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Spectrum 10K 2009

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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

Sat, Mar 14, 2009

Race: Spectrum 10K 2009 (6.2 Miles) 00:47:50, Place overall: 41, Place in age division: 1

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	4.00	2.20	6.20

There were still noticeable soreness in my legs Friday morning. Went straight to packet pick up upon arriving at St. George; saw Neffo and her son Alex (a handsome boy) there. I wanted to relax at the pool and do some yoga; but hubby wanted to do dinner and movie; so we went to Marv's (a 50's style diner) and saw "Race to Witch Mountain". A movie with "race" in the title got to be cool, right?

Each time I stepped up or down I could feel tightness in my hip flexors. It dawned on me that I had started doing something new: a bunch of jumpings (from Brain Trainning) and must have stressed the muscles that I didn't know I had. O well, at least it's not injury...yet!

I was awaken by my Iowa son's phone call at 5:00am, an hour before the alarm!!! Couldn't muster up to go run; so took my time to shower and eat breakfast. Got to the bus at 8:00 and saw Kodi. I was so happy to finally meet him in person. It made me miss Lowell. I got on the same bus with Neffo and sat by Rob & Mindy. It's always a delight to visit with them. I saw Sweetiepie standing by the bus as we pulled away, taped the window to get her attention. She looked but didn't see us. I also looked for Huans32 with no luck.

At the bus drop, I was so happy to see AlisaK whom I haven't seen since SF1/2 and BeMo. It was wonderful to finally meet AmberG. She's more beautiful in person than her pic. She was gracious to take our group photo (Rob, Mindy, AlisaK, BeMo, JonA and Kelly). Then it was time to do clothing drop off and head to the start.

Jon, Kelly and I stood shivering while waiting for two more buses to unload. The race started 9+ min late. We punched our Garmin with the count down. Jon was off like a bullet. I just wanted to get free of the congestion so I darted through holes like a crazy mouse. Somewhere after mile 1, Huans32 came flying by. I was so happy to see him. He kindly cautioned that I was running too fast, 6:30 pace? I took his word for it and slowed down a tad. Soon after KellieS came up and put one arm around my shoulder (a running hug). I didn't know she was running this and told her to chase down Jon.

What a beautiful sight, red cliff canyon, clear blue sky, crisp clean Spring air. Soon we got to the Ivins neighborhood and the mind game began. I passed five road kills on mile 4, three on mile 5. Just before the mile 6 marker, I was passed by a fellow blogger who introduced himself as Shimelle's brother. Very nice to meet you and good job! I could feel myself fading and stopped to grab a drink. Another fellow blogger said hello after the last turn. I concentrated on reeling in road kill. I was only able to pass one trim fit guy who turned out to be 60. Then the most welcoming sight of hubby with camera in hand and Huans32 who ran in with me and encouraged me to push to finish in 47. I wouldn't have been able to do it without him. THANKS MARK! YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE TO TAKE CARE OF US!!!

My bib # was the second one drawn; the first one drawn was a Garmin. I got a free visit to a chiropractor, how exciting. I'll probably need it when I get old. We had to hurry back to Salt Lake for an event; so sorry I didn't get to meet everyone at the pizza party.

Here are the splits: 6:59, 7:43, 7:18, 7:43, 8:11, 8:29, (0.2 @ 6:26) WHAT A FUN RACE!!!

Mizuno Inspire 4 Sz 6.5 (A) Miles: 6.20

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

Comments

From Teena on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 13:38:50 from 67.177.20.13

Check you out ... Miss Sub7 minute mile girl!! :)

AND #1 IN YOUR DIVISION FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!!!

Champ Champ Champ!!!

You amaze me!! Hope the heels that you had to wear afterwards didn't aggravate anything and that you were able to get your feet up at least part of the day.

I love you!!

See you soon!!

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Smooth on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 13:54:40 from 71.36.65.79

Teena!

Thanks for the phone call after the race. I was more happy about your Sat. run than my race. The Gala was a success, 8 students received scholarships and we honored 4 outstanding Asian business owners and professionals. The food was fab. I slept like a baby and the legs and left ankle tendon seem to be fine today. Can't wait to see you. I LOVE YOU!!! How are your legs today?

From jona on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 14:02:32 from 76.27.81.31

I second Teena' opinion! CHAMP!

Wow your awesome!

Was so fun to see you. Great race Champ!

From Marion on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 15:01:47 from 71.213.125.164

WOW!!! You are truly AMAZING and INSPIRING! I will forever be grateful that I met you :) Your race was FANTASTIC!!! You are the reining QUEEN of your age group- and most other age groups too :) Big ((((((hug))))))! CONGRATULATIONS on an OUTSTANDING race :)

From Andy on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 16:00:40 from 198.60.114.178

You ran an incredible race. Looks like this are falling into place for a great Boston.

From tarzan on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 16:52:19 from 97.117.75.12

Wow - first in your age division! Congratulations! You are one of my running idols. I want to be just like you when I grow up.

From Teena on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 17:35:23 from 67.177.20.13

Hey Champ!! Sounds like the Gala was great!! My legs are paying for my foolishness today. How was I to know though? The pain seemed so much improved yesterday.

Hopefully tomorrow will be better! I will keep my appt with Dr. T.

Love you!

From Marce on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 18:22:31 from 206.225.68.10

Smooth, YOU ARE AMAZING!! And I thought you were going to St George just to run a nice easy race to get guaranteed entry into SGM! Hah! I should have known better. Great splits, speedy lady! So where are the results posted? I can't find them anywhere.

Congrats on you AG victory and your free Chiropractor certificate. :)

From Kelli on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 20:56:44 from 71.219.76.202

Yeah SMOOTH!!! You did it! I am so glad that you pulled off a win and that your owie foot cooperated with you for the race! You are so awesome. (Now, you are feeling good, so how about that Riverton 1/2????) I wish I had been there to cheer you in!

From huans32 on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 22:11:39 from 71.35.218.186

Great race report Smooth. You did awesome and even got a bunch of road kills. I was so shocked to see you so far ahead of me at like 1.5 into it. I was like I cant believe that Smooth up there. And then to see we were going so fast. :) You did a great job. Cant wait to see you come in at another race.

From DonGardinero on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 23:22:24 from 75.162.97.226

Results can be found at www.runnercard.com

From DonGardinero on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 23:25:02 from 75.162.97.226

Smooth, Smooth, Smooth!!! Wow, you are faster than a speeding bullet. You finally got your sub 7:00 mile. Congrats on that and the gift certificate and 1st place in your age group. I'm so impressed with all you do.

From Amber on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 00:16:32 from 64.255.88.143

Smooth,

Yeah!!! It was so fun to meet you! You are such a cute little fireball! :) Congrats on your race, you did amazing, and I think it is so funny that you counted road kill . . . I didn't see ONE! Whatever it takes to keep your mind off the pain huh? You are an amazing lady, so full of energy . . . Did you get your cookie? If you didn't I'm sending you one in the mail, , , seriously, overnighted to you! Good Job again on the race!

From huans32 on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 09:48:17 from 71.35.218.186

Amber- Amber road kill is what you call the person that you pass in the race.:) And Smooth had a lot of them.:)

From Bec on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 10:28:03 from 205.123.38.98

Smooth,

Look at you splits...AMAZING! First in your age division too? I wish I could have been there to cheer you on. Sounds like you had a great race.

Ummm, 5 WEEKS!!!! We are almost to the TAPER (I'm stoked for that).

From leslie on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 13:30:27 from 76.23.61.78

Yeah Number ONE girl!!!!!! Sounds like a blast and you knew almost everyone there! Way to Go!!!!! So that is two years in a row? You need to keep that record going for many years to come!!!!! AWESOME!!!!

From Teena on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 14:00:30 from 67.177.20.13

Hope you are feeling great today Champ!

From Kathie on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 14:13:15 from 207.155.176.10

Way to go smooth you are now the queen of chin-ups and Road kill!

From jun on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 17:28:43 from 66.239.250.209

I can only reiterate what others have said. Congrats.

What impresses me most is your gratitude for being able to meet everyone and build relationships. You're Awesome!

From JeffC on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 11:25:25 from 167.207.128.101

Wow Smooth, you were really smoking that first mile! Congratulations on a really great race and beating Mark...at least for the first mile or so....

From kellies on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 12:57:53 from 160.7.238.59

So good to see you on Saturday Smooth. YOU DID SO FREEKING AWESOME!!! You are so cute, just want to be around you all the time!! You are going to do awesome in Boston!! Keep up the good work. Here's another HUG coming from Cyber space this time. Have a good day :)

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 18:15:33 from 71.36.65.79

THANKS!!! everyone for your kindness and the oodles of kudos. I think you guys and gals are the greatest! I'm the luckiest person to have met you all. HAPPY RUNNING!!!!

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