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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

Mon, Feb 23, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.50	1.00	0.00	2.50	8.00

Schedule calls for VO2max workout: 8 mi w/ 5 x 600 m @ 5K race pace, jog 90 sec between. I didn't program the Garmin to meters. I simply ran half mile intervals. Ran 2 miles to warm up. I could feel the "hang-over" from Saturday's long run. The mind was willing but the body was sluggish. I had also gained 4 lbs. which is probably 90% water 10% cellular damage repair stuff.

I did 5 intervals at AP of 7:55. I jogged for 90 sec in between. The 3rd interval was run on a very very slight up elevation. I wheezed badly on that one and I think the pace was 7:59. The recovery in between the last 2 intervals was a fast walk. Finished the run with 3 miles at slightly slower than marathon pace with the last mile at 8:47.

This was a hard workout. I think I should have given myself another easy day. But I had to take it when the weather is good, cloudy with T at 38F. I also should have worn shorts. The tights and gloves made it a bit warm.

Five of us friends drove to Magna to pick up our 81 year old former neighbor to celebrate her birthday. We had a fun time visiting and renewing friendships in a tiny little Mexican restaurant. The older I get, the more I treasure these memories and traditions we share as friends.

Mizuno Inspire 4 Sz 6.5 (A) Miles: 8.00

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Marion on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 17:28:38

That was a stinkin cool workout! HARD!!! Holy smokes!

fun party :) I love those little mexican restaurants :)

From rhett on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 17:34:05

Great work today Smooth! Both on your run and in the kindness you always seem to show to everyone, even an old former neighbor. You are an amazing example of the ability to work in both time for yourself (running) and even more time doing for others. Thanks.

From Kathie on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 17:38:05

Ditto what Rhett said. I find it very hard to say I am too busy when I have such a great example showing me that I am not!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 17:47:34

AWESOME, Smooth!!! What a great girl you are. You are a very, very good example. Hey, I used to live in Magna before we moved up here. It's very quiet out there.

From huans32 on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 19:12:11

Let me guess you went to El Habernaros or something like that?? Great job on that workout. And you have push-ups still left to do tonight??

From Smooth on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 19:21:20

Marion,

It's gonna get easier, I hope. I want to build the 800s to 10x's nine days out from Boston.

Rhett,

If I don't have a race to train for, I'd be spending all my time visiting. I'm lucky to be blessed with good people in my life.

Kathie,

Thanks for the compliment. I'm sure you do a lot and just not telling.

Dale,

Magna is a quiet little town, seem so far away. I'm glad Ruth moved there to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. She's an amazing lady.

Mark,

YEP, that's the restaurant with very colorful booths. The "OPEN" sign has 4 Chinese characters meaning "welcome". My friends thought that was strange. The food was pretty good, service was fast.

Push ups tonight should be fun!

From Rachel on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 21:13:25

Smooth, great workout girl! I only did 4 easy today, you are so strong. I love girl's lunches! Right now for me they're at places like McDonalds to let the kids play, but before I know it we'll be out at the local mexican dive (they always have the best food)!

From Teena on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 22:36:45 from 67.177.20.13

SuperStar Smoothie Q!!!

You are so on top of your game right now. I am standing back in awe!! What a workout after the week you had last week. Please take good care of yourself and make sure you are hydrating well and getting plenty of rest. I know you with the rest ... but please at least try.

I love you!! Way to hit those sub 8 repeats!!

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Kelli on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 23:10:18 from 71.219.80.124

Wow, that is one awesome run! You are going to get so fast this year with all of your wonderful training! YOU ROCK!!!!

Hope you had a great lunch. that was so nice of you guys!

From Amber on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 11:08:53 from 64.255.88.41

Great Job on Speedwork, even though your body didn't feel especially speedy. Sometimes the mind just has to take over and rule over our body huh? You are working incredibly hard, WOW! I'm always impressed, and have to admit that when I need a little motivation I look at 'your' blog! Thanks for the comments too, I hope you do the Grand Slam this year again! My husband asked me if anyone else is doing it that I know and I told him 'nope' just doing it solo. It would be fun to know someone else as crazy is out there! I'm excited to see how Boston is for you, you will Rock! BTW, your Mexican lunch sounds so yummy, those quaint little restaurants usually have the BEST food. Thanks again for the inspiration, today is also my speedwork day and I always dread it a little, until it's over then I'm so stinkin proud that I did it! Have a great day!

From lesllie on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 11:15:26 from 76.23.61.78

You rock young lady in your running and your life. I want to be YOU!!!

It feels like Spring out right now, it will make you go even faster! :)

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 15:42:03 from 71.36.64.119

Rachel,

I should have done easy miles. It's killing me now. O well, I need to listen to my body better.

Teena,

This training seems to go on forever. 24 weeks is too long for me. I do need to get some more sleep. Menopause and insomnia stinks.

Kelli,

Thanks for saying I'm getting fast. I don't feel it though. It's okay I don't need to get any faster, just stay the same speed and get older.

Amber,

Your workouts amaze me. I don't know how you get them all done with everything else you do. You're gonna enjoy running the Grand Slam. It's a very satisfying accomplishment.

Leslie,

You're so FUN! I sure miss you. We need to keep each other going, don't we?

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