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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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Took one of the iPods for this run.  Thought there would be Church music, instead they're sound track to Pirates of the Carribeans.  Made me missed my missionary boy!  That was his favorite movie music. 

6 recovery in 57:06  Splits: 10:22, 9:42, 9:34, 9:24, 9:15, 8:53 (oops! more like a progressive run.  Guess I got carried away by the music! :D )

Off to see my SSF!!!  WaHoooo!!!  :)


Wave Rider 7 Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:20:33 from 174.52.45.85

I'm smiling thinking about you running with an ipod listening to Pirate music!!! :)

See you soon!

From Andy on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:41:37 from 199.190.170.21

That is a good sign that you felt well enough to run each mile faster. Good luck with your long run tomorrow.

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:08:30 from 71.219.89.155

Hope you two have FUN!!!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 15:39:24 from 67.42.27.114

Smooth, my kids love that soundtrack, too. Nice run.

From LuzyLew on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 16:03:46 from 208.187.197.42

Wayt to get carried away in the music. That's a sweet reminder of your 'priate' missionary.

From seeaprilrun on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 16:59:24 from 205.172.12.229

After reading through your week so far I am stunned! Lots of miles, speedwork , quality, WOW! You are one hard worker!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 17:51:23 from 198.241.217.15

I just looked at your whole week's entries and discovered that you're in the last week of Mesocycle 3. Great work!

Not that you're nearly at the end of it, what are your thoughts about this training plan? Do you like it? Do you feel like it has helped you?

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 17:52:59 from 174.52.45.85

Kelli ~ We're wondering when we're going to Red Mango? Teena's working magic on my leg...ouch...but soooo good!

Andy ~ I fully expected the legs to be sore; but felt pretty good after 30 min.

Paul ~ Cool that you kids like that too. I love full orchestral music that sound exciting and upbeat!

Luz ~ Before he left on his mission, he played that piece in the orchestra. He'll be home the week after UVM! How's your run been going this week?

April ~ You're the hard working one here! One more long run and we're both gonna taper, right?

From RAD on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 17:59:09 from 67.172.229.125

aarrrggghhhh - hurricane a'comin'!! A hurricane of smoothie speedin' miles :)

Sounds like you enjoyed your painful and rewarding time with Teena. You two are too cute!!

From LuzyLew on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 18:02:15 from 208.187.197.42

I'll remember that next time I hear the piece. I rememberd it was orchestrated, but can't remember how it sounds. Music takes you places words can not. P.S. running's same old same old try and try again. Nothing fancy like over here. Keep on Keepin' on.

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 18:02:54 from 174.52.45.85

Carolyn ~ I like Pfitz's plan. I have used his 55/18 schedules for the last two Bostons with success. I used the PIRST program for SGM and found that I like running more than xtraining. So this cycle, I decided to experiment with higher mileage. I didn't think I could do the 70mpw schedule. I worry that an older runner like me, I'm 54, will have a harder time recover from the big miles. So far I'm adjusting to it okay. It does make me more tired; but I feel that my endurance has improved. I hope that translate to faster marathon finish time. The one thing I would incooperate in this plan is some hill work. I wish I had done more of it. I think we can be more creative with the MLR, ie. put in hills, run sets of 5Ks, mile repeats. But only do those every other week. Hope this is helpful. Tell me how you like his plan.

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 18:34:25 from 71.219.89.155

Oh, dang, how about NOW??????

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 20:06:56 from 174.23.198.220

Kel ~ Oops! I didn't see your post until I got home just now. Dang, we could have met at Red Mango!!! Sure miss you!

Rachel ~ You are sooo funny! Seriously we were laughing so hard at your comments on Burt's blog about Teena. My belly is still hurting!

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 20:34:43 from 71.219.89.155

I did not post it until like 4, so I am sure it was too late anyway! But it sure sounds good!

From Toby on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 21:20:14 from 216.194.124.36

Smooth - you are one tough cookie!

From auntieem on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 22:00:09 from 67.182.146.94

Pirates of the Caribbean; I just can't recall the music for that one! Very funny, but it sounds like it worked out ok.

From AmberG on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 22:55:21 from 64.255.88.27

LOOK AT YOUR WEEK GIRL!!! Seriously, nice job and way to push through! You are incredible!!!! I bet you missed your boy today as you jammed to your Pirates of the C music, , , makes me realize I only have 13 years till my boy goes on a mission! ok, that's awhile I guess! still, I'm gonna go hug him right now! Hang in there mission-Mom! So happy for you and your training this season, , , You have totally ROCKED it and I'm hoping your ITband will cooperate with you and return good favors for all the hard work you've put in!!!! Have a great weekend! :)

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 12:40:00 from 66.239.250.209

Another great week Smooth. You are going to have a fantastic race at Boston. Hope you have a fun weekend.

From Rhett on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 16:31:05 from 74.32.222.202

Smooth, you have gotten so fit and speedy, you just can't help picking up the pace as you go.

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