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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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5 weeks since sf and zero running!  Felt like I've fallen off the face of the earth or the running world has dumped me in some dark ugly pits!  :(  Every morning I get up, go through the routine of assessing the foot pain, then numbly put on one running shoe.  I avoid looking out the front window as the sight of runners would open the flood gate of tears.  Today my thoughts were on the AF Canyon 1/2, allie's wedding 5K relay.

30 min recumbent bike (P2, biceps, triceps)

65 min elliptical

Went to matinee movie and dinner with hubby, Jeff and Jenn.  Ditched the boot for the first time and walked fine with the Darco shoe.  


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Comments
From catherine on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:07:51 from 98.202.112.38

I'm sorry, Smooth. But I'm glad you got to ditch the boot for a bit.

From Smooth on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:23:49 from 174.27.192.130

hi catherine! thank you! you are so kind!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:33:52 from 69.171.160.24

Hey Ms. Smooth, way to hang in there for the long haul. Bring that injury back to 110% health will insulate you from future injury.....Do it right the first time and you'll be back on the road really soon!!!!

From Smooth on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:38:25 from 174.27.192.130

Thanks Coach! I really hope that I'm doing it right this time...NO MORE INJURY!!! Thanks for your encouraging words. It means the world to me! :)

From RAD on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:48:33 from 98.202.23.178

I hate that feeling! I'm SO sorry Smooth, I know it stinks rocks! You are doing a great job of being patient, and know that I'm always thinking of you and wanting you back on a run with me!! If we can't do Park City I don't want to do it at all :( I miss you. Climb out of that pit and know we all love you!!!

From Kelli on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:50:27 from 67.172.235.55

Ah, man! You are being good and showing self control (something so many of us lack!) We all know how hard it is, and especially on you---the most enthusiastic runner of all! I thought about you today and our EPIC run up that canyon last year---so much fun! I know you will be back at it soon and better than new...in the mean time, let's do lunch! Name the day, and I will be there. I miss ya and I need another hug and some perspective, I have lost my mojo.

From Smooth on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:59:05 from 174.27.192.130

RAD ~ yes, climbing out of the pit...not giving up on PC yet.

Kelli ~ I am available for lunch any day (other than next Mon when I have a funeral to go to). You can't loose your mojo...I live vicariously thru your running! :)

From Nancy on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 08:29:32 from 76.23.21.118

I'm sorry that you are missing out on all the fun running. You are smart to do what the Dr. says and you will get better sooner at stay better.

From leslie peterson on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 14:26:03 from 67.166.127.63

I am sorry to hear you are down, looks like you are still working out, I hope you recover soon Smooth. GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND XOXOXO

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 23:06:26 from 174.27.212.66

I bet you make that Darco shoe look good!!! Before you know it everyone will want one!!!

Love you, SSF!!!

Hang in there!!!! :) :) :)

From timp on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 20:08:21 from 99.110.188.230

Smooth - I feel for you. I know it is hard to be on the sidelines -- we all have been there. Just hang on a little while longer and you will be back killing the miles in no time.

From Smooth on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 14:08:18 from 174.27.192.130

Nancy ~ thank you for the encouraging words. It was very hard to miss out on the AF1/2 as it was one of my favoritest races last year.

Leslie ~ yep, have to find something to do to keep me from going bonkers! :)

Teena ~ thanks! So good to hear from you! The Darco shoe is very dorkus! :)

Tim ~ you are not kidding when you say we've all been on the sidelines. And you are SO right about waiting patiently. I need to learn from my own mistake. I don't want a third repeat and another set-back!

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