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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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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Hubby's "kiss good bye words" were:  DO NOT RUN OUTSIDE TODAY!"  So, onto the TM in the dungeon I went after eating breakfast and seeing how the road was treacherous. 

Warm up 4 miles (5-7mph);  TT: 40:00 (AP: 10:00)

Mile repeats x 3 @ 7:30

RI of 0.25 mile @ 10:00

Finish w/ 1 mile @ 8:34

Cool down 0.25 mi @ 10:00, 

5.25 miles (6-8mph); TT: 43:22 (AP: 8:15)

Felt great throughout the run.  Contemplating what to do the next training cycle with Boston as goal race.  I used Pfitzinger's 18/55 for Boston'08 and the 24/55 for Boston'09.   Trying to decide if I should use the 18/70 for Boston'10.  I do know I don't want to follow the FIRST program that I used for SGM'09.  Also need to incorporate some xtraining. 

Wave Rider 7 Miles: 9.25
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 15:13:32 from 12.231.112.98

Is your husband the stake president?

From Smooth on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 15:18:05 from 174.23.201.210

Yes!

From Burt on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 15:26:38 from 12.231.112.98

I guess you better listen to him...

From jun on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 15:34:18 from 66.239.250.209

You listen to your spouse? Hm, if I did that I don't think I would do anything crazy - I mean fun. Ha. Way to listen.

From Smooth on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 15:41:56 from 174.23.201.210

Burt & jun ~

Haha! Don't tell my stake prez...I'd like him to think that I "listened" to him. But in reality...after spending the last 10 days in Houston's "freezing 30's & 40"s weather; the body was in a bit of a shock. I don't mind the cold; it's the slippery that scares me!

Oh jun, You DO plenty CRAZY (er, FUN) stuff alright!

From marion on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 15:44:02 from 71.213.112.70

Hey you!!! I am so glad that you are alive and well :) Have ai told you lately that you are AMAZING??? :)

From JulieC on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 16:48:53 from 71.35.218.33

Great TM run Smooth!! Very nice. Hey you are almost to 2000 miles girl!! You will hit happy 2000 in a few days!! : DDDDDDDD

From Smooth on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 16:58:01 from 174.23.201.210

Hey Julie ~ Didn't notice it 'till you point it out. I just checked my 2008 mileage to see how close I was to 2K. It was slightly over 1,700, not even close. 2009 has been a good running year for me! Hope for the same or better for 2010!

From Rhett on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 17:39:53 from 216.67.211.250

Welcome home Smooth. Let us know which plan you decided to follow for Boston. Maybe I should follow a scheduled plan for a change. I haven't used one in a few years.

From vinh on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 21:53:25 from 71.68.254.197

Great session Smooth! You gotta feel good after that. Hopefully one day, I'll join you at Boston =P

From Smooth on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 23:12:39 from 174.23.201.210

Rhett ~ You're a PRO! You don't need any schedule. I am always in awed by your training. You're the one who needs to share your training plan with us!

Vinh ~ You'll be running Boston before you know it...you're a great runner!

From Teena on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 00:28:29 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- Why don't you stick with the 18/55. You did so so so AWESOME when you followed that plan and you stayed clear of injury!!!! :) Whatever you decide will be brilliant!!! :)

7:30 mile repeats!!! ARE YOU NUTS???

I have missed you so much and am hoping that you are going to want to party as soon as finals are over! :)

Sleep well. :)

From Smooth on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 00:35:14 from 174.23.201.210

SSF ~ GOOD thinking! What would I do w/o you! When will finals be over? MISS YOU tons! 7:30 is NOT that fast on the TM...remember my TM is SLOW! :) Sleep tight, may the bed bugs kiss you!

From kellies on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 01:27:35 from 63.248.32.71

Nice!!! What an obedient wife you are! Such a sweetie and an amazing person! Nice work!

From Kathie on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 12:51:00 from 63.248.105.188

Wow great work out...I am with Teena stick with the plan that worked.

From LuzyLew on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 13:30:25 from 208.187.197.42

Relegated to the basement TM. That is harsh.....Thanks for the info on Boston yesterday. I told Cath, but she really thinks this is a good year for a baby and feels like it's just not her year. I'm so bummed. It's her fault to begin with that I even run any marathons in the first place, and doubly hers (and your fault) I BQ'd this year. So Thanks also for posting your Boston training ideas. I really know nothing about running. So having a few training guides beside's Hal Higdon (Catherine's favorite) might be helpful. I don't feel confident about Boston now and not looking forward as much because I'm a little intimidated. The winter training, plus the hill running and traveling to get there are making me feel old.

From Smooth on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 14:31:42 from 174.23.201.210

Kellie ~ Hey there cute girl! Yeah right, obedient wife, hahahaha!!! You know me better!

Kathie ~ What plan are you using for Boston?

Luzy ~ Good for Cath taking a year off to have a baby! She can join us in 2011.

No worries about Boston and winter training. That's the beauty of it. If it weren't for the enticing Boston party, I'd be sitting on my big fat behind! :) Training thru the winter is really quite fun. I guess my body prefer running in the cooler clime than scorching heat.

No worries about Boston as far as time goal is concerned. You have already "won" by qualifying. You are on the top 10% of all marathoners by virtue of your BQ. Boston will be a party, a victory lap. The goal is to get to Beantown healthy and enjoy the experience. So in a nut shell, just run to maintain your fitness. Remember you BQ time is good for 2011 too.

Traveling is the fun part. I have my room already booked; just watching for airfare now! Piece of cake. You'll love Boston, I promise!

From LuzyLew on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 14:43:33 from 208.187.197.42

On my Boston Marathon Confirmation, they gave a promotional code for special rates on JetBlue. I don't know if you got that or not. I haven't thought that far ahead.

From LuzyLew on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 14:44:29 from 208.187.197.42

So far I'm staying with friends, but how to get there is another story.

From Smooth on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 14:58:07 from 174.23.201.210

Luz ~ Where in Boston are you staying? Will your friends be able to drop you off at the start line? Then you wouldn't have to worry about taking the bus to Hopkinton. Transportation in Boston is very convenient with the Charlie card. One week pass is only $15 with unlimited rides.

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