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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
7.004.500.000.0011.50

Had breakfast with hubby then went for a run while he attends the UBA Conference business sessions!  Ran an out and back first northward to Trail Creek Lodge/Cabin for 3.5 then south to Ketchum to 4th St bike path and hook onto Wood River Trail.  There is a drinking fountain on the trail about a mile from 4th St. So drank at mile 6 then turned around at mile 7.5 and drank from the same fountain (mi 9.15 since I took the wrong fork of the trail).  Got back in time to shower and head down to the last business session before lunch by the duck pond!  Very enjoyable run and morning.  Temp in the high 50s to low 60s, sunny blue sky!  :) 


Inspire 5 (5) Miles: 11.50
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 15:53:34 from 98.202.17.113

Already hitting MP miles - you are my hero! Hope you are feeling well.

From glidergirl on Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 21:50:24 from 155.97.238.134

You work it girl! :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 00:34:54 from 67.2.101.26

Wow!!! Nice miles! :)

Hope you are feeling AWESOME!!

LLL LLL LLL

From Smooth on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 01:05:48 from 72.214.129.235

Rachel ~ my mp is like your recovery pace though! But THANKS!

Brooke ~ You are so dang cute! :)

Teena ~ We were traveling yesterday and Prez. wouldn't let me run last night said I could make it up today...so that's what I did. I prefer spreading the mileage out though, the last couple miles about killed me!!!

My legs are very sore! I forgot to bring my roller, stink! And all that sitting and lots of eating didn't help!!, Double stink!

I love you! Hope school is going super good for you! :)

From RAD on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 01:29:29 from 98.202.17.113

I didn't realize you are out of town. Have a wonderful week, run safe and well!

From Smooth on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 01:39:51 from 72.214.129.235

RAD ~ It is so beautiful here with biking trails galore!!! Wish you were here! And the food, glorious food!!! I ate so much! I am having a great time with my honey! :).

From Kelli on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 10:00:55 from 71.219.92.225

Sounds HEAVENLY!

From Kathie on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 13:08:58 from 174.23.128.205

So where are you? someplace fun I hope!

From Nancy on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:33:05 from 76.23.21.118

Sounds like you are having a nice time while still getting in lots of running.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 21:15:10 from 67.2.101.26

Hope you are having a great time. :)

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