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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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Was so tired that I slept through the alarm and was still in bed when Wendy & Carolyn came.  Still had "the runs".  So ran on the mill instead.  It was supposed to be recovery day; but got bored so progressively increased the speed. 

7mi in 1:01:09.  AP: 8:43

3 circuits of Pfitz's core stability exercises.

12 Pfitz's stretching exercises. 

Ate too much cake at the surprise b'day party for Beth!

Note to self:

1) Go to bed earlier to get minimum of 7 hrs sleep.

2) Eat breakfast and hydrate throughout the day.

3) Be consistent with stretching and core strengthening.

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Nancy on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 18:15:25 from 76.27.19.206

You don't miss a day running no matter how tired or miserable you feel. You are a very dedicated, hard working runner, its no wonder you are able to go so fast and run so many marathons.

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 18:31:59 from 67.42.27.114

Smooth, time for bed to get your rest, even though it is only 4:30.

From Kathie on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 18:57:13 from 63.248.105.188

Sorry the tummy is still upset. Pace looks great though.

I like your goals I may steal them!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 19:02:12 from 97.149.15.139

Katie Smooth cannot respond because she is in bed.

From Toby on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 23:13:03 from 216.194.124.37

Never too much cake! Hooray for a good run!

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 00:33:56 from 174.23.218.43

Nancy ~ Thanks! You always say the kindest things!

Paul ~ Very funny! As you can see I am still up at 10:30...so much for going to bed early!

Kathie ~ My tm pace is always faster...so doesn't really count.

Toby ~ My eatings have been very bad this whole summer...too much desserts and junk!

From DonGardinero on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 01:30:11 from 152.216.7.5

Maybe you're a little dehydrated and too much cake pushed you over the edge. Glad you opted for indoors today.

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 10:52:06 from 67.42.27.114

Smooth, even without sleep you have more energy than most. You are a superstar.

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