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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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FUN FUN FUN run with three beautiful friends!!! MANY THANKS to Toby for the invite and for packing our drinks!!!  :)  MUCHO thanks to RAD for the fun chats!!! :)

Drove Karen to the PRT where we met Toby and RAD at 6:30am.  The PRT is perfect for a 12 miler, just the right amount of rollers and up/downgrade, and beautiful vista of the valley in the base of Traverse Mountain!!! Weather was GREAT!  The company were SUPERB!!!!  What else can a girl ask for?!!! Except may be time for breakfast afterwards! :)

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The knee is still bugging!  I am not fully recovered from Ogden.  I will do some serious rolling and stretching this week; tape up the darn knee and hope I finish UVM upright!  But I will have FUN and find JOY!!!  The journey and friendships, the joy and pain in overcoming my limitations and weaknesses is why I run; and the marathon facilitates that beautifully!!!  :) :) :)



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Comments
From Jeff L on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 00:16:46 from 99.203.92.60

Good run smooth. Hey, where can I get a good foam roller? Seems like I've heard you mention something about this on your blog before.

From allie on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 00:22:01 from 24.10.191.18

sounds like a fun morning. take care of that knee!

From Smooth on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 00:25:06 from 67.2.107.37

Jeff ~ I got mine at Wasatch Running Center. I think Sports Authority and Big 5 carries them too.

allie ~ I will! Sending speedy healing vibes your way! :)

From flatlander on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 10:44:45 from 76.31.26.153

Good luck finishing your UVM preparations. I'm sure you'll make it.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 21:51:22 from 67.2.101.26

Only a handful of days to baby that knee. Please be kind to it! :)

Sounds like you had a WONDERFUL run with great company. :) :) :)

I love you!

Hope your weekend has been wonderful. :)

From Kelli on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 23:08:08 from 71.219.96.115

So sad I can not be there to run my cute friend in next weekend! I will miss it so much, I loved seeing your smiley face the last two years! You take care this week and you will have a good race!

From Bec on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 00:32:24 from 174.52.182.34

Great run Smoothie! I am mad that I stayed up too late the night before and missed you gals. Sounds like you had a good time.

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 00:34:06 from 67.2.107.37

Flat ~ I'm gonna need a HO'lot'a LUCK at UVM! Looks like you are ready to bust out another PR!!!

Teena ~ It was a great run with the girls...I am sure VERY different from your fun run with the boys! :)

Wish you had time to work on my knee! :(

Hope you have a good week and BEST of luck to you at UVM!

Kelli ~ What?!!! You are not going to be there to run me in?!!! What am I going to do?!!! I LOVED watching for you and having you escort me to the finish the last two years!!!

Please take care and get better real soon! I miss you!!!

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 00:36:36 from 67.2.107.37

Hi there Bec ~ O man, we would have loved to have you there on Sat. What's your next race? Going over to check on your blog now!

From Bec on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 00:38:38 from 174.52.182.34

UVM!!! I have not blogged this month but I have put the miles in. Sadly, I don't remember any of my workouts but I know I have done them.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 00:45:19 from 67.2.101.26

SSF~

If you would like I could work on your knee Thursday evening or Friday. I have a presentation on Tuesday and two tests Thursday (scared to death), but after 5:00 p.m. I should be good. :)

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 00:52:07 from 67.2.107.37

Bec ~ COOL!!! Hope to see you at the start! :)

SSF ~ Thanks for the offer!!! You are super busy! I do not want to impose.

GOOD LUCK with your presentation and the tests! I am certain you will do GREAT!!!

From Steam8 on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:00:01 from 166.70.55.77

Good luck next week. I ran that last year. I am still trying to recover from SL marathon in April. I am glad I didn't sign up for it again...I'd be out 80 bucks!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:04:03 from 67.2.101.26

SSF~

You are not imposing!!! :)

I feel bad that I don't have any time before then. I really wish I did. :( We should have had you come over today. STINK! Seriously though, I would be more than happy to do what I can to help you Thursday evening and/or Friday. Just say the word. I want to! :) :) :)

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:04:53 from 67.2.107.37

Steam8 ~ THANKS!!! CONGRATZ on your BQ at SLC in April! Yes, you are smart not to have signed up for UVM. Looks like you are recovering well though. I'm sure you'll be back to your speedy self in no time! :)

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:07:56 from 67.2.107.37

Oh SSF ~ You are too kind! Please don't feel bad! I will be okay! I am going to roll it out, take it easy this week, and tape it up on Friday.

Are you going to the luncheon on Fri.?

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:11:55 from 67.2.101.26

I am going to try and make it Friday. I really hope I can. It's my understanding that Lowell is going to be there as well. Is that right? :) :) :)

And SSF, I KNOW you will be okay. You are the toughest woman I know. However, if I can be of even a little bit of help I would love that. Even if you just want me to tape you. Either way, I really hope to see you on Friday. :) :) :)

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:13:54 from 67.2.107.37

Yes, I emailed Lowell and he is trying to make it. Sure hope to see you there! :) :) :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:26:54 from 67.2.101.26

Keeping my fingers crossed!!! :)

Love you. I am going to go get ready for bed.

May the bed bugs kiss you. :)

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:29:12 from 67.2.107.37

G'night SSF! Sweet dreams!!! :)

From RAD on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 01:36:11 from 98.202.17.113

I had such a wonderful run Saturday and I can walk and the hip flexor feels better than ever (well, the last 4 weeks anyway) so I must attribute it all to you! :)

I always have such a great time running with you and I forget about nearly everything other than just the fact I'm having a good time. Thanks!

I hope you really do take care of that knee (do I need to send Helga over?) and that the UVM course is kind to you and you finish not only upright, but well! Thanks again for a great Saturday run, oh and next time we MUST schedule in breakfast. I drove past Kneaders on the way home (thanks for the new route!) and I was thinking we should stop and do all you can eat french toast!! Yummy!! :)

Hope Lowell makes it Friday too! Will you PM me info about Terry if you know any? I've been out of the loop since Ogden.

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 12:04:49 from 67.2.107.37

Rachel ~ Thank YOU!!!! You gave me too much credit! It is always a pleasure to run with you! I am so happy that your hip flexor is behaving! :) :) :)

And YES, next time we definitely need to schedule in breakfast! That just means we'll have to start our run earlier. Wait, what time does Kneader open?

Hopefully Lowell makes it so we can get the troo poop on Terry! See ya on Friday! :)

From Kelli on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 13:30:57 from 71.219.96.115

They moved the Herriman Town Days festivities up by a few weeks, it is usually the end of June. BUT it is this weekend so we will be there. I am not running the 5k, but my kids are so I have to support them! I will miss you though!

NEXT YEAR!

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