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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
11.006.250.000.0017.25

KT taped right knee before heading out.  Temp was in the mid 20s, calm, partly sunny.  Perfect running weather. 

Ran w/ Karen (Sky) down Center St to Cedar Hollow to AF Jr High to bridge by the Temple (mile 6).  Gu'd and turned back same route since Karen only needed 12 miles.  Stopped at AFJH for potty break.  Ran up Center St strong.  Mile 12 was mostly uphill and was able to keep it at mp.  After dropping Karen home ran 5 more by myself at mp.  

When I got home, Emi and her mommy were just getting out for a walk.  So I walked with them around the block.  We checked out the chickens and rooster, big rocks and pebbles, neighbors' dogs and cats.  Emi likes to run 3 sidewalk sections at a time.  We'd say: "get set, ready", she'd bend down to touch her toes then up to run on "GO!".  She'd call out "Nana!" whenever I run behind her as if to tell me to keep up....SO CUTE!!!!  April 18, the day I run Boston will be Emi's 2nd birthday and her mommy's 28th! :) :) :) :)

Afternoon:  Iced the knee.  Shopping = lotsa walking.

Evening:  Stretch & foam roll while watching Lost! 


Inspire 5 (5) Miles: 17.25
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 16:03:52 from 174.253.165.95

Great base. Remember, you don't need to peak, yet.

From LuzyLew on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 16:14:26 from 71.195.221.218

I thought about you the whole run this morning. my run was aweful and I wish I could have come with you guys ! Some days soon :)

From Kathie on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 17:07:02 from 63.248.105.188

Nice miles! Can't wait to run with Clark!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 17:28:50 from 67.2.72.248

I almost called you and Kathie last night to see if you would run with me.

Please baby your legs this evening and tomorrow.

I love you!

Very nice run and lovely walk!

From Smooth on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 17:46:22 from 67.2.89.227

Paul ~ As always you are right! I don't need to peak until may be SG! Ha!

How's your archilles? Are you walking normal yet?

Luz ~ I was thinking about you running in the Provo Canyon this morning and thought about that icy Bridal Veil section. I really miss running with you on the trails! Can't wait to do it before you head to D.C. or later when Cath move back to Utah! :)

You were one tuff winter warriorrette! Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Kathie ~ You will have so much fun running with Clark. Those toddlers don't go from crawling to walking, they LOVE to run! Pure joy!

SSF ~ You should have called! The only time I can keep up with you is when you are running super easy and way slow!

I am icing my knee right this minute. Will stretch and roll this evening!

I love you too! Have a GREAT weekend!

From RAD on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 19:44:00 from 67.172.229.125

What a wonderful birthday present to the two of them to run a race (and I know you'll dedicate at least a mile of it to them!). I love sweet Emi telling you to hurry up, you have beautiful kids and grandkids! Excellent work on the run today, onward and upward and hopefully no more news from the knee.

From Nancy on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 23:02:53 from 76.27.19.206

It sounds like you got a great run in like usual. You make running sound so easy and fun. I can tell you love being a grandma.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 11:53:42 from 69.171.160.246

It's the dog days of running/training before Boston. Get focused in on your training and run smart......no time for needless injuries. PPPPPP !

From Kelli on Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 16:53:53 from 71.219.84.215

KT tape is a miracle worker, huh??? I need to buy stock in the company!

Nice run, and I love little Emi and her running, that is so cute!

From flatlander on Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:41:22 from 76.31.26.153

MP for 17+ miles? Amazing. Glad to see you back in the saddle and logging great runs.

From Smooth on Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 16:36:44 from 67.2.108.71

Rachel ~ Yes, onward and upward, the only way to go!!! :) So excited for your birthday trek tomorrow! When you're that young, you can dedicate each mile to each year of your life! When you get to be my age, you'd dedicate a mile for each of your posterity! :) ;)

Nancy ~ You bet I LOVE being a grandma! From the looks of it, you do too!:) And you have a lot more grandkids than me...more to love! :)

Slick ~ I'm trying to be wise like you no needless injuries...here's to staying true to the PPPPP!!! :)

Kelli ~ KT tape is good stuff! Can I get a discount if you're the stock holder? So excited for your Buffalo 50 miler! How's that tush doing today?

Mark ~ NO, I didn't run 17+ miles at mp. That would be suicide! :) I did the last 6.25 at mp. Here's to staying ON the saddle...no more falling off the wagon! :)

From Kelli on Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 22:51:26 from 71.219.84.215

We all need a serious discount just for advertising!!!

The butt is getting better. The hematoma does not seem to be changing in size, but all of the other swelling is gone and the bruising is about 75% gone. It is tolerable----I WILL TAKE IT!

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