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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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HEY!  It's a new day, week and month!!! 

11 weeks 'till Boston!  SOOO EXCITED! 

What a gorgeous day to be out running under blue sky, snow white mountains and plenty of sunshine! 

Pfitz's plan says to run two recovery runs today: 6 miles AM and 4 miles PM.  I decided to lump them all together for one run this morning.

I could feel the accumulative effect of last week's mileage.  The left ITB and Vastus medialis were a bugging.  Took it nice and easy soaking in some Vitamin D.  Didn't look at the pace or time 'till the end and was delighted to see it at 1:40:00 exact!  What a treat for an OCD like me!  :)

AM/PM Yoga.

Core workout.

*****Just found out my friend, Marcie, is on the same red-eye flight to Boston, seated 2 rows behind me...close enough to have a conversation and keep everyone awake around us!  Yahoo!  Wish Teena and Kelli are on the same flight with us!****

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Mack on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 18:38:44 from 71.111.182.118

Nice 10 Miler smooth! I hope february is a great month of Boston prep for you. And may you run the entire month without any back hoes chasing you!! :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 22:44:41 from 174.52.45.85

AWESOME 10-miler!!!

I just love you and am happy to hear your peppy personality shining through in this post!!!

At least we will be together in Boston!!!

YAHOO!!!! :)

From Bec on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 22:57:44 from 76.23.55.210

It was a beautiful day, wasn't it? I was wishing I could have been outside putting miles on the road.

From allie on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 00:10:04 from 98.202.24.36

definitely a great day today. where has that sun been for so long? i am glad it decided to come out today and share some happiness. great run. i can't believe it's only 11 weeks to boston!

From vinh on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 07:09:07 from 75.77.22.187

Great job Smooth! I'm exciting for all of you to run Boston. Can't wait to hear about it.

From auntieem on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 10:20:37 from 24.17.177.218

Take care of those little ITBs, etc. I envy you your sunshine! Need some so badly right now. Boston will be so FUN! My pool training partner is running it, and she's really excited as well - it is infectious!

From leslie peterson on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 10:29:54 from 174.52.158.81

So exciting!!! The countdown begins!! I hope your training continues to be awesome!!!

From timp on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 12:48:06 from 129.188.33.26

11 weeks - wow

its coming quickly for you guys isn't it ?

From Rhett on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 13:48:45 from 74.32.219.217

Didn't you get to fly with Slick last year? You are one lucky lady when booking flights. Nice run today!

From Kathie on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 14:25:59 from 74.203.87.7

Nice run I am glad you are getting sunshine. 11 week until the party starts!

From RAD on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 15:28:59 from 67.172.229.125

Nice run in the sun! Love living vicariously through your Boston prep and excitement. Keep up the awesome training!

From TBarlow on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 15:56:44 from 216.194.124.36

Wow - double digits on a weekday! Fantastic!

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 16:28:00 from 174.23.232.65

Mack ~ THANKS! I ran to that close street yesterday and today. Guess what NO backhoe chasing me! The construction guys didn't even notice I was running by.

SSF ~ Can't wait for 10 weeks 6 days when you will be racing at Boston. I'll bet you and Kelli will be in Wave one in the same corral. Miss and love you!

Bec ~ I see that your blogs has gone private. I sure hope you're healing fast and get back on the road logging miles soon. Hang in there. Love you!

allie ~ There's something about sunshine that just brightens every mood, doesn't it! GOOD LUCK with your training for Eugene!

vinh ~ You'll be running Boston 2011. Keep up the good work!

auntieem ~ Thanks! I'll send some sunshine your way. You're doing AWESOME with your training! I can't hardly keep up with you!

Leslie ~ Aren't you training for Red Mountain in April too? We can do our countdown together! WooHoo!!!

timp ~ yep! Wish you were running it this year. We had so much fun in 2008.

Rhett ~ I sure did! Canyon is seated just behind me. Sure makes the lay-over in JFK go faster. We'll see you on Sat. when we arrive!

Kathie ~ Yes, are you getting excited? Boston will be so fun with you there! Let the party count down begins! YAHOO!

Rachel ~ THANKS! I'm excited for your new baby boy! You cute momma you!

Toby ~ THANKS! Your pool running and swimming is AWESOME. You'll be hitting the pavement soon and faster than ever!

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