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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

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
18.00	4.00	0.00	0.00	22.00

I have fretted over this run, my last long run before taper. It was supposed to be my Boston dress rehearsal. I carb-loaded yesterday w/ a nice lunch at Noodles & Co w/ my SSF who also worked on my leg. :) Had two generous servings of spaghetti, a small salad and an orange for dinner. Hydrated well thru out the day. Planned a route w/ just the right hills. But, one thing I can't plan on is the weather. STINK!

Woke up w/ sore legs. Ate breakfast. The storm has arrived. Reluctantly put on the winter gear: tights, l/s shirt, Boston'09 jacket, cap, head band, sunglasses, gloves, fuel belt w/ cell phone (in case the run's cut short), pepper-spray (for the wild beasts at Alpine).

There was a strong wind coming from the north/NW. Then came the snow/sleet. Got a nice microdermal facial treatment from the pinball size hale/sleet that kept pelting my face. At one point it was a blizzard, motorists had their headlights on. One of my neighbors pulled up and asked: "Are you okay running in this kinda weather?" "Yes, I am. I have 16 more miles to go!" She shoke her head and drove off.

When I reached the base of Suncrest at mile 12.85, I had to make the decision whether to run my "Newton Hills" uphill into the wind and blinding snow storm or to turn around. By now, I'm covered w/ snow, wet shoes, numb feet. My pace were slower than I wanted but still within McMillan's recommended long run pace. I knew I wouldn't be able to run any mp miles from the get go. Decided to forge on and get it over with.

First hill is a a little over a mile long w/ 185' ascent. My sunglasses (aka windshield) was completely plastered w/ snow. Wish I had a gator for my face. Wondered what the motorists were thinking?!! Did that hill in 10:16, STINK! Then a slight downhill for 0.2 mile turning east w/ the sleet pelting my left side. Then come a series of rolling hills w/ a net ascent of 95' for the next 2.5 miles. Had to run on the sidewalk for some stretches as there were puddles on the road and fast moving cars. My "Heartbreak Hill" was 3/4 mile long with a flat recovery of 0.1 mile in the middle.

From mile 18-19 was a sweet downhill w/ tail wind, FINALLY! Did that in 8:18. But my feet were really sore not sure if it's from the sidewalks, or finally thawing out. Did I mention my feet were wet and frozen? The snow finally stopped for the last 5 miles but NOT the wind. I ran as hard as my achy tired legs let me with a fierce crosswind all the way home. With 0.05 miles to go, a car honked at me. It was my former neighbor who was turning into the lane that leads to his property. At that instance, I paused and felt a cramp coming on. I kept going until the Garmin beeped. I turned back to apologize to my 80 y.o. friend and leaned on his car with the relief that IT IS DONE! He first felt sorry for me then got mad at me for "wasting away".

I drank 36 oz gatorade, 20 oz water, 1 cliff bar at mile 7, Gu at mile 11 and 17. Post run weight is the same as pre-run at 99 lbs.

22 miles in 3:25:36. AP: 9:20. Splits: 9:43, 9:47, 9:34, 9:26, 9:23, 9:28, 9:27, 9:07, 9:15, 9:24, 9:32, 9:20, 9:23, 10:16, 9:18, 9:21, 9:37, 9:24, 8:18, 8:39, 8:38, 8:08.

***Now the sun is peeking out and the wind has died down as I'm typing! STINK! I am soooo sore and tired!!! My hubby owes me more than a "kiss it better". It is his fault that I had to run this on Friday w/ crummy weather. O well, unless Boston gets a heat wave, I'm ready! THE END!

Inspire 5 (1) Miles: 22.00

Night Sleep Time: 6.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Calvin on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 19:09:23 from 66.133.117.3

Good running Smooth. I bet it's nice to have that done and in the books.

From KP on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 19:17:09 from 206.113.168.162

Nice run! Way to tough it out in the messy weather! I would've crawled back into bed and taken a nap.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 19:37:56 from 24.8.167.243

Holy cow! I can't believe you stuck it out and did 22 in that weather! I am in awe. And I can't believe your little 99 lbs. didn't blow away.

I'm afraid I'm going to have that same storm tomorrow for my 20 miler. I'll have to think of you and forge ahead.

From Andy on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 19:41:22 from 198.60.114.178

You are ready! Welcome to your taper. You seriously are one of the toughest, most die hard runners I know.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 20:04:11 from 76.22.10.204

Smooth...at 99 lbs. you ain't nuttin' honey...Nuttin' but Spunk and Spirit and Pizazz!!! You are the absolute Bomb with a run like that! SWEETNESS and hold the goat cheese Mama...

Boston, Here she comes. You won't ever see another one like her! Amen Sister :-)

From Bonnie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 20:24:53 from 128.196.228.134

So awesome Smooth! You rock!

Now you need to take a deep breath, focus on recovering, and remembering all the training you did ... you will demolish your pr, positively, mark my word.

From JulieC on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 21:26:55 from 71.213.103.56

Way to tough it out girl. I guess I have no excuses tomorrow since the weather should be better (cross fingers). I was frightened when I left work this morning with the high winds and pelting snow!! YOU ARE THE TRUE BLUE NAIR!! YOU DID IT AND YOU ARE DONE! TAPER TIME YIPPEE AYE AYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! : DDDDD PS mother nature has quite the sense of humor when you get back from a run and the weather suddenly improves.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 21:30:53 from 174.52.45.85

I am so with Andy and Jefferey on this one!!!! You, my dear SSF, are one of a kind!!!! Welcome to your well-deserved taper. And yes, Prez does owe you more than a "kiss it all better" moment. :)

I have been anxious about my long run tomorrow as well ... but after talking with you and reading your blog, NO WAY am I going to complain!!! You are truly the hardest core of all the hardcore!!! You define what "it" is!!! I love you and am in awe!!! Honestly!!! Incredible run! You are more than ready!!! It's almost Party Time!!!! :)

From Kathie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 21:42:05 from 63.248.105.188

Ditto what Teena said! I will not complain once during my run tomorrow that is a promise!

From Marathon Dreamer on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 02:21:01 from 200.52.168.2

One tough cookie... you are ready!!!

From DonGardinero on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 02:50:43 from 75.162.100.26

What an adventure you had. That sounded like a race report. I'm proud of you for sticking with it, even in the most miserable, toughest conditions. Make sure to save that report so you can look back years from now and laugh.

From Rhett on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 12:28:22 from 74.32.222.202

You are WAY more hardcore than I will ever be Smooth. Nothing Boston can throw at you will be as tough as what you ran yesterday. Enjoy a couple days off. You earned them. WOW! WOW! WOW!

From Bec on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 12:26:58 from 76.23.55.210

You make me smile! Great job facing the killer elements of Northern Utah County during a wind/snow storm. I know that the weather can be absolutely yucky up here. I am proud of you for stinking with the run and not just bagging the whole thing! Way to go. You are SO ready for Boston.

From Smooth on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 16:19:03 from 174.23.251.49

Cal ~ Thanks! Great feeling after it's done! Just a little disappointed that my last long run was my slowest!

Kristen ~ Believe me, I debated crawling back to bed too!

Carolyn ~ Your first 20 miler went off without a hitch! AWESOME!!! Can't wait to watch your progress thru out your training!

Andy ~ My stuborness is going to be my demise one of these days! THANKS for the encouragement.

Jefferey ~ You're too funny! Nice for your nice comments. It puts a smile on my face! :) :D

Bonnie ~ That comment is exactly what I needed. I'm taking a DEEP breathe as I type! A PR would be nice! If all the stars align and I'm not too chicken to go for it! Your encouragement means SO much! THANK YOU!

Julie ~ You had an amazing race yesterday. You did the NSAIRC proud! Yep, mother nature has a sick kind of humor!

SSF ~ When I was running in that miserable blizzard. I kept wondering if you were going to call me so I would have an excuse to stop and talk. Then it dawned on me that I would not be able to hear my cell under that howling wind. It was silly to be carrying that pepper-spray as the only wild animal out there in that blizzard was ME! It will be SO NICE to run Boston when I didn't have to carry all that stuff! :)

I was only disappointed that I couldn't run any mp miles. REALLY STINK!

Prez. took us to Chuck-a-Rama and it gave us the "runs". I don't think he has any sympathy for me. He was just glad that this YW choir production is finally over. Sigh!

Kathie ~ You did awesome on your hilly 20 miler with a head cold and all! SO PROUD of you! Can't wait to party w/ you at Boston!

Dale ~ Now you can see that I don't make all my runs seem easy...some are like a race although I didn't even "race". :)

Rhett ~ No rest day until AFTER Boston!

Bec ~ THANKS! I'm missing all your "come back" AWESOME runs lately!

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 16:05:44 from 204.113.19.47

Now you are ready for what ever Boston dishes up!

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