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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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Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles: 311.91
Saucony Guide ISO Lifetime Miles: 313.31
Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
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Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles: 60.91
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Ran with Wendy and John (Zeus) on the Murdock Canal Trail east to Highland Glen Park.  Lots of runners, cyclists, families out enjoying the trail.  Perfect weather with cool temp and overcast sky, calm.  Made it home before General Conference started.  I should note that a sister said the opening prayer in the 1st session and Pres. Monson announced two new temples to be built!  :)  LOVED every single one of the talks!!!  :) :) :)

Today is my baby's birthday, 21, guess he's not a baby any more!!!  :)  He will be home in 9 weeks.  We will enter the MTC in 11 weeks!  Time's a flying!!!  :)

Inspire 9 Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Nancy on Mon, Apr 08, 2013 at 05:50:05 from 76.23.21.118

Nice run. Has it been 2 years since he left. Boy does time fly. I'm glad you will see him before you leave.

From Bec on Mon, Apr 08, 2013 at 13:22:33 from 72.191.19.182

Wow, he's coming home and you are leaving? Time flies and changes happen so quickly. I will be in Utah all of May and I am running Utah Valley. We need to plan a get-together. I saw your name on the UVM roster as well, hope you are still doing it.

I have been thinking a lot about Boston the past few days. You and your family always come to mind when I think of that fun time. Hope your Boston is memorable and amazing!

From Toby on Mon, Apr 08, 2013 at 18:51:40 from 199.101.229.6

Yeah for a great run and for a wonderful conference :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Apr 08, 2013 at 20:56:36 from 67.2.100.133

Wishing you a wonderful week!!! Luvs. :)

From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 05:53:21 from 69.171.160.233

when are you leaving for Boston......I'm gunna miss being there with you all!!!!

From Bec on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 08:13:07 from 72.191.19.182

I was watching the travel channel and they did a spot on the Bristol Lounge. They have a dessert buffet every Saturday night, you should totally go!!

When are you leaving?

From Bec on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 08:15:52 from 72.191.19.182

http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/dining/events-and-promotions/

Look at the website for details. There is also a bus you can pay for that takes you to the start of Boston. It's a charter bus and you get on at the Park Plaza hotel.

http://www.goldenadventures.com/upcoming_bostonmarathon2013.php

From RAD on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 12:51:35 from 76.27.82.202

I LOVED conference! I'm glad you got a nice run in before conference too. I can't wait to see you in Boston!!!! I'm trying to get excited :)

From LuzyLew on Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 11:04:34 from 71.195.220.11

I hope Larry is doing ok and that you are enjoying your slow week. Sending my love. XOXO

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