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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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Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles: 311.91
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Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
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Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles: 60.91
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Had a date night with hubby since he didn't have any meetings and the boys were going to Institute.  We went to see Letters to Juliet...total chick flicks.  The theater was filled with girls and a couple of sweet husbands! :)  I must have eaten 5 lbs of chocolate!

Today was supposed to be 5 recovery miles.  But my friends wanted to do their *long* run today since they're leaving town for the weekend.  We (Karen, her dog Sky, Wendy and Carolyn) drove down to the JRP at 6am.   What a beautiful morning!  We saw cranes, ducks, geese,  goats, llama, black cows, bulls and calves.  We shared inspiring stories of our sons' missions, tips on raising teenagers, back to school stuff.  A nice run on the trail w/ friends.  10 mi in 1:37:39.  AP: 9:45.  I think that's a doable AP for me at PCM!

Note:  The trail is opened on the south end all the way to the lake with p-o-ps and drinking fountains at Willow Park and at the model-airplane-park. 

Off to see Auntie Ruthie in Salt Lake.  She is not doing very well.  :(

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.50Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kathie on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 11:52:08 from 63.248.105.188

Sounds like a great run, I wanted to join you but my car is in the shop :(

I hope your Auntie if feeling better I am sure your smiling face will help a lot!

From Rhett on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 12:02:57 from 74.32.211.152

What a great run. It sounds like a safari adventure with all those animals. You guys have the coolest places to run up there.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 12:03:34 from 174.52.45.85

So sorry about Auntie Ruthie.

Please call if there is anything I can do.

I love you.

Very nice run. :)

From Bec on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 12:06:44 from 76.23.55.210

Great run today Smooth. Hope Aunt Ruthie feels better. :(

From JulieC on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 12:24:42 from 207.224.200.97

so am longing to run on the JRP again. Sounds so inviting. GREAT recovery run girl!! sorry about your aunt!! Take care.

From Nancy on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 13:41:23 from 76.27.19.206

What a nice husband to go with you to a chick flick. Great job on all the running.

From RAD on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 17:52:49 from 67.172.229.125

Wonderful night and amazing morning run! Thanks for the info on the trail, I've been trying to get up some courage to venture down there for a long run! I'm just too attached to my baby boy.

I hope Aunt Ruthie gets feeling better with your sweet, smiling face!

From Smooth on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 18:25:33 from 174.23.203.161

Thanks all!

Auntie Ruthie is 92 years old, the only surviving sibling. she is a wonderful lady, hard working, very devoted to her children and family. she went to Barbetos to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with her daughter and stayed till a week ago. the next day after she got home, she fell down a flight of stairs and suffered massive subdural hematoma. she was in the hospital since and was moved to a care center last night. things aren't looking good. she did open her eyes to look at me but no other responds! I am so sad! I don't do well with goodbyes especially the long term ones!

From JulieC on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 18:41:56 from 71.35.249.2

oh that does sound not easy to handle. Hard especially when one week she is doing so well and then the next she is needing continuous care. Sorry Smooth.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 19:24:31 from 174.52.45.85

I'm sorry, SSF.

What can I do?

From leslie peterson on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 23:00:39 from 174.52.158.81

Smooth, I just got online and reserved a tent site at Shady Acres RV Park. It cost $24.84 for me to get a place for 4 people, Gary and Ernie are staying with us. Laurie Pope is also reserving a place for her and her family next to us. Check out their website and see what you think.

From Toby on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 23:39:49 from 216.194.124.37

I need to run with you guys and get parental advice!

From AmberG on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 00:33:26 from 75.162.137.11

Oh Smooth, Sorry about Auntie Ruthie! I have been an 'out of the loop' blogger lately and I've missed so much of your life. . . but you are still running strong, staying positive, and spreading your sunshine where-ever you go! Sure hope I get to see you in Park City!!!! :)

From Smooth on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 08:55:28 from 174.23.203.161

Leslie ~ I checked the website. It looks like a nice park. Larry thinks we should reserve a cabin...he doesn't do well sleeping in a tent. Did you reserve it online? Do they have cancellation policy? Thanks!

From leslie peterson on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 10:28:03 from 174.52.158.81

I did it online, I don't know about a cancellation policy. The cabins sound like a great option to me.

From Tom Slick on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 12:39:23 from 69.171.174.132

Sorry to hear about your Auntie Ruthie, I hope things work out well for her. Be strong !

From Smooth on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 13:58:13 from 174.23.203.161

Hey Leslie,

I just called the toll free number of Shady Acres and talked to a Nancy who took my name and phone number and reserved a cabin. I am all set! THANKS!

From leslie peterson on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:04:18 from 174.52.158.81

That is awesome Smooth! I look forward to seeing you!

From Smooth on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:13:25 from 174.23.203.161

I am excited to see you and the gang. Hope Kelli got her reservation at Shady Acres too. It's gonna be so fun spending some time with you in the desert! :)

From leslie peterson on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:35:28 from 174.52.158.81

she got a cabin too!!! It will be a great time!!!

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