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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 supposed to run 5 recovery today and 18 tomorrow.  Busy tomorrow, plus it's a gorgeous day for running.  Didn't get out 'till late morning...lotsa phone calls.  Wore l/s top and SHORTS! :) 

Ran 3+ on the bench then head up to Alpine.  Had a pit-stop at the elementary school (mile 6.5) when Teena called. :)  Reached the intersection of Heritage Dr and Grove Dr. debating whether to go straight like I normally do.  Just then saw a runner coming down from Grove Dr.   I asked him how far up does Grove Dr. go and if there are any dogs.  He said about a mile to the cove; the dogs along the way are harmless.  So I turned up on Grove Dr.  and ran all the way to the cove to the base of the mountain (mile 11).  The road became gravel then dirt and ended at Lambert Park, I think.  There's a little bathroom w/ non-flush toilet and a pavilion w/ picnic table.  There's still lotsa snow up here.  Beautiful view of the valley.  If I was a mountaineer like Scott, I would come and explore the trails here. 

On the return back to Heritage Dr and Grove Dr, I encountered a yellow lab. which normally was inside his kennel.  But He was outside, growling and barking at me.  The only thing that separated us was the road.  I stopped, turned around and walked back up on Grove Dr. and continued south to Alpine city park.  I really need to carry maze with me next time.

Legs definitely felt the miles this week but wasn't too bad.  Gu at mile 11 & 15, drank 21 oz gatorade, 14 oz water and sips from the ever-flowing fountain.

20 mi. in 3:04:13.  AP: 9:12.  Splits: 10:00, 9:30, 9:30, 9:27, 9:29, 9:43, 9:28, 9:36, 9:30, 10:05, 10:29, 8:34, 8:28, 9:05, 8:53, 8:47, 8:11, 8:30, 8:21, 8:21.

Inspire 5 (1) Miles: 20.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 18:22:32 from 66.239.250.209

Wow, what a great day for you. And look at those negative splits. That's incredible. Great job today. I hope you really enjoy your weekend.

From Andy on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 18:25:51 from 198.60.114.178

Amazing week of training. Now enjoy a nice relaxing weekend.

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 19:23:43 from 66.239.250.209

Smooth, That was an impressive run, and you are having an amazing week. Great job. No need to be like me to go on the trails. I'm sure you would be fine exploring them :) Have a great weekend.

From Kathie on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 20:13:52 from 63.248.105.188

Wow nice run again! So how far are you going tomorrow, or are you just going to take the day off?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 23:15:46 from 174.52.45.85

YOU, my SSF, are so diehard!!!!!

I hope you had a wonderful evening and gave those ladies lots of good advice! (I'm sure you did!!!)

Seriously ... incredible 20 miler, especially considering your fast day yesterday!!! WaHoo!!!!

Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Love you!!!

From Smooth on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 00:47:30 from 174.23.198.220

jun ~ Thanks! Negative splits b/c the second half was running down from Alpine to Lehi. :)

Andy ~ It's gonna be busy tomorrow but good kind of busy.

Scott ~ I kept thinking about you climbing up to Lone Peak. I'm gonna hike those trails but NOT up to Lone Peak. Hope you and jun have a great climb tomorrow. Watch out for cougars!

Kathie ~ I may have time to squeeze in a recovery run!

SSF ~ I can't believe your AWESOME 20 miler today. Actually, I can! You, my dear is the hardest of the hardcore! You have no fear. I wish I had half of your drive and determination.

The girls loved the dinner at Michaelangelo and of course the 2.5 hours non-stop talking about running and marathoning. I had a GREAT time!

See you in the morning! LOVE YOU!

From Marathon Dreamer on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 09:34:48 from 200.52.168.2

Sounds like a nice place to run!!! Excellent job!!!

From auntieem on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 10:48:06 from 67.182.146.94

Super nice pace on your long one! So nice to take advantage of a nice day like that! Shorts weather is great.

From RAD on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 13:55:05 from 67.172.229.125

Great pace on those crazy miles!! Glad there was an out from the dog.

With the snow and rain and slush this morning I'm glad your day was busy so you had to get them in yesterday - today is STINKY weather!!

From Kelli on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 14:32:21 from 71.219.89.82

Yesterday was BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Glad you got out to enjoy it because today is UGLY!!!!

From LuzyLew on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 16:20:00 from 69.169.167.157

You are QUEEN of the negative split. I can not imagine what it took for you to pull that off on a Friday 20 mile run. My amazement of your athletic prowess could not be more complete. You absolutely rock. More than any race you could ever run, this is evidence of your true greatness. Keep me in mind for week after next for a long run if you can. I'll be at Moab this Sat, but hoping for long run company week after nest. Have a good weekend!

From Rhett on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 16:54:36 from 74.32.219.227

Way to take advantage of the nice weather. Now you can relax and play on Saturday.

From Smooth on Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 18:36:52 from 174.23.198.220

Md ~ THANKS!

Auntie ~ I lucked out on the weather. Winter returned the next day with a blizzard!

Rachel & Kelli ~ No kidding, it was terribly cold to be outside doing landscaping work for my son's Eagle project for 6 hours! I think running in it would've been easier!

Luz ~ GOOD LUCK at Moab! Wish I was running that half. You are too nice to me. Thanks for the kind words.

K, the week after is up in the air as to where and when to run our last 20 miler. I have to be at the Conference Center at 1pm to host the YW choir that will be singing in the YW General Conference that evening. So, I need to either start really early, or stay close to home. Let's keep each other in mind for that day.

Rhett ~ I didn't get to play on Sat. See my post. I'm still sore from the landscaping WORK! But a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do.

From vinh on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 07:36:36 from 75.77.22.187

Very impressive run Smooth! I see a huge Boston PR coming up! You are looking great!

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