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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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So GLAD that my M.A.D (Made in America Daughter) aka RAD ran with me, curing my mild case of S.A.D. !!!  :) :) :) :) :)

After another late late night I would have slept in and hit the boring dreadmill on a snowy morning if it weren't for RAD coming all the way to my house to take me running! 

Last night we went to the MoTab Christmas concert for the 2nd night.  I'm not much a fan of David Archuletta, but a HUGE fan of my son who plays viola in the Orchestra.  Anyway, it was a fantastic concert!  The snow storm hit Utah County as we drove my MIL home.   I-15 was a sheet of ice.  It took us an hour from the Point of the Mountain to reach Orem where we dropped off my MIL and then 45 min. to get home via State Street.  It was an exhaustive white knuckle drive.

I didn't think RAD would come to Lehi on a snowy morning...I should have known better!  She came all the way to my house after her spin class!  Is she superwoman or what!!!  I was looking forward to show her my running route and the Alpine's fountain of youth.  But due to slushy/icy road and traffic we decided to run in fresh fallen snow on the JRP instead.

I had forgotten how much work it is to run in 4-6 inches snow.  But RAD's company made it soooo fun! :)  We were *flying* down the trail when we heard gun shots; then saw gun fire smoke just as we reached the lake!!!  Navigating through thigh-high (for me, knee-high for RAD) snow drift was just plain giddy fun!!!! :D  Our agility and sense of balance were put to the test on some icy spots!  It goes to show that runners do not need snowshoes nor ice skates! ;)

TT: 2:32:30  AP: 10:10.  That may look slow to you but trust me, it's not! :)  It was great workout! We had loads of fun and great chats! 

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, RAD!  I just love you!  I'm seriously in awe of all that you do! :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Inspire 5 (4) Miles: 15.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 18:49:06 from 67.2.89.224

YES!!!! Awesome run. I *LOVE* that you enjoyed yourself!!! :) :) :)

Huge kudoes to you and Rachel for a crazy mad run!!! :) :) :)

VERY VERY VERY COOL!!!!

From Nancy on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 21:37:51 from 76.27.19.206

I'm glad you got to run with Rachael. She is very nice. The MowTab Concert was great. I love David Archuletta. That is so neat that your son plays in the Orchestra. The concert was awesome.

From JulieC on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 22:56:36 from 67.41.191.202

happy day!!! good company in fun weather!!

From Kathie on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 00:16:34 from 63.248.105.188

Fun fun fun...sounds like you need some Yaktrax!

From Karen on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 00:25:42 from 69.171.160.138

When i do a marathon, I make a list of 26 awesome memories or inspirations to think of. Today would make a great "mile" for you in Boston (nothing like giggling to oneself while running...). Way to tough it out AND have fun!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 06:11:32 from 69.171.160.18

GF. thats what I'm scared of....standing still.

From Bec on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 20:11:00 from 71.199.12.198

Great run ladies. I had not idea there was that much snow in Lehi. I would have joined you but I was skiing. I want to run with you and RAD real soon. Isn't she the best?

I love your new pictures on the blog.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 11:40:32 from 67.42.27.114

What a fun snow drift adventure.

From Smooth on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 00:57:24 from 67.2.122.36

SSF ~ Long run is always more enjoyable with company. I cannot believe you ran 20 on the TM. You're amazing! Love and miss you!

Nancy ~ Glad you enjoyed the concert as well. Bryan has been playing with the OTS since he was 15. It's a wonderful experience for him.

Kathie ~ I haven gotten by okay without yaktrax for 3 winters now. Snow is no problem, just have to avoid the ice.

Bec ~ How was the snow at the resort? My boys are looking forward to skiing next week. There were good amount of snow on the JRP. I'm sure the rain washed it all away.

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