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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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6 recovery mi in 56:03.  AP: 9:20

180 years ago today on April 6, 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized.   It was a humble beginning with a handful of members.  Today there are over 13,750,651 members throughout the world.  I am so very grateful to be a member of this church.  I know this Church is true.  I hope and pray that I will live worthy to be numbered among the disciples of Christ. 

18 years ago today on April 6, 1992, my youngest child was born.  How time flies as I watched this wee baby grew up to be a fine young man.  We took him to the airport last night for a red-eye flight to New York City.  He's spending his 18th birthday on a plane and in the big city.  My husband and I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to raise him along with his five siblings.  We hope and pray that we will live worthy to be an eternal family.  I testify of the Savior's infinite love for us, of His atoning sacrifice.  He is the Son of God.  He lives!!!


Wave Rider 7 Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 23:26:31 from 63.224.104.187

Loved your post today Smooth. You are the best. Happy birthday to your son!

From David on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 00:51:33 from 75.162.206.99

Thanks for your post. I didn't even realize that today was April 6th! I am glad I was reminded. We get too busy these days!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 09:23:51 from 174.52.45.85

I love you, SSF.

Thanks for the texts at midnight!!! :) I turn my phone on silence at night so I didn't hear them come in. You are so in touch with me. Just knowing that you care so much means the world to me right now. Nothing beats true friendship. I love you.

You amaze me.

From Kathie on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 13:22:16 from 63.248.105.188

So Cool smooth, love your post! Yesterday was also my Mom's birthday.

From Rhett on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 13:37:06 from 74.41.249.102

Thankd for being bold enough to share your testimony with us on your blog. I can feel the stregth of your testimony even in writing.

My brother's birthday is April 6 also. :)

From RAD on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 15:26:49 from 67.172.229.125

Smooth, you really know how to make a pregnant woman cry! Being pregnant with my youngest son makes me SO emotional about even thinking about his 18th birthday. Hoping I raise him to be 1/2 the man your children are, since I'm not even a 1/4 of the amazingly, powerfully strong woman you are!!

Keep up the great work at home, at church and at play. We love you!!

From LuzyLew on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 15:54:25 from 208.187.197.42

You are indeed a great lady and never afraid to let your light shine! You are so beautiful and a great example to other women. I hold very dear some of the things you shared on our runs last year. You are indeed 'royalty' and a beloved daughter. Those of us who know you are blessed by your 'light'. Good luck to your capable young son on his 18th birthday!

From MrsFIT on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 15:58:36 from 205.127.241.18

Thanks for sharing your testimony Smoothie!!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 16:33:31 from 168.179.156.166

Smooth, you are the woman!!!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 16:34:38 from 168.179.156.166

and by the way How is and what is Gary doing????

From Smooth on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 17:12:33 from 174.23.201.210

Thanks everyone for allowing me to share a little piece of my heart.

Hey Coach Slick ~ Gary is doing well. His son, Alex who is just couple weeks younger than Steven, has lymphoma. It was diagnosed the weekend of SGM. He is responding well to chemotherapy, tough boy, a HS xcountry star. He's going to graduate from HS and attend BYU and continue his chemo treatment, a 2 years process, at Primary Children's.

The last I heard Gary is planning to run the Salt Lake City Marathon on April 17. He didn't sign up for Boston in time. He was hoping to get in the London Marathon.

We sure wish you were running Boston this year. We will miss you terribly!

From allie on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 22:32:55 from 67.177.0.102

so glad i read this. thanks for sharing, smooth. happy birthday to your son.

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