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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

Wed, Feb 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
11.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	11.00

No motivation to run today. The weather was nice, 33F, cloudy, slight wind. The legs were still tired but I went anyway. The first 6 miles were on the two hills route and the last 5 miles were into a headwind. Here are the things I learned:

1) A 24 week training cycle is a bit long to sustain the motivation. I've been training for over 16 weeks, not counting the weeks before I got on the schedule. I feel like I'm ready for taper; but I still have 7 more weeks to go.

2) 63 mpw was my limit. I should have stayed at 55 max.

3) I need to have more easy or recovery days.

4) Running with sadness is like running with a heavy heart which transfers to heavy legs.

11 miles in 1:51:49 AP: 10:09. Tomorrow is a new day and I'm sure I will feel better. I have already lost 4 of the 6 lbs I gained, a sign that my body is recovering to its homeostasis state and hopefully stronger. Will do push up challenge tonight.

Mizuno Inspire 4 Sz 6.5 (A) Miles: 11.00

Night Sleep Time: 6.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Marion on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 14:54:07 from 71.219.54.89

yes yes yess- take it easy baby! :) You are recovering and WILL be stronger!

Why are you so sad your legs wont move? I get sad because mine WONT MOVE ;) Go play the Celion/Il Divo duet "I Believe in You" I love that song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myTzrtr46dI

From Marion on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 14:55:07 from 71.219.54.89

Don't tell on me, but I am kinda in love with Il Divo! They are just plain HOT!

From Kathie on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 15:02:00 from 207.155.176.10

Smooth it sounds like you need a step down week. Even if it is not on the schedule you should take one. I discovered last year that 55 running miles per week was way to much for me that is why I cross train 16 miles per week and I get much better results.

From Marion on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 15:08:12 from 71.219.54.89

Kathie sounds smart :) Cut back weeks are a good good thing :)

From leslie on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 15:12:59 from 76.23.61.78

Why are you sad? You really have been on a "running your guts out" schedule, I think slowing down and cutting your miles would be a good idea. You don't want to wear yourself out for Boston, cut back and you will be fresher and ready to go! Rest those little baby legs!!!

From Andy on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 15:39:02 from 159.212.71.199

You learned a lot of good lessons. They are all things that you have to find out for yourself. There are always low moments during a training cycle. Just keep plugging along and you will start to feel better.

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 15:40:54 from 71.36.64.119

Marion,

THANK YOU for the song! It moves me to tears! You're right! Il Divo is HOT! I'm gonna have to get some of his music.

My legs move okay. This might sound silly, but I'm sad because Teena has been running with pain. I feel like I'm mourning. I will snap out of it.

Kathie,

Thank you. You always have the best advice. I will make this a step-down week. I'm forced to take it easy, my legs are telling me I'm too old to get any faster.

Leslie,

I got on this blog mostly because of Teena and I am so glad I did. I have been richly blessed by all you wonderful friends. THANK YOU for your encouragement, love and support. You guys and gals are the BEST!!!!

From Marion on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 16:00:06 from 71.219.54.89

I noticed Teena's blog is disabled. Is she getting worse?

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 16:09:24 from 71.36.64.119

Marion, she is taking some needed time for school and things while she heals. She's not getting worse. It's just not the same w/o her around. But it's okay!

From Marion on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 16:15:18 from 71.219.54.89

time for healing is good :)

From Becca on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 17:18:54 from 205.123.38.69

Smooth, Smooth, Smooth! You are amazing, you have to remember that. We have about 7 1/2 weeks to go! You will be back to your old self in no time. Take the time you need to recover.

Last week you motivated me so much to add some mileage to my life. This week I plan to go the furthest I ever have. You will pep it up soon. This is your calm before the storm.

From MarcE on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 21:54:59 from 206.225.68.10

Smooth, you are human...I was starting to wonder. I'm a big supporter of the step back week. Did I see that right--14:00 hours of sleep? That sounds like my teenage daughter on a Saturday. Listen to your body, it knows best. You might need a few days off, to re-invigorate yourself. You know what's best for you.

From DonGardinero on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 22:40:28 from 152.216.7.5

Smooth...You're right, it's not the same without Teena, but it's still good. Yes, get some rest, you need it.

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 01:13:40 from 151.118.168.163

No motivation, but you finished that many miles anyway! GREAT JOB!

From RAD on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 01:16:30 from 67.166.99.8

Smooth, I'm so glad you're listening to yourself. Definately take a week...I'd rather run happy than being miserable during training and get a PR! Thats what running is all about...US and having fun. Give yourself a break and don't mourn it for one second! Hey, since you lost 4 pounds maybe you should go have some icecream or chocolate :)

I sure hope Teena gets feeling better soon, its hard to see such a great runner fall to an injury like this :(

From Rhett on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 11:32:02 from 170.215.58.122

Smooth, I'm impresses with how great a workout you had even with no motivation. I agree that 24 weeks is too long. I didn't start Boston training till after the new year and I hope I'm not peaking too early.

I too am sad for Teena. I hope and pray she is able to work things out so she can get back to running pain free.

From DonGardinero on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 14:54:10 from 75.162.188.239

Smooth, you are just amazing with all that you do. I'm glad you got in 11 unmotivated miles. Geez, if I felt like that I wouldn't even be able to do a mile. Great job. Boston can't get here soon enough, huh?

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 16:20:18 from 71.36.64.119

Dale & Kelli,

If I wasn't training, I would have stayed in bed. I really miss Teena.

Rachel,

I know what you mean. I still love running. I guess I'm tired of training.

Rhett,

I guess 24 weeks is long if you're NOT having fun.

Dale,

I usually feel better after a run, motivated or not. I guess I was feeling down for Teena. I will snap out of it and know that she will be stronger and better in no time. Believe me, I'm not ready for Boston; I have more training to target yet.

THANKS everyone for your kind words and encouragement!!! What would I do without you??!! LOVE Y'ALL!!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 16:29:30 from 71.36.64.119

Andy,

Thanks for your wisdom and encouragement. I'm learning every day. I hope the low moments are just that, momentary. It's good for me to find out these things and grow from it.

Becca,

Thanks for the positive vibes.

Marc,

I forgot to input my sleep hours on Monday. I function best with 8 hours sleep during high mileage weeks. I'm lucky to get 6 though. This past weekend I only averaged 4. Last year at Boston I did not sleep a wink for 72 hours before the race. I think I dozed off on that long long bus ride to Hopkinton. CRAZY!!!

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