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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
7.300.000.000.007.30

Start today's run about same time as my third leg of the WBR to see how the heat affects me.  Ran east 1.3 mi warm up.  Ran on a trail that heads straight down to the Dry Creek and back around for about 0.3 mi.  Back on pavement to the Smith's light; turn around and access the Murdock Canal Trail heading west.  Kept pace easy.  Knee felt great on dirt trail.  Feeling a little tired.  Will probably run for two hours tomorrow at easy pace.

Easy 7.3 AP: 9:50

 

Mizuno Inspire 4 Sz6.5 Lime Green (B) Miles: 7.30
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kathie on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 13:48:34 from 207.155.176.10

The heat always kills me but my days seem to be to busy to train in the heat... I should just bit the bullet and do it.

From leslie on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 15:12:12 from 76.23.61.78

the heat is tough but so are you!! I need some of your vitamins!

From rhett on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 15:45:54 from 170.215.58.122

You should come run down here if you want heat training. I think we will get close to 110 today. :) I'm glad to hear your knee is feeling good.

From MrsFIT on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 15:52:07 from 205.127.70.66

"Tough as nails," that's what you are Smoothie!!!

From kellies on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 22:59:42 from 66.119.143.249

You are amazing!! I really look up to you in the running department. Nice job Smooth.

From Smooth on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 00:42:32 from 71.32.238.80

Kathie,

Funny how we complained about the cold not too long ago.

Leslie, MrsFIT,

I'm really a wimp.

Rhett,

110????!!!! Yikes! I would die in that kinda heat.

Kellies,

You're too nice!

From Teena on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 17:52:01 from 67.177.20.13

Hey Smoothie,

How did your run go today? How is the IT band? Missing you lots and lots!!!

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Kelli on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 19:43:48 from 71.219.98.183

WELCOME HOME!!!!! Glad you are back safe and sound!

Which runner are you in Wasatch Back?

From Smooth on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 21:30:54 from 207.200.116.65

Teena,

The run went well today. No ITB problem so far. Miss you tons. How was your run today? Going over to your blog now.

Kelli,

I'm runner #7. I begged to take the easiest legs as I will be recovering from UVM.

From Kelli on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 21:33:58 from 71.219.98.183

Maybe we will see you---we got switched to van #2 as it has the harder legs for the entire race and we have the stronger runners (Walter and Scott). So, I am runner #10. YEAH, though, now that we are van #2 I may see you somewhere. And i am excited to be a spectator at the Utah Valley Marathon and cheer everyone in!! Fun stuff.

Glad your IT Band is behaving!

From Smooth on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 21:45:16 from 207.200.116.5

What time does your team start? Ours starts at 1:00 pm. I get to run at 5:30 pm...HOT!

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