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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
2.005.000.000.007.00

Schedule says to run 7 recovery miles.  But had a late start for various reasons and had to hurry back for a meeting at 9 this morning.  Ended up running most of it at MP.  Hope I didn't commit a tapering sin.  Glad I got it done b/c a storm is coming and I have bazillion things to do in the afternoon.

TT: 1:02:06  AP: 8:53

I should be crossing the finish line on Boylston right around this time a week from today!  Getting butterflies in my stomach just thinking about it!  :)

Inspire 5 (1) Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From LuzyLew on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 17:57:28 from 208.187.197.42

Seven days!!! Can you believe it? I'm sure you're fine as long as you feel strong. But this very morning I was wondering if you were going to get sufficient rest. You are gonna do so good, you are trained and at peak! Just be easy on your body this week so you can 'spring like a tiger' next Monday!!

From RAD on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:02:19 from 67.172.229.125

Well, it would be at your OLD marathon pace, but I think your new MP will be about 30 sec faster than that, so nope! You're good! :)

Good luck with a busy day, and HOORAY for the countdown to Bean Town!!!

From JulieC on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:07:13 from 168.103.185.178

7 days til THE DAY!! Right about now you should be basking in the Bostonian Sun with YOUR NEW MARATHON PR!!

From Kathie on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 22:46:48 from 63.248.105.188

I can't wait!!! Nice run!

From MarcE on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 22:57:46 from 206.225.68.187

Nice run, Smooth! Just keep following your plan..it will work out well for you, no doubt!

(got my package in the mail today...thank you (watching the video now))

From Teena Marie on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 23:49:40 from 174.52.45.85

:) :) :)

The problem is that your marathon pace is feeling FAR TOO EASY for you!!! :)

I love you!!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:14:10 from 174.23.237.236

Marc ~ So what do you think of the video? Can't wait to see you in Boston!

From MarcE on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:17:50 from 206.225.68.187

Smooth - I actually need to watch it again, when I'm not trying to do my taxes and blog about running and compartment syndrome. :) I promise, I'll watch it again and this time, I'll give it my undivided attention. You're so sweet!

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:27:01 from 174.23.237.236

Marc ~ I'm planning on you going to dinner at Chinatown. Larry wants to treat you! :)

From MarcE on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 01:36:04 from 206.225.68.187

Smooth -- I wouldn't miss it!!! (and Larry doesn't need to treat...I'm almost done with my taxes...it's looking like I can afford some Chinese food! :)

From timp on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 12:42:22 from 144.189.100.25

nice run SMooth - I can't wait to hear all the race reports next week!

From Tom Slick on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 13:25:18 from 168.179.156.166

Yo, Yo Suzzie Smoothie, You have trained so hard this year to do the Boston, I can hardly wait to see your result. It's gunna be super! Get your extra rest in before the 19th and have the best time and run ever!!!!

No Worries!!

From Kelli on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 14:23:19 from 71.219.92.128

I agree, it is that your OLD marathon pace feels so easy!

From Rhett on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 14:49:17 from 74.32.222.202

Yep, what you think is your mp is now a recovery pace for you. We'll find out what your real mp is soon and I'm betting it's a lot faster than you think.

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 18:49:31 from 174.23.237.236

Thanks guys for all the kind comments! I WISH my MP is now recovery pace!

Marc ~ I'm glad you got your tax done! You still have two more days to spare!

I owe you one, remember when you were in Utah last time, I wanted to take you to Chinese lunch; but never made it?!

From Mauri on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 22:13:53 from 75.174.52.131

You're a great motivator. Hope i can run Boston someday! I'm just trying to my first on under my belt.

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