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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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Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles: 60.91
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.005.000.250.0018.25

"The air is REALLY BAD out there!!!  I didn't see a single soul running,"  said my sweetheart on his drive home from the temple.  

"Are you sure?  It's probably just fog.  People aren't out as early in the winter.  May be the air is better up in Alpine!"  I argued.

"The air is better at Solitude.  Come ski with me!"

"But I HAVE to run 18 today!!!" I insisted

"Run on the treadmill.  That outside air is BAD for you!"

"Noooo! NOT the treadmill again...." I whined.

I dragged my stubborn and tired self out the door at 10:25 am.  Heading up the Suncrest Rd towards Alpine I was huffing away around mile 1.6 when Teena called my cell.  Couldn't turn around and go home now after telling her I was running 18 OUTSIDE! Mile 1-6 splits: 11:10, 11:00, 9:55, 9:47, 10:04, 11:04

Ran all the way up to Alpine canyon, average 100' elevation gain per mile.  Mile 7 had an elevation gain of 210' and my pace slowed to 11:40...yikes!  On the way down on mile 8 I thought I was picking up the pace.   So disappointed that it was only 9:30.  :(

Traversed over eastward and ran all over Alpine, more hills.  Stopped at the park to use the bathroom at mile 11.  Took gu at mile 13.  I was disappointed to see my time was 2:14:xx, my all time slowest Half.  Splits from mile 9-13:  10:40, 9:10, 9:32, 9:50, 10:09.

With 5 more to go, I decided it's time to get serious. stay focus and run some mps.  I "sprinted" the last 0.25 mile home.  Splits for mile 14-18.25:  9:07, 8:58, 8:55, 9:05, 8:37, 8:04.  TT:  3:00:35  AP: 9:55

My throat/airway is rather irritated w/ burning sensation, mild wheeze and cough.  I am too stubborn for my own good.  So glad next week is recovery week!  Crossing my fingers for better air quality.

Inspire 5 (1) Miles: 18.25
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Metcalf Running on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 18:18:36 from 97.126.137.68

You are crazy!! I opted to snow shoe up by snowbasin ski resort. I just could get out in the icky air. It also got my husband out so that was fun! Way to pick up the pace at the end... you are one strong girly

From april27 on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 19:00:07 from 99.188.251.180

Wow those hills and the air made your splits so wonky! You did great no the last part. You HAVE to be proud of that since the first part was so hilly!

From Kathie on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 19:57:49 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run, but I wouldn't call a half marathon a recovery week! What time are you planning on at St. George half?

From jun on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 20:07:42 from 97.126.237.192

Wow, great run. I certainly don't have your willpower as I would have completely caved and gone skiing. But then again, I LOVE SKIING. It is sad I haven't been this year.

I wouldn't be concerned about your time or pace. The heavy air makes you slower. Ha.

From Andy on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 21:17:23 from 198.60.114.178

Being stubborn is a good thing for a marathoner. Great job today.

From vinh on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 22:13:00 from 71.68.254.197

Another impressive run Smooth! Please change your nickname to Superwoman =P You are awesome!

From Smooth on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 22:15:25 from 174.23.217.47

Lori ~ SO JEALOUS of your clean air snow-shoeing!

april ~ hills+sucking in bad air=poor performance! So foolish of me!

Kathie ~ I have no clue what to run at Painter's. I'll probably treat it like a training run and happy with a sub-2. All these accumulation of miles and bad air cannot be good!!! STINK!

jun ~ I am skiing on Mon with the fam. I can't say I LOVE skiing. I would have enjoyed skiing more if I didn't worry so much about falling, breaking a leg. You know I have my priorities...Boston in the horizon! :)

Andy ~ Being stubborn is NOT good in marathon training though! I kept: thinking what would Andy do? He'd never run on the TM! Wish I had a Bountiful Blvd. here! :)

From kellies on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 01:56:16 from 63.248.32.71

Hey Smooth!!! Oh my heavens, you are awesome!! SO sorry your throat is irritating you but WOW, what a great run to show for it!! I wanted to tell you thanks for the sweet comments on my blog at Christmas and New Years!! I haven't blogged much lately so forgive me for not responding but I have been thinking of ya!!! Your running is doing really well and you will do great this weekend. Good luck!! I look forward to seeing ya'll down there!!! So long for now cute little lady!

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 22:49:18 from 75.162.72.176

What an amazing week for you Smooth. Very nice.

From Rhett on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 12:03:15 from 74.41.249.102

Sounds like a very tough 18 miler with that serious climb on the first half. At least you will get a break from all that nasty air on Saturday in St.Goerge.

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 18:11:23 from 205.172.12.229

That is an awesome long run coupled with hill climbing. way to go!

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