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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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Nice running weather, cool & cloudy.   Feet always hurt bad the first mile in cold temp, darn arthritis!  Note to self, do dynamic flexibility exercises pre-run to warm up.

Ran EZ w/ Karen, Wendy & Carolyn.  After dropping off K and W; Carolyn and I did some hill work and strides.  

7 in 1:07:35 AP: 9:39.  

Hope everyone is off to a great week! :)

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From marion on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 12:59:29 from 71.213.126.80

DARN ARTHRITIS!!!! I bet that is a HUGE bother :p Have a GREAT week :)

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 13:01:45 from 67.41.235.104

Hey there Marion! How are you? So NICE of you to *drop* by! Going over to your bog now! :)

From leslie peterson on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 14:57:19 from 174.52.158.81

yah, darn arthritis! The weather rocks!

What did you decide to do about trail shoes?

From RAD on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 15:39:16 from 67.172.229.125

Nice easy recovery work Smooth. Already throwing in some hills and strides!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 16:11:52 from 174.23.122.157

Nice start to your BIRTHDAY WEEK!!!! :)

From allie on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 19:02:36 from 174.23.232.22

great job, smooth! i heard october is the best month to have a birthday.

From Nancy on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 19:17:01 from 76.27.19.206

I'm sorry about the arthritis. I love running in the cool weather.

From Toby on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 23:07:21 from 66.133.97.196

What a great way to start the week!

From Kelli on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 09:26:49 from 71.219.65.246

It has been GREAt running weather when the sun comes up. Glad you are out enjoying it!

Hey, are you dropping anything ahead of time at the aide stations for next weekend?

From Smooth on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 12:31:34 from 67.41.235.104

Leslie ~ I called Runner's Corner and they have 2 trail shoes in my size Casadia and Raptor both around $100. I searched on-line and found some Mizuno Ascend 5 around $90. So I ordered a pair from Runningwarehouse.com for $85 w/ free 2 days shipping. I feel better about the Mizuno Ascend since I wear Mizuno Inspire for road running. I will have a pair in my drop bag along w/ extra socks.

Rachel ~ I feel that my legs are recovered; but there's no speed in them so just throw in some strides to wake them up a tiny bit. I will be running hills both in GV and VOF so I need to keep running hills.

SSF ~ Can't wait to turn 55...I'm ALIVE!!! :) Can't wait to see you! :)

allie ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you too! yep, October babies ROCK!!!

Nancy ~ So far my arthritis only affect my small joints (hands, wrists, feet, right ankle, right shoulder) in cold weather. I get used to it by Feb.!

Toby ~ THANKS! You are doing so good w/ your return to running. Hope we can get together for a run sometime.

Kelli ~ I'm glad I can run after the sun comes up. I like to sleep in.

Yes, I am planning on putting extra socks, shoes, electrolyte caps, bandaids, body glide, sunscreen, for the drop bags. There are 5 locations and total of 7 aid stations, 2 of which are on the return. They are about 5-6 miles apart. It is mandatory to carry a bottle. I bought a hand-held by camelbak. It is an insulated bottle. I will fill it with gatorade, then refill w/ water and electrolyte tablets. I am getting excited!

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