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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
6.502.000.000.008.50

There was no knee pain when I woke up.  Was really tempted to go for a run; but went to the Gold's Gym instead.  I was impressed with the Gym.  I tried out the ArcTrainer.  I like the LifetimeFitness ellipticals better than the Precor.   Also tried out the strength training machines for various muscle groups.  I don't think they make equipments for a 4'10.5" person! :)  I think I was there for 3 hours, another sweat fest! :)

Hubby got done w/ his work early so we went to the movie, Tangle.  I really liked the movie, love the part about *dreams*!  Hubby usually doesn't care for animation movies.  But he liked this one.  Then we went to the Dixie Center for the Expo and packet pickup.  The Bank has a booth there.  Then we went to Red Lobster for dinner, long wait.


Inspire 5 (4) Miles: 8.50
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Smooth on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 14:48:00 from 74.211.25.43

Posting from my iPad thus has to *comment* here:

Went to Gold's Gym courtesy of the hotel's complimentary pass. The Gym here in SG is so much bigger and nicer than the Gym in Kingwood.

20 min on the Arc Trainer! Thought about Rhett & RiveertonPaul who used to train on this thing which is definitely too big for my petite frame!:). But I do like how smooth it feels and most resembles running motion!

60 min elliptical on various program w/ lowest level set at 5 and highest at 14. Kept pace mostly @ 7mph HR @ 160.

The guy next to me kept looking at my *workout readings*. I think I kicked his trash! :)

Then I tried out all the strength resistance machines working various muscle groups at 30-40 lbs and 60 reps each. that took about 50 min.

From Nancy on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 17:03:30 from 76.27.19.206

Just reading about your workout when you are taking it easy before a half-marathon makes me tired.

From Sophia on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 18:54:29 from 67.2.104.177

Good job today I ran today too I ran 2 miles with my mom.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 19:18:56 from 67.2.104.177

I am glad that you have been working out a bit at Golds!!! My fingers are crossed that you will join!!!

Love you!

BEST OF LUCK TOMORROW!!!

BE CAREFUL!!!!

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 22:48:57 from 74.211.25.43

Oh, while on the elliptical I was watching the today show. They had this violinist, I think his name is David Garret. He looks like my son, Eric who is also a violinist/violist/runner! He has this album out called Rock Symphony. He played the Bethoven Surprise Symphony with a rock band! It was awesome. That will be the kind of music I would run with, classical w/ an exciting tempo and rockin' attitude!!! :)

Nancy ~ I am tired too!!!

Sophers

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 22:56:00 from 74.211.25.43

Sophers ~ You are running so awesome with your mom! You are the best running partner that anyone can ever have!!!

have you seen the movie Tangle? I went to see it this afternoon with Papa Smooth! I really like the songs! It's a good show!!!

SSF ~ Flynn in Tangles reminds me of Fonz! Has anyone ever called you blondie? So cute!!!

I will check out Gold's in American Fork!

I am going to be very slow tomorrow. The knee started to hurt during the movie, STINK!!!

From MarcE on Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 20:23:19 from 204.16.82.120

Wondering what you decided to do at St George today. Can't wait for your report ;)

From Tom Slick on Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 11:22:38 from 69.171.160.71

Ya! Me too!!! What did you decide to do???

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