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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
7.500.000.000.007.50

Karen ran 11 yesterday to Alpine, just 2 days after she ran a 3 min PR at SG Half!!!  WOW!!!  She has no soreness!  This morning she ran with me for 7.5 and I was the SLOW one (my legs are still very sore especially the calves).  She is thinking about signing up for UVM, it will be her first marathon.  A light snow started mid-run, so peaceful and beautiful! 

Went to lunch w/ Diane, Holly, Cheri, Karen for Wendy's belated 50th birthday at Zupas.  Afterwards, Wendy came over to cut quilt squares while I did some core exercises. 

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 7.50
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 18:11:59 from 161.38.218.168

sorry about the sore legs. sounds like you have had a fun day so far.

very cute new blog picture :)

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 18:16:26 from 67.2.95.228

Allie ~ thank heavens for friends! My day would have been one sad sore one! :)

From Nancy on Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 22:11:09 from 76.27.19.206

I like your new picture. It amazes me that even with sore legs you can run 7.5 miles and make it sound so easy.

From DaleG on Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 22:17:14 from 152.216.3.5

I can't believe you're running. Does this mean your knee is all better?

I wish we could have spent more time chatting after the race.

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 22:36:36 from 67.2.95.228

Nancy ~ Having someone to run w/ takes the pain off my mind. I think NOT running is more *painful* mentally than running WITH pain. Doesn't make sense, does it! I know I'm addicted to running!

Dale ~ My knee is not any better nor any worse. I know I should do some xtraining...but it's more fun running w/ a friend than going to a gym.

I wish we could've chat more after the race. Hubby is always anxious to leave. We barely made the late check-out. We ate our lunch while driving home! Well, there's always next time! :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 01:06:22 from 67.2.104.73

Sounds like a beautiful day!!!!

Love and miss you! :)

From Kathie on Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 15:24:58 from 63.248.105.188

So are you going to run Saturday, if so where and how far? I was planning on doing my first 20 miler are you in?

From Kathie on Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 15:25:21 from 63.248.105.188

Oh and Baby Jett is soooo cute!

From RAD on Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 18:47:55 from 67.172.229.125

Wow, I'm impressed with Karen too! My legs are still in recovery too. I'm a little nervous for a long Saturday run. I'm glad you got a wonderful day out with friends - always buoys the spirit!

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 22:52:14 from 67.2.98.127

Kathie ~ I am hoping I can run on Sat. I don't know where and definitely not a 20 miler.

If the legs feel better I want to do the 12 weeks to Boston program; so it will be 13 - 15 mi w/ 8 mi@ mp.

Where are you running your first 20 miler?

From Kathie on Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 09:06:26 from 63.248.105.188

I think I will just do it around my house if Can't find a group.

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