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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
7.250.000.000.007.25

Day 3 of return to running after sf.  Walk 3 min, run 7 min with Karen and Wendy.  Temp mid 30s, sunny blue sky, calm, perfect running weather! :)

7.25 mi in 1:21:38.  AP: 11:25 (a 90 seconds improvement from two days ago, may be due to short on time and the longer run ratio)!!! :)  Not gonna worry about pace right now.  Nice to finally feel like a runner again, although stamina still lacking and a lot of work ahead.  No pain in the sf site, some tightness in the legs while sitting in the temple soon after the run, as expected!

Need to do some foam rolling and yoga tonight.

Today is International Women's Day which is celebrated in Russian, Europe and parts of Asia!  Happy IWDay to all you wonderful women out there! :) :) :) :)

Elixir 5 (charcoal 3) Miles: 7.25
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kelli on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 16:56:12 from 71.219.85.126

A day to celebrate WOMEN??? How cool is that!?!

Glad the run/walk went well today. This is the most perfect weather for running! I must get outside this weekend!

No worries, you are one heck of a trained athlete. That stamina will be back faster than you think!!

From Nancy on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 17:15:27 from 76.23.21.118

I'm glad the foot is not hurting and that you are getting back into running.

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 19:42:08 from 166.250.0.97

Looking forward to seeing you at lunch.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 21:48:17 from 174.27.198.157

WAHOO!!!! GREAT news all around!!! :) :) :)

From DaleG on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 22:56:39 from 66.87.64.141

Nice job, Smoothie!!! See you at lunch tomorrow?

From Chad on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 07:07:23 from 71.199.13.143

Nice job, you're doing great. I knew you would come back fast and you are well on your way.

From Rhett on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 09:18:44 from 170.215.58.122

Smooth, I'm so glad to hear that there was no pain in the sf area. Good job slowly working back into it. You're doing it right!

From Markir on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 10:21:14 from 67.186.208.113

I saw you out running/walking the other day on 3200 N. but I didn't realize it was you until I passed by (your hair is longer now). Scott had an ortho appt. w/ Dr. Fairbanks in Lehi, so we head up that way every now and again. Anyway, It was good to see you out running. I'm glad the foot isn't bothering you. Next time I'll stop and say hi!

From Toby on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 12:33:10 from 199.101.229.254

Hooray for you Smooth! Yesterday, while waiting for kids to come out of school, I was reading last month's Runner's World. There was an article about the mental side of injuries. It kept saying, "The body will heal itself - it may take a long time, but it will eventually heal" that is why it is marvelous. Great article!!

From Bec on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 12:47:19 from 68.206.133.141

:) Just beautiful Smooth. You will be at the start line of the Boston Marathon with your engine rearing to go!

Happy Women's Day!

From Smooth on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 17:12:19 from 174.27.219.252

Kelli ~ yep, 3/8 is Women's Day. When I lived in HK, women would get a day off from work, receive flowers and gifts! :)

Here in the US it's hardly noticed!

Why is it so easy to loose fitness and take at least twice as long to gain it back?

Nancy ~ I appreciate the ability to run more so now than ever! :)

Paul ~ lunch was super duper awesome! Thank you for setting it up! It was SO GOOD to see you today! :)

SSF ~ thanks!

Dale ~ It was great to see you today! :)

Chad ~ How's the ankle doing?

Rhett ~ thanks! I hope I'm doing it right! There is so much self doubt and uncertainty of how much and how soon. But one thing I've learned is that I will never take the ability to run for granted.

Kirsten ~ Was I running with Karen (who has a dog) and Wendy? Wish I'd known! :) Be sure to say hi next time you bring Scott up this way! Yes, I have grown a pony tail now!

Toby ~ thanks for the kind words! Yes, our body is a marvelous thing, it heals itself...sorta gives us a glimpse of what resurrection is gonna be like. I will go read that article now!

Bec ~ Not sure about engine rearing. Not sure if there's even any engine to speak of, hahaha! I will go and enjoy all that Boston has to offer. Rhett ran Boston one year with a camera in hand and loved every min of it. I may do the same...it might take me 6 hours...poor Larry! :)

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