fun!  AP: 9:35   Off to take Olga to lunch.

Mizuno Inspire 4 Sz 6.5 (A) Miles: 5.25
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rhett on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 11:51:42 from 74.32.223.209

Have fun at lunch. Eat something yummy.

From allie on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 11:56:19 from 67.177.43.41

you are racing machine! sounds like you have a fun day lined up.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 12:08:25 from 63.255.172.2

Don't overdo it racing. Have a great lunch!

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 12:17:22 from 71.36.80.74

Rhett ~ We used to take turn having lunch at each other's house. Olga is a non-member from Mexico. I just love her. She's a great cook. Now it's easier (since she's expecting her third) to eat out.

Allie ~ I love your new approach for training. Quality vs quantity especially with 3 weeks to go.

Maurine ~ I'm running SF1/2 on Sat and Onion Days 10K on Mon. But I'm not racing them; just using them as training runs. You know me. I don't push hard. THANKS! Hope you're having a great morning!

From Huans32 on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 12:43:11 from 138.64.2.76

Great job on getting in a nice easy run. Its always nice to run with friends.

From RAD on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 14:28:13 from 76.27.12.70

Nice run Smooth! Enjoy lunch.

From leslie peterson on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 14:59:00 from 76.23.61.78

Okay, you are doing the SF 1/2. I guess nothing you do surprises me any more. Go for it girl!!! I told my husband you are not human, you are a Japanese wind up toy doll.

From MrsFIT on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 15:20:34 from 205.127.241.18

What's your goal for SF 1/2? I assume you'll be holding back since STG is just 32 days away :)

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 17:17:36 from 71.36.80.74

Thanks everyone!

There are a bunch of us girls from this neighborhood running SF1/2 this Sat. The course is not a PR course. It's an out and back with a hill loop, like a lolly-pop. I plan to run it at half marathon pace. Will be happy to go under 2. As for the Onion Days 10K, it all depends on how the legs feel. It can either be a nice recovery run or a tempo run. At any rate, I won't push too hard. One more 20 miler then I will be tapering for SGM! Can't wait!

From Cal on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 17:21:38 from 66.133.117.3

so... you're running Spanish Fork at "half-marathon pace"... but not "racing" it?

you're funny Smooth!

From Rhett on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 17:25:58 from 74.42.169.243

Cal beat me to what I was going to say. If your running a 1/2 marathon at 1/2 marathon pace, aren't you running all out?

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 17:27:39 from 71.36.80.74

Cal,

My half-marathon pace has a W-I-D-E range. I will adjust accordingly, depending on what kinda of competition I'm up against. I'm hoping for just a handful of slow grannies showing up. :)

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 17:32:33 from 71.36.80.74

Rhett ~

No, I'm not a diehard. My philosophy is: do the minimum to get the job done. Will see what race day brings!

From JulieC on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 18:36:41 from 65.103.228.216

Good luck this Saturday. I ran that 1/2 last year. The "lolipop" is a good description. Yes, you are a racing machine !!!!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 23:48:10 from 152.216.7.5

Nice job, Smoothie!!! Look at you, nearly 213 miles in one month. I don't think I could ever run that many miles.

From Kathie on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 at 11:55:15 from 207.155.176.10

Nice run Smooth I can't wait to see your happy face this weekend...

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 at 12:56:33 from 71.36.80.74

Julie ~ Just saw that you won your AG last year in that SF1/2.

After today's workout, I'm rethinking my strategy on Sat. I don't think I'll be able to do it at 1/2 marathon pace. That icky air combined with a slower course is not conducive for a fast time.

Dale ~ I hadn't noticed it was that close. Should have run 0.09 mile to make it even. :) THANKS!

Kathie ~ Can't wait to see you and your slenderness this Sat. :)

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