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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
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Only had time for a quick run, AP: 8:56.  Lunch at Olive Garden w/ bunch of friends! :) Shopping, laundry, packing in the afternoon.  Teaching Primary children first aids and safety this evening in our Ward's Preparedness Fair~ KNOW-A as in *Noah preparing for rainy days*! :) FUN FUN FUN!!! :D 

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 12:40:17 from 216.67.215.101

I'm sure it is for the better that you did a short run today since you are running 31 miles in 2 days.

From Kathie on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 13:00:26 from 63.248.105.188

Sounds like a fun day.

Good luck on Saturday!

From LuzyLew on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 13:00:26 from 208.187.197.42

I have been laughing about "what's with all these people running marathons? don't they know it wrecks their knees?" I read an article yesteday that cooralated the popularity of marathon running to the economy...Every time in the past 40 years there has been a recession, running has gained in popularity! So the economy is to blame! Anway, thanks for all the info yesterday. I'm signed up for the National Marathon in DC, March 26th. I hope I won't miss the deadline for Utah Valley Marathon! I've got to try and requalify for Boston (and then sign up on time!). Have a great Goblin Valley 50K!!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 14:01:57 from 67.42.27.114

Enjoy your day! Good luck Saturday.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 16:13:02 from 174.23.122.157

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)

I am getting so so so excited for you!

I hope you ate a big 'ol bowl of pasta at OG.

I love you!

Have fun tonight. :)

From Jon A on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 16:15:09 from 67.214.249.195

Have fun this Sat. You are going to rock that 50!

From flatlander on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 17:20:33 from 198.207.244.102

Good luck on Saturday, can't wait to hear all about it.

From DonGardinero on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 00:45:25 from 152.216.7.5

Smoothie!!! Good luck in the valley of goblins!!! I'm sure you'll have a ton of fun, just like always. Don't forget the pickle juice

From Maurine/Miles on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 09:12:25 from 63.255.172.2

Have fun at Goblin Valley!

From Toby on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 18:41:42 from 74.213.205.129

Hooray for Olive Garden and good luck on Saturday!!

From Nancy on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 18:57:52 from 76.27.19.206

Wow you are busy. It sounds like you have a lot of fun.

From Kathie on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 10:48:47 from 63.248.105.188

So hos did it go?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 11:25:48 from 174.23.229.29

Kathie~

She did AWESOME!!!! But I will let her tell you all the cool details!!! :) :) :)

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 22:16:52 from 75.165.249.90

Hey Smooth, I am excited to read your report...

I hear you were awesome!

From leslie peterson on Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 05:04:31 from 174.52.158.81

Smooth, just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed our weekend with you and Larry and Kelli and Scott and the kids. I have been worried about your ride home, JD said he was in a terrible storm, I assume you got home okay. You did awesome, I am anxious to hear your thoughts on ultras and trails verses your road running.

You are amazing, but you totally don't let me get away with my standard remark of "I do okay for being old", you put me to shame and I love it, I have something to strive for!! Thanks for such a fun weekend, you and Larry are a class act! See you soon, I hope!

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 12:15:10 from 204.113.19.47

Time to post up. Where's your report?

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 17:47:59 from 67.41.235.104

Hey guys! Thanks for your interest and concern. The report is up. I will post pictures and comments on your blogs later. Got to go!

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