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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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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles: 311.91
Saucony Guide ISO Lifetime Miles: 313.31
Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
Altra Torin (sz 7) Lifetime Miles: 44.49
Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles: 60.91
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.260.000.000.007.26

Ran w/ K, W & C down 3rd west then up on the new trail/parkway by the railroad, uphill on 3200 N.  Nice hill run today, cool temp again (gloves, l/s, tights, jacket /till warmed up).  Did 5 min dynamic flexibility exercise pre-run.  

6 circuits Pfitz CSE.

Ordered two pair of shoes yesterday.  Should arrive tomorrow.  Going to run some trails...so excited!!! :)

Inspire 5 Purple (3) Miles: 7.26
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Jon A on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 12:17:00 from 67.214.249.195

Good run Smooth. Where did you get your shoes? I need to order some new ones.

From Rhett on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 12:19:05 from 184.10.154.226

Trail running is fun. New shoes are fun too. And you gotta like the cool weather. Looks like a trifecta of good things. Have a great day.

Send some of that cool weather down here. It's supposed to hit 98 today here.

From Smooth on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 13:05:56 from 67.41.235.104

Jon ~ Runningwarehouse.com Free 2 day shipping. I sometimes find good deals on eBay too. Yesterday I ordered a pair of trail shoes from Runningwarehouse for $10 cheaper than running store and will be delivered to my door tomorrow. I also bought a pair of my road shoes on eBay for $56. It's the same ones I wear all year and they sell them at the store for $99. I also check Amazon.com.

Rhett ~ Yah, I'm enjoying this great Fall weather here while it last. Man alive, I can't believe it's 98 down there. That's a scorcher. We will be envying you come winter though! :)

From Kathie on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 13:49:46 from 63.248.105.188

Come and run my trail with me!!!! it is a great six mile round trip run that is so beautiful!

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 13:52:44 from 67.42.27.114

Which elliptical did you end up getting?

From RAD on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 15:34:22 from 67.172.229.125

Nice run, gotta love those hills! New shoes and a 50K comin' your way. Can't wait to hear about it.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 18:18:55 from 69.171.160.239

Way to get after it woman!

From Nancy on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 20:12:55 from 76.27.19.206

You always make running sound so easy and fun. Great job with all the running.

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 02:07:22 from 75.165.249.90

Oh the temps were just perfect out there today. So glad you got out and enjoyed it. Hope to see you out on the trails :) :) :)

From allie on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 20:28:03 from 174.23.232.22

trails? fun!!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 22:16:40 from 174.23.122.157

And I am so excited for you!!!! :) :) :)

Love you so much. Glad you have been enjoying running with friends.

See you Friday!!! :)

From Smooth on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 23:58:34 from 67.41.235.104

Kathie ~ Wish we didn't live so far apart. I want to explore trails and have someone to run with. Do you run your trails often? When? I'd love to join you one day.

RP ~ I haven't had a chance to go try them out yet. Went to Costco today and they have none. I need to go up to SL and check out the Octane one still.

Rachel ~ The trail shoes came today. They are surprisingly light weight but may be a bit big. I'll try them out on Friday and hope I don't get blister. I am excited about Goblin Valley. Should be a fun one!

Slick ~ THANKS! Looks like you got your plans for Bahston! Registration opens on Monday...don't forget! :)

Nancy ~ Thank you! The weather has been so great for running lately.

Scott ~ Should be a good one for you Fri. at Pony Express. I am so excited for you! Can't wait to read all about it!

allie ~ yep! trails! hope I don't get arrested for trespassing! they won't arrest an old lady, will they?

SSF ~ I have missed you so much! You are soooo busy! Can't wait to see you Friday too. I LOVE YOU! Hope you're enjoying your Fall Break w/ your cute trouble makers! :)

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