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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
6.140.000.000.006.14

I had wanted to either volunteer or run the Thanksgiving Point Half with my friends.  But I have a bridal shower for my niece today.  So, I got up early to run a short recovery 6 miler.

The weather was beautiful, perfect temp with sunny blue sky.  My calves were just a little tight but felt great after the first warm up mile at 10:30 pace.  I took it nice and easy and no soreness to speak of.  TT: 1:00:14.  AP: 10:00

Oh, I lost 6 lbs, yay, 4 more to go!

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 6.14
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 18:23:44 from 75.162.179.165

You lost 6 lbs of what? Glad you decided against running that half.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 19:10:20 from 24.8.167.243

I actually think that the bridal shower was a good thing because it kept you from running the half. I would have thought you were crazy if you had run the half.

From LuzyLew on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 19:12:20 from 69.169.167.157

What a full week you had! Kids graduating college? You just never stop. Not even 10 pounds of saline pumping through your tininess, and the Boston Marathon can slow you down. I am in humble awe of your greatness. Truly.

From LuzyLew on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 19:14:24 from 69.169.167.157

Not to mention, your 32nd wedding anniversary. This was a big, wonderful week. Amazing, you're amazing.

From AmberG on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 13:07:48 from 64.255.88.138

WOW SMOOTH!!! I just barely caught up on your whole BOSTON experience. Congrats on such a great race, it was fun to read about all of your experiences, the thoughts that went through your head etc. So sorry about your leg cramping and your 2 hr stay in the med tent! Dang! I'm glad you are ok though, and that you got to spend your trip with such incredible friends. Plus, the boston jackets are SO SO SO cute!!!!!!!! Your hubby is great to tell you to get BOTH!

Also, Congratulations on your Anniversary AND your son's Graduation! You've had such an exciting week. Man, I miss a lot when I miss out on reading your blog!

You are an incredibly strong runner and such an amazingly fun person!!! :) You trained so hard through snow, rain, cold, etc . . . . you should be so proud, , , nothing can stop you and your desire to achieve your goals!!! One last CONGRATS!!!

Sorry this is out of context, I probably should reply on the correct day, but I wanted to make sure you got it.

From Smooth on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 17:33:28 from 174.23.172.155

Dale ~ You're sooo funny! I lost all 10 lbs of the water I gained after Boston. It took 6 days! Now I don't feel like a beached whale anymore...just a slow baby elephant!

Carolyn ~ My friend, Marcie, ran the Boston 5K on Sunday, the Boston Marathon on Monday, then the Thanksgiving Point Half on Sat. She took 2nd AG on a tough hilly course to boot. There're fast runners on that half b/c they gave out prize money.

So, I am NOT the least bit crazy like Marcie! She's amazing!

Luz ~ It WAS a full busy week. That's why it took me so long to catch up on the blogging. I miss you already.

Amber ~ I haven't kept up on your blog either. Going over there now. THANKS for your kudos! You're too cute!

From Tom Slick on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 09:23:59 from 168.179.157.104

So Ms. Smooth, hows the Boston recovery coming and are your going to be doing the UVM with me?

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:44:50 from 174.23.172.155

Hey Coach! Recovery is coming along great! No more soreness, but still slow. I think I left my giddyup in Beantown.

Am gearing up to run Ogden in 18 days. You're going for BQ at UVM right? So yah, I'll tag along for the first 500 yards; then you'll leave me in your dust! UVM should be a fast course. I am certain you'll run your best time there!

From auntieem on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 11:33:27 from 24.18.77.246

Hi Smooth! Just caught up in here and read your Boston report! Great report, and many congratulations on you run and BQ qualifying. Sorry to hear about the med tent experience, but, what can you do? It happens. Sounds like recovery is goin' well!

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 14:07:06 from 174.23.172.155

auntie ~ THANKS! The med tents folks were WAY too helpful! I just hope I never have to experience that again and I won't want to wish that on my worst enemies! :)

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