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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
3.003.200.000.006.20

I was going to take up Rhett's offer to REST today.  But I couldn't resist the temptation of  PERFECT weather and one more chance to try on the Boston wardrobe.  

Plan says to run 5 mi w/ 6 x 100m strides.  After couple of warm up miles,  I changed my mind to see how marathon pace feel.  After couple of mp miles, I eased off the pace but found that the vastus medialis hurts worse in the high 9's so get back on a comfortable pace (around 9 mm) to finish a 10K in 56:12.  AP: 9:04  Splits:  9:29, 9:28, 8:46, 8:41, 8:55, 9:06, (0.2 @ 8:47)

Off to go shopping, laundry, etc. etc.  Dinner with Pres. Samuelson tonight.  Oh, I just sent in my St. George Marathon registration.

******

Sidenote:  My brother-in-law, Gary Lew, is flying in from Hong Kong tomorrow to run the Salt Lake City Marathon on Sat.  Cheers Cheers to my speedy bro.! :)

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From LuzyLew on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 14:08:15 from 208.187.197.42

Cheers to your speedy Bro! you're going to miss him? What a bummer! But tell him you'll show him your laurel wreath later :) Hey! I got the bus tour at 2:00. I have no idea where to catch it. I'll bet you guys won't even make it to the expo between getting off the plane, getting selttled at the hotel, and getting to the tour. Maybe we should just plan to meet at the tour? Be sure to call me once you hit the ground in Boston. I'll be in the city by the morning taking my kids around the city until you come. Have a wonderful dinner with Pres. Samuelson tonight!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 14:17:18 from 198.241.174.15

Hey Smooth. Nice run, but you didn't put any miles in the little mile fields up top.

You're going to do great in Boston. I'm anxious to hear all about it.

From DonGardinero on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 14:19:37 from 75.162.175.112

Good luck to your bro-in-law. He is one speedy dude!!!!

Now, get some rest.

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 14:20:27 from 174.23.237.236

Luz ~ YAY! I'm glad you got the tour. Here's the info from the website:

We offer a choice of two departures: Saturday at 2:00 pm or Sunday at 10:00 am. Our motorcoaches depart from in front of the Sheraton Boston which is next door to the Hynes Auditorium which hosts the Expo. The tour usually takes three hours and is guided by local marathon runners who know the course, the history and some stories of the world's oldest 26 miler.

There is also a Boston Marathon Trivia Contest with prizes sponsored by Adidas.

Hey, with all your history read ups, you may win some prizes!

Our flight arrives at 9:45am. We plan to hit the expo at 11am. I will call you. I have made reservations (for 12-14 people at 6:15pm) to 3 Chinese restaurants within walking distance to our hotel, Radisson 200 Stuart St. We are meeting everyone in the lobby at 6pm and walk to the restaurant together. It may rain Sat. evening, so prepare for that.

Hopefully I'll see you at the expo, if not we'll plan on catching the tour bus together. Can't wait to see you!

From JulieC on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 14:22:50 from 67.41.188.73

Smooth, your miles aren't recorded. I thought MAYBE you were playing another April fools joke. Or were you having a good dream about running?

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 14:23:24 from 174.23.237.236

Thanks Carolyn, I'll go back and enter the data!

Dale ~ Thanks! Bummer I don't get to see Gary. Haven't talked to him. I'm sure he'll run another sub-3.

From RAD on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 14:59:22 from 67.172.229.125

Good luck to your BIL! I'll keep an out for him.

Have a wonderful time in Boston and I can't wait to see how surprised you are when you post a 3:45 time!! :)

From Scott Wesemann on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 16:36:03 from 66.239.250.209

Smooth, you are going to do so well in Boston. I'm looking forward to reading your report. Have fun!

From Andy on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 17:19:41 from 199.190.170.31

I'm assuming that you are going nice and easy tomorrow then no running until the marathon. Nothing left to do now except keep your legs fresh. Make sure you get a lot of sleep tonight. It is one of your last chances to get a good, full night's sleep.

From Mack on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 17:51:15 from 71.111.186.66

Good luck in Boston Smooth!! I know you are going to do great. Can't wait for the report!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 20:08:10 from 76.22.10.204

Enjoy BeanTown SmoothOne! Relax and enjoy the race...

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 10:47:14 from 67.42.27.114

Have a terrific Boston experience.

From Andy on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 12:29:08 from 159.212.71.200

Good luck in Boston. You are going to have an amazing race. I cannot wait to see the results of your hard work and dedication to your training.

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 13:09:23 from 174.23.237.236

THANKS Scott, Jefferey, Mack and Paul! You guys are wonderful! What will I ever do without your great support and encouragement!?!!

Andy ~ I was thinking the same thing...my last chance to get a good nigh sleep. No such luck! :) Got a text message from Teena at 12:30am and again when she was at Atlanta at 4am and again when she arrived at Boston! Not complaining, just funny how the SSFs are so connected. I should have just flown with her and Ry! :)

From Tom Slick on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 13:22:25 from 172.190.124.106

Hey Sweetness? Go have a great time in Boston....Don't worry about anything. Just go run like your trained and post a great finish.....a PR finish at the Boston.......

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