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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
2.503.000.000.005.50

EZ taper run w/ some mp thrown in.  Aside from the arid smokey air, it was perfect day for running outside!  Ran into Karen walking/jogging with Sky and her two youngest daughters.  She is SO ready for Sat. marathon!!! :) :) :)

Really like how light and fast the Elixir feels.  But I can tell it definitely works my anterior tibialis more.  So I will stick with the old trusty Inspire for Boston; and train more on the Elixir this summer!

 

Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 5.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kathie on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 14:04:35 from 173.166.103.221

I love my Elixirs. I have used them since 2006.

James has too meet his CFO for brunch on Saturday so I am not sure when and where too meet you. I will text you when we are done and see where you are.

could you text me Lowell's number he come in tomorrow and I think we will try and meet up.

From Andy on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 14:10:06 from 199.190.170.24

Smart move on the shoe decision. Let your body get more used to them before running a marathon in them.

From Smooth on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 14:22:22 from 67.2.74.200

Kathie ~ I just texted you his number. Can't wait to see you Sat. The weather forecast looks GREAT for Mon. :)

Andy ~ Will do! Good luck on Sat. Can't wait to hear how it goes for you and Becky! :)

From RAD on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 14:35:18 from 98.202.17.113

You are SO ready for Boston! I hope you can relax and enjoy the 'vacation' a bit as well. Smart call on the shoes!

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 15:54:05 from 66.239.250.209

I didn't know you were doing Boston again this year. Sweet! I'm excited for you.

From flatlander on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 17:28:30 from 198.207.244.102

Good decision on the shoes, but once your feet are ready to race in them you will never look back.

From Nancy on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 20:18:44 from 76.23.21.118

It sounds like you are ready for Boston. I know you will do well.

From Markir on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 13:30:56 from 98.202.116.134

Good Luck at Boston!! So excited for you. I know you will do great and I will be cheering you on from home.

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 18:13:02 from 67.2.74.200

Rachel ~ THANKS! I hope your quad (shin-split-like-issue) gets better real soon!

Scott ~ Yep, this will be my 4th Boston, hopefully not my last! Just going to have fun!

Flat ~ I ran in the Inspire today; boy do they feel so much heavier than the Elixir. I just ordered another pair of Elixir from Amazon. I am going to run one of the Slam marathons in them, may be UVM! Hope to see you at UVM this time!

Nancy ~ Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Kirsten!!! THANKS!!! So GOOD to hear from you! We HAVE GOT to get you to come run with us one of these Saturdays!

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