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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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Cool morning, blue sky.  Ran with Mary and Wendy at EZ pace.  My missionary is coming home in 24 hours.  YAY!!!  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 3.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 3.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Calvin on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:02:01 from 66.133.117.3

that's exciting, i'm happy for you!

(it was exceptionally cool this morning, huh? looks like your marathon recovery is coming along nicely. you're a smart runner.)

From Smooth on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:09:05 from 174.23.236.38

Hey Cal ~ SO NICE of you to drop by! How are you doing? Too busy to blog, I hope! When/what is your next race?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:14:39 from 198.241.217.15

Wonderful!

From allie on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:43:55 from 174.23.194.233

awesome! what an exciting day. nice recovery this week.

From Kathie on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 13:27:40 from 63.248.105.188

24 hours! That is great! Is he going to school this fall?

From Jon A on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 14:33:52 from 67.214.249.195

Yeah for returning missionaries! Tomorrow will be a great day.

Good continuation of recovery.

From LuzyLew on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 16:49:43 from 208.187.197.42

I am so excited your son is coming home. Can't wait to hear that he made it home safe and sound.

From Doone on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 17:44:54 from 184.10.154.170

I don't even know your son and I am so very excited for you and Larry. What a special time. Post some photos when you get a chance.

From Mack on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 19:13:26 from 71.111.186.66

Cool! Is he a runner??

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 20:17:39 from 174.52.45.85

I can't wait to meet him. :)

Love and miss you tons. :)

From Maurine/Miles on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 10:27:35 from 63.255.172.2

Enjoy having your missionary home. Where was he at?

From leslie peterson on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:12:38 from 174.52.158.81

I am so happy for you to see your son!!!! AND, the grandkids too! Enjoy every minute.

From Toby on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 16:07:07 from 216.194.124.37

Hooray for one proud Mom! Kudos to you for getting him there and getting him back!

From auntieem on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 16:33:38 from 24.18.77.246

Enjoy having your son home! I treasure those times now, when my boy is home (briefly). Have fun.

From flatlander on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 10:32:23 from 75.236.220.55

I'm a little late but congratulations on your missionary. That was a great day when ours came home. Hope the younger one makes it out there.

From Rhett on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 13:43:48 from 74.32.223.102

I bet you have just having a great time with your son. Congrats!

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 14:25:20 from 67.42.27.114

Hope you are pampering your return missionary.

From Smooth on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:42:33 from 174.23.236.38

THANKS everyone! Bryan made it home safe; although he had the stomach flu for two days.

Mack ~ He is not a runner. He's an awesome violist.

Maurine ~ He served in the Brazil Joao Pessoa Mission. It's northeast coastal Brazil, by the equator, hot & humid. He loved the people. He wants to go back.

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