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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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18 WEEKS

Day 1 of 126 days 'till Boston!  I haven't quite made up my mind yet which of Pfitzinger's 18 week schedules to follow.  I am excited to begin training on a nice warm day w/ temp at 30, cloudy sky.  Wore l/s and thin fleece, shed the gloves after one mile.  Schedule calls for GA + speed (8 mi w/ 10 x 100m strides).  Not sure about the strides part depending on road condition.

Road had a mixture of snow, slush, ice, and icy puddles.  Did some pick ups along 3200 N where it's wide with stretches of clear pavement.   Had to run in the middle of the road (on the double yellow lines) along Bull River Rd.  Stepped in icy puddles (wet feet & ankels!!!), no getting around them, at some intersections where drainage was clogged up.   Hopefully the road dries up a bit the rest of the week.  AP: 9:39

Some tightness in left hip and ITB.

AM/PM Yoga!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK Y'ALL!!!!!

Mizuno Inspire 4 Jade Miles: 8.25
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 13:46:52 from 174.52.45.85

Hey SSF!!!

I started my 55/18 today! :) BUT ... I can't figure out what schedule you are following because that workout doesn't hit any of them in my book until next week. Maybe our books are different editions.

I have some hip strengthening exercises and stretches that are helping out with my ITB and hip ... remind me to show you them. Any chance you have a theraband?

Love you!

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 13:52:13 from 174.23.217.47

Good morning SSF!!!! NO CLASS this week, right? SO EXCITED you started the training today.

My book is the older edition. I've ordered the 2nd edition along w/ Born to Run. Should come in the mail any day now.

I do mix up the workouts to fit my week though.

I don't have a theraband. I'd love it if you can show me those hip and ITB strengthening exercises!

LOVE YOU!

From Kathie on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 14:03:02 from 63.248.105.188

Wow 18 weeks! I had better get to work! Boston is not my goal race this year Ogden is so I am not sure how/when to start training. Any ideas!

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 14:07:33 from 174.23.217.47

Hey Kathie ~

Ogden is just 26 days after Boston. You can start after the holidays. I'm signing up for Ogden today! I got an email from GOAL last week telling me they're 70% full!

From Rhett on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 16:00:54 from 216.67.211.250

Wow, 18 weeks! Really? I haven't even signed up the the SG 1/2 yet. I better get me rear in gear and do that. I have so many races (compared to my normal, not Smooth's) planned between now and Boston, it is hard to start focusing on Boston.

From DonGardinero on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 23:27:25 from 152.216.7.5

WOw, hard to believe it's time to start training for Boston.

From leslie peterson on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 23:42:43 from 174.52.158.81

Just dropping by to say Hi!! I haven't been staying in touch on the blog much, but wanted to check on my cute little friend, looks like you are starting the count down to Boston! You are amazing!

From vinh on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 06:34:42 from 75.77.22.187

Good run Smooth! Can't wait to see you progress in your training.

From Smooth on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 19:26:08 from 174.23.217.47

Rhett~ Can't wait to see how you do in all your upcoming races!

Dale ~ Not exactly starting Boston training. It helps to know how many weeks I have and pencil in the races. I'm still formulating a training plan for Boston.

Leslie ~ This time of year is crazy busy. How are you? Miss you so much!

Vinh ~ Your racing season is starting while mine is dormant. I'm still thinking thru what my goals are for 2010.

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