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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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Colder this morning with wind from NW.  

Ran the first 2 miles west into the wind and uphill headwind.  Thought one day of rest would help...nope, the left vastus medialis complained.  Felt better when I picked up the pace a little. 

After 5 miles, began the 100m strides.  I didn't program the new Garmin so just ran 0.06-0.07 mi for the strides, the pace range between 6:30-6:45 (best at 5:58).   

6.5 mi TT: 59:12  AP: 9:07 

Off to Post Office and may be get a haircut!

Inspire 5 (1) Miles: 6.50
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 14:21:43 from 67.172.229.125

Holy speedy lady!! GREAT paces on those strides!! I agree on the wind...hope it's gone tomorrow.

Have fun with the hair cut and errands, I LOVE a new haircut (even if it looks the same). If you want to do 10-12 tomorrow I'm trying to recruit a party for Porter Rockwell at 7AM. I'd love to have your company!

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 14:26:48 from 174.23.201.210

I need to do 13 tomorrow. I'm always good for party. Same place at the Draper City Park at 7am then? Can't wait to see you!

From RAD on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 15:27:20 from 67.172.229.125

Yup! You could probably do 14 in the time I do 10 :) It's 6 out, so that would just leave you a loop or so around the park while I get out some treats! YAY!!

From Tom Slick on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 16:52:12 from 172.191.41.68

Wow girlfriend, you are really tearing up the road. Boston better watch out for you! You are ready for a BQ/PR day at Boston.

From Rhett on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 17:02:18 from 74.32.222.202

Get a hair cut that makes you fast.

From Kelli on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 18:24:04 from 71.219.92.128

It was dang windy today, glad I wore two shirts!

Nice strides today Smooth!!! You are going to do so well in, what, 10 days!?!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 19:11:23 from 174.52.45.85

Did you get your hair cut??? :) I remember your long hair the first time I met you!!! :)

Missing you!

Nice job on your run, Speedy. Be careful with your leg.

Love you!!!

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 19:32:49 from 174.23.201.210

Thanks everyone!

SSF ~ Yep, got a haircut...it's punk style! :) LOVE YOU! Miss you soooo much!

Rhett ~ Hmmm, not sure if it'd make me fast. My head is may be only 1 oz. lighter!

Kelli ~ Did your skirt come? I'm gonna wear my Boston garb tomorrow...all matchy matchy!

From Kelli on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 00:45:10 from 71.219.92.128

YES, it came today! I wore it for my run. The darn thing was falling off of me because the capris pull the skirt down. i am going to have to figure something out! Hopefully it will just be warm in Boston and I will not have to go with the plan B outfit! BUT, it is cute and purple and black (the plan A outfit is orange and grey). nothing like looking cute while you run!

From Mack on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 00:46:59 from 71.111.186.66

Ge that vastus medialis feeling better by Boston!!

From JulieC on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 14:12:53 from 71.35.249.40

I thought the same thing about the weather...Brrrrr!! I was all prepared for a heat wave after Thursday's lovely weather....wishful thinking. Good for you to face up to that wind!!

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