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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
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Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
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Sitting thru "A Chorus Line" which has no intermission really stiffened everything last night.  A bit chilly this morning, wore caprice, long sleeve, gloves and my favorite zip fleece which I shed half way.  GOSH!  I LOVE RUNNING!!!!  Had to force myself to stop at mile 3 and walked home.  9:27, 8:36, 8:06.  AP: 8:43.  Now if the running gods are with us, we should have a great race day on Sat.

Got to do laundry, clean house, shopping, pack.  My son is coming home tonight!  SO EXCITED!  The caboose won't be home alone.  We will head out tomorrow as soon as I get done orienting a new Primary presidency.  Did I mention I LOVE to run?

BEST of LUCK to everyone on Sat.  I hope to see some of you!  Travel safe!  HAVE a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Jon A on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 12:24:36 from 67.214.249.195

Good run Smooth!

I'm so excited to get this done. Are there any planned FRB meetings/gatherings?

You are going to have a great race!

From Scott Wesemann on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 12:28:07 from 66.239.250.209

Love your blog, you are so positive. Have a great SGM Smooth.

From Smooth on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 12:29:03 from 174.23.123.147

Jon, THANKS! I don't know of any planned FRB meetings. Some of the FRBs are trying to get down to the expo between 2 and 4. I am planning to do the same, then we're heading over to Brick Ovens for dinner. A group of friends (some bloggers and some from the other forum) are going to be there. Please join us either way. Oh, I'm going to see Aida at the Tuacahn Sat. night while Larry attends General Priesthood.

From JulieC on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 12:49:55 from 65.103.227.126

Once again, you ironwoman you, following the plan to a T. How do you do it? I talk myelf out of the plan any chance I get. Hence the only one mile at MP. Happy Travels. Hope to see you there friend!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 12:59:25 from 174.23.123.147

Hey Julie! You're the ironwoman, tougher than steel....yet "flexible" as pure gold (it's true, 24K gold is very soft). Can't believe all the things you do and all the hurdles you have to jump over. I hope to see you there too! YOU HAVE a GREAT RACE and enjoy the NO night-shifts this weekend, my friend!

From Jon on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 13:03:19 from 138.64.2.76

Good luck to you, as well!

From Dustin on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 13:13:34 from 204.113.48.77

Good luck and have a safe trip. The weather is pretty nice down here this morning.

From LuzyLew on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 13:24:24 from 208.187.197.42

I sure hope to see you in St. George! You are so ready to run a great race, I wouldn't be surprized if you pulled a 3:40 at this point. Didn't you just love running 3 miles! It was so beautiful today, we can just say a prayer that Saturday will be half as beautiful and cool as today! If I don't see you at the start on Saturday, I sure hope to see you at the finish! (I don't start until well after everyone else, so I won't be coming over the line until 4:15 or so (even if my chip time is under 4:00). Lots of love and good wishes to my favorite diamond!

From Andy on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 13:40:28 from 199.190.170.24

Good luck on Saturday! You are going to have a great time.

From Bec on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 15:06:10 from 67.177.35.60

I love you SMOOTH!!!! The running God's are for sure with you this week! Do you know what I think? God designed the St. George marathon course as if he was going to run that course himself! Perfect amount of uphill in the beginning, amazing scenery, and perfect time of the year (minus that it is on conference weekend). You are going to have so much fun, and I really wish I could be there to congratulate you as you take your PR! Stay healthy and rested, and do your best! I can't wait to read about it so don't wait too long to post! Is Jeff coming home? That would be fun if he was able to be there when you ran.

From marion on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 15:07:07 from 71.213.105.213

Drive safe and I can't wait to hear how it goes. I am SO excited for y'all!!!

From RAD on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 21:14:40 from 76.27.12.70

sending wonderful, amazing, perfect marathon thoughts your way! Have a great time, I'll be here waiting for the report of a new PR! :)

From AmberG on Fri, Oct 02, 2009 at 09:30:13 from 209.33.225.92

Oh my FAVORITE SMOOTH :)))) ! I can't wait to "hopefully" see you here in Sunny St.George, , , well a bit chilly sunny St.George. Thanks for all your kind words of encouragement!

Drive safely, , , , you have trained SO WELL, I know you will pull out an amazing time and most of all you will have a great time mingling with those around you! We all benefit to be around someone radiating bright rays like you do! You are a gift! Best of Luck to you!!!!!!

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