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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
8.006.250.000.0014.25

Busy busy day!!!  Didn't get out 'till almost 3:30pm.  Lots of after school traffic.  Temp in the low 40s, sunny (note to self: buy sunscreen), shorts and s/s shirt weather, NICE!!! 

Ran the same bench loop route x 2 as last week except today's almost 7 min. slower...eek!  However, the 2nd loop was 4 min. faster like last week...so still negative splits.  Had to hurry home to make it to the parents meeting for my son's NYC tour.  So no time to stretch.   Now my legs felt like I've run a marathon.  All the ligaments around the ankles, knees and pelvis are on fire!  Going to do some yoga before bed!

14.25 in 2:11:39  AP: 9:14  Splits: 9:46, 9:19, 9:34, 9:35, 9:36, 9:25, 9:01, 9:08, 9:13, 8:57, 9:00, 9:01, 9:10, 8:40, 8:20

Inspire 5 (1) Miles: 14.25
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bec on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 00:38:21 from 76.23.55.210

I saw you running this afternoon! I was in the purple Jeep that honked at you.

You are Boston bound Miss Smooth. I have a feeling that you will be seeing a PR. Way to be such a focused and determined runner!

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 00:41:13 from 174.23.198.220

I thought that was you, but you weren't in your red mini-cooper! THANKS for the friendly honk!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 00:53:11 from 24.8.167.243

Those MP runs can be tough. Great job getting out and getting it done on your busy day.

From Mack on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 01:24:12 from 71.111.182.118

Nice job Smooth. Your ability to fit workouts into and around your busy life is very inspiring to me.

From Andy on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 03:28:27 from 198.60.114.178

Good job getting in the MLR on such a busy day. Remember to take it nice and easy tomorrow to allow your hard work to soak in.

From auntieem on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 10:19:16 from 67.182.146.94

Smooth! In regards to yesterday's post: Your body is telling you you are "old, tired, and worn out?" Ha. I think that is your brain talking. IGNORE IT! I can hear your body from here, and its saying: "Let's go! Treat me well, and I'll treat you well 4 ever!"

From calliej on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 12:01:01 from 97.126.142.19

Way to get out there with a busy life. I am still tring to figure that all out. I tend to talk myself out of my workouts as the day goes by. I'm getting better at it. Thanks for setting a good example!

From Burt on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:14:26 from 206.19.214.144

Way to finish strong!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:18:41 from 174.52.45.85

Can't wait to see you!!!!!

From Smooth on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:22:44 from 174.23.198.220

Carolyn ~ THANKS! YOU're the ONE I admire for getting out SUPER EARLY before seminary, rain, snow or shine to put in quality runs. You're the AMAZING one!!!

Mack ~ THANK YOU!

Andy ~ Your advice is always so timely. I should have read it before my recovery run today. I just hope I can finish my last long run before tapering.

Auntie ~ You say the smartest and coolest things. I saw your tempo pace today. Wow! You're a speedster and one who knows how to take care of her body too!

callie ~ I think you young mothers have it tuff. You are doing marvelously!

Burt ~ Thanks!

SSF ~ That sure was a FUN afternoon! You're gonna be one AWESOME PT!!!!

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