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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
13.100.000.000.0013.10

Went to bed late.  Got up at 3:30am to rouse the 3 sleepy grandkids.  Took them and my daughter to the airport for their 6am departure flight to TX.  Tummy felt icky from the Up-Chuck-a-Rama gorging last night.

Temp was already 71F as I made my way up to Suncrest.  I thought about the scorching heat that Doone and Flatlander run in...better just suck in up... no complain!  Very pokey going up.  Drank at mile 3, 4.75, Gu'ed at 6.5 (turnaround), 9, 11.  Saw lotsa cyclists and couple of dog walkers.  Very heavy traffic.  I ran with traffic going up, the rising sun in my eyes.  It was a little scary.  Nice view of both valleys at the top.  Coming down was a blast although the quads started to tire at mile 9.5 and felt a blister coming.

13.1 in 2:08:40.  AP: 9:48.  4 min. slower than when I ran it during the winter months...but was happy the AP was sub-10.  Splits: 10:04, 9:44, 10:20, 13:03, 13:00, 12:13, 10:24,  8:34, 7:40, 7:28, 8:08, 8:23, 8:40, (0.1 @ 7:51)  GOOD hill training.  At this point, I don't think my quads could take the DNews trashing!

Got home, spoke with my daughter during the layover at Dallas...wow, I ran the whole time they were in the air!  Off to lunch, then to the temple with my mother-in-law and three sister-in-laws who are visiting from HK, Minnesota and Gunnison.  My baby's receiving his Patriarchal blessing tonight.  Memorable day!!!!!  :)

Inspire 5 Purple (3) Miles: 13.10
Night Sleep Time: 2.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 2.50Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Andy on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 16:30:08 from 159.212.71.25

Excellent run in the heat and with no sleep. Do I need to remind you that you should be running against traffic so you can see the oncoming cars?

From Nancy on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 16:38:08 from 76.27.19.206

Wow for as busy as you are I'm surprised you can fit in a 13.1 mile run. Great job running with no sleep and in the heat.

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 16:44:23 from 75.162.185.70

It was good to see you again, Smoothie. Very nice run on little sleep.

From Kelli on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 18:42:58 from 71.219.99.30

You could have flown to Dallas instead of running! How is that for a mind trick????

From calliej on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 00:29:16 from 97.126.148.19

Way to run on no sleep!

I'm from MN, what part of MN is your family from?

It is the best place ever!!

From AmberG on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 01:20:04 from 75.162.151.203

Wow Smooth, I will never complain again about no sleep, , , you just keep on going! I've always thought of you as a little energizer bunny! :)

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 11:38:08 from 174.23.214.90

Andy ~ Yes, keep reminding me to be smart.

Nancy ~ Thanks! For some reason, I function better if I get a run in. I guess I love to run. It was crazy fitting that 13 miler up a mountain on 2 hrs sleep. I was dead tired last night and this morning felt like a 92 yo.

Dale ~ It was fun seeing you too. Can't wait to see you at PCM.

Kelli ~ Hubby used to tell people it takes the same amount of time to DRIVE to SGM as it is for me to RUN it. YEP, I could have flown to California and back...crazy mind trick!

Callie ~ That's what my sis-in-law says too. They live in St. Paul area.

Amber ~ YOU, my dear, are the energizer bunny! :) I really can't function...eventually it all comes crashing!

From Toby on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 22:48:47 from 216.194.124.37

You are one tough cookie!

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