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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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Race: Ogden Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:35:15
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
26.450.000.000.0026.45

36 hours earlier I was 99% sure I would not run Ogden.  Call it stupidity, bull-headed, blind-faith, whatever,  I just had to go against common sense.  I prayed about the decision and felt right about it.  So I had only one goal for this race, FINISH upright!  I had one purpose, find someone(s) that might need help. 

* The report will have to be finished tomorrow.  I tried "save draft" several times and didn't work. 

Teena taped my knee good on Fri.  All the way up to the Expo, hubby kept asking:  "Are you for sure for sure for sure for sure for sure for sure for sure for sure.  Or are you just for sure?"  At the Expo saw Sweetiepie and her son James.   Guess I can't hide from the Flyers now.  I saw Pron8r and his group at the hotel restaurant where I also saw Charlie Ross.  He introduced me to his friend Susan B. from Michigan.  She and I agreed on meeting at the lobby and ride up together.  She shared with me the story of her husband's unexpected passing in July.  It was good for me to share with her my believes of eternal life and forever family.

At the pop line, saw Darin, Teena's bishop who's Lowell's nephew.  Then Rachel discovered me.  Well, so much for trying to stay under the radar.  Susan and I joined Rachel and Lowell's group by the clothing U-haul with 15 min before gun time.  I felt sheephish showing up to run this.  Lowell gave me some hand warmers which made me less guilty.  We started walking to the start line and the group got separated.  I wanted to get to the 10mm flag but only made it to the 9mm when  the race started.  So rather than walking against traffic, I just stood there until I saw Rob & Mindy Wait, Dale, AlisaK and Sweetiepie. 

Rob and I decided to run together.  I had a great time running the middle miles at SGM'08 with him.  He is one of the most upbeat person.  We were soon joined by Lucy Gull, a 60 yr old running her first marathon.  I met her last year at the Art City 5K and Spanish Fork Half.   She has overcome diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, very inspiring.  We were joined by Lisa Bangerter whom I ran into on the road in Highland on my last solo 22 miler.  She remembered me and my missionary son.  We both have sons playing viola and cello.  We chatted for about couple miles and she dropped back. 

There were people around us listening in on our conversations and pretty soon we formed a little pace group shooting for 10 mm pace and hoping to finish around 4:30.  They designated me as the pacer since I was wearing a bright yellow Boston shirt.  Among the group was two young people, Becky (wearing a LIFE GUARD shirt), running her first and her friend Ryan running his second, a tall sweet lady, Cynthia.  Becky and Ryan trained the Galloway method and would walk every mile.  We always bid each other fondly when they walked and within a minute or so they would catch up.  As we discussed the Galloway way, a 60 yr old gentleman chimed in, so now Lucy found a friend.

What a beautiful morning, my feet was numb for the first mile.  By mile 3 I tossed my gloves.  The first 6 miles split were:  10:04, 9:57, 9:58, 9:52, 9:53, 9:58.  My knee was doing fine.  I was concerned about cramping.  Ogden is where I had serious crippling charlie horse attack both years after I crossed the finish.  I tried something new, using the Enlyten electrolyte stripes.  I reload with 3 stripes an hr before running and would reload every hour wth 2 stripes.  I gu about every 5 miles.  

I found my tummy getting bloated up and soon I looked like I was 5 months pregnant.   Though I was running effortlessly, this bloatness concerned me; so I stopped at mile 10 to use the pop.  That stop signaled in my first leg cramp.  Our group went on ahead and I told them I would catch up.  I soon caught up to everyone by mile 11.  Lucy was struggling.  She had a jacket around her waist.  I encouraged her to ditch it; but it was her favorite.  I knew she wouldn't be able to keep up.  So I dropped her, hoping the 60  Gallowalker would catch her and run with her.  I caught up to Becky and Ryan while they were walking.  They were glad to see me.  It took me to about mile 11.5 when I caught up with Rob.  He seemed to be slowing down.  I said we need to save our legs for the hills.   Mile 7-12 splits: 10:19, 10:14, 10:12, 10:38 (pop), 10:03, 10:05.

I tried to tell a few jokes as we were getting ready for the uphill.   Rob started to slow and never caught up.  My Gamin read 2:07 at the half-mary point, right on pace.  Ryan, Becky and Cynthia were still with me.  Cynthia only spoke once the whole time.  At the top of the hill, a young lady was huffing so I encouraged her.  This was her first marathon and her husband, a tri-athlete is to cycle up the canyon to run in with her.  I think her name was Kelly.  I also re-passed a gal in my AG.  She said she would pass me in the canyon, but she never did.  By the time we reached mile 17,  Ryan and Becky had also dropped back.  I picked up a young girl, named Carrie from New Hampshire doing her Utah for the 50 State Club.  She was to fly to Denver the next day to do Colorado.  We exchanged ideas about recovery.  Mile 13-18 splits: 9:55, 10:30 (uphill), 10:10, 10:34 (too much talking with Carrie), 10:07, 10:08.

The canyon wall is tall with pines.  The rushing river was soothing.  All the runners I passed here were quiet.  I tried to give a few encourgement while I was worried about cramping as this was the stretch were the cramps hit me in years past.  I sang in my mind a few familiar hymns and just enjoyed the run keeping the ITB worry out of my mind.  This year seemed much cooler than the last two.   I was in search for gu at this point.  None of the volunteers knew when the next gu station was.  First sign of cramp came at mile 23.  The parkway became a winding torture tunnel for me as I fought to keep charlie horse at bay.  I barely uttered "good job" to those whom I passed and to those passing me.  I had to stomp hard a few times to get the cramp out of my left leg.  I walked through the last two aid stations drinking powerade and dousing with water.  My breathing was fine, but the cramps kept coming each time I had to use different muscles to navigate this parkway.  I though if I could keep my pace under 11, I could still finish under 4:30.

Once we spilled onto the road, my calves and shins were getting very angry.  There was a guy hunched over with pain.  I stopped to help him and myself stretch.  When he started to run, I could not follow.  My legs would revolt.  Even my left foot started to cramp up.  The only thing I could do was walk for which I was grateful.  So I walked the entire way on Grant Street to the finish.  Teena called me at 23rd St.   Just before the finish line, I mustered to pick up my knees to pretend I was running for the Zasoosh guy.  I was happy that I could finish upright.  Mile 19 - Finish splits:  10:08, 9:58, 10:20, 10:13, 9:55, 10:21, 11:06 13:44, last 0.45 mile took 8 minutes at 17:50. 

At the finisher circle, I found my only charge, Cynthia who finished in 4:31:xx.   She felt bad when she saw me walking.  I told her I was grateful to be walking!  I found Kelli frantically looking for Scott.  She did awesome; but I could tell she was not too happy for her sweetheart.  I learned alot today about the human spirit along this 26.2.  That's why I am addicted to marathoning.

Sorry this is so long.  I told hubby this would be the last year I would run Ogden.  I love the course; but not the cramping issues. 



Mizuno Inspire 4 Sz6.5 Lime Green (B) Miles: 26.45
Night Sleep Time: 2.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 2.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From leslie on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 00:33:51 from 76.23.61.78

It was such a shock to see you run past me!!! I hope you are feeling okay, I can't wait to read your report!!! Rest well my friend!!! Good race Smooth!!!

From Amber on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 00:35:43 from 64.255.88.143

Oh I can't wait to hear your race details!!!! I thought you weren't running this. . . .crazy girl! You are a little rebellious yourself :)

I'm looking forward to tomorrow for your full report . . . . . .sleep tight!

From MarcE on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 01:10:08 from 206.225.68.52

Whatda???!!! Smooth ran? ..and ran a respectable time. Did Larry call the men in the white suits to take you away? Congrats on lucky #14!!! (you're now one up on me)

From marion on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 08:23:55 from 71.219.51.212

I am SO sad I didn't get to say HI! Please give Larry a little kick in the shin from me ;) It looks by your time that you had a nice easy training run, or... a bout with your injury???

From Kelli on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 11:49:10 from 71.219.69.233

SMOOTH you are amazing!!! You are such a great friend to everyone you meet and I bet you helped more than one person (it sounds like 10 or so!) I am just amazed with your spirit and love of life. I am so lucky to have met you. Oh, I am crying. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU! You are the best.

Good job suffering through the torture, that end is hard. That is my last Ogden marathon, too! I am going to try the half, all of the halfer's love the race!!!!

From maurine on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 11:55:23 from 97.117.66.96

Great job, Smooth! I am glad you felt like you could run the marathon and finished well. You are an inspiration to all around you.

(Now I'm feeling like a wuss and tucking my tail in and going into hiding).

From RivertonPaul on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:06:55 from 75.169.33.91

Love your last line! Very inspirational indeed.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:07:35 from 75.169.33.91

I meant to say the last line of your second to last paragraph. :)

From sam on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:08:05 from 90.208.239.172

smooth not posted on your blog, but hey wotta great write up, thats so cool how you ran through all youve been through, CONGRATULATIONS on bravery award!

You seem like such a friendly lady so helpful to others too!

Inspirational :-)

From crockett on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:21:07 from 71.36.65.137

Way to go. I'm wondering if you really have an ITB issue. Could just be a soft tissue issue. It is just surprising that it didn't appear to bother you. That is very unusual. So it was you I saw right before the start. Sorry I didn't say hi.

From Kathie on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:41:56 from 207.155.176.10

Way to go smooth! It is amazing to me how you are so kind, I think that is why so many people are drawn to you. When I grow up I want to be just like you!!!!

From leslie on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:52:58 from 76.23.61.78

you are a sweetheart, I enjoyed reading your race report in full, very inspiring, now that I have been spiritually fed I think I will play hookie with church meetings! Just teasing! You are the BEST!!!

From Teena on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 14:36:54 from 67.177.20.13

Smooth,

I am so proud of you. Not because of the running (although that is very impressive) but because you were finally able to make a decision that was right for YOU without weighing too much about what all us bloggers were saying. You are an amazingly strong woman whom I love and admire more than I can express.

How are you feeling today?

(And btw, you're never running Ogden again? Yeah right!!! You and I both know that you will!!! :))

I love you I love you I love you!!!

From TylerS on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 15:39:01 from 66.119.143.249

COULD YOU PLEASE MAKE A TALK ON TAPE WITH YOU TALKING SO THAT I COULD LISTEN TO IT WHILE I RUN! I THINK THAT I COULD SHAVE SOME MORE TIME OFF OF MY RACES IF I HAD YOU BY MY SIDE. WOW YOU ARE A ROCK WHEN IT COMES TO RUNNING! VERY SOLID, GOOD JOB TODAY!

From Smooth on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 16:41:30 from 71.36.78.246

Leslie,

THANK you! I'm so proud of you! Wish I had seen you in the canyons. I was lost in my "hymn singing". Hope you're resting and recovering well.

Amber,

Look who's talking. You rebelled big time and had such an awesome race plus loads of fun. You're one energetic, happy, talented runner.

Marc,

It was my slowest Ogden; but I'm glad I did it. Larry was happy he didn't have to go in the med tent with me like he did the last two years.

Marion,

Since I wasn't planning on running this; I didn't meet up with anybody before or after. Larry has three important meetings today, bishop training at 6:30 am, ward conference and seminary graduation. He was supposed to take half day Friday off; but was hung up with an unexpected release of a missionary who was in the MTC for only 3 days (sad!); then he had to speak with Elder Richard Hinckley. I feel so blessed that he would support me in this craziness.

Maurine,

Sometimes when we searched ourselves, we got surprised. Don't beat yourself up over DNS. You made the decision that is right for you. You have more inner strength than you ever realized. I admire you for all that you've been through and for who you are, a noble daughter of God. I treasure your friendship.

RivertonPaul,

You are one cool dude. Congrats to you on your AWESOME performance. That sub-3 is in the bag at SGM this year.

Sam,

THANKS! It's very kind and nice of you!

Davy,

Good questions. I had all the symptoms of an ITBS. The lateral part of the knee hurt when I bend the knee. I couldn't walk up and down stairs without pain. I tried to run a few steps in the house for 4 days and couldn't do it. I foam rolled that band with great pain from Tue. on. I think Teena's fingers and hands did magic when she manipulated the fascia and really loosened things up. On Friday she and I both noticed how much looser the band had gotten. I am still being careful with it. It might just be a slight inflammation and I'm going to do some strength and flexibility to that lateral thigh muscle so that ITBS would not have a chance.

Kelli,

I am grateful to have a special friend like you. Sometimes I felt like I'm not in the league of all you fast runners. But you never made me feel I'm not worthy. It's quite the opposite. You made everyone feels special and you're so dang funny about your own running which I think is quite AWESOME and impressive. I hope Scott continues to recover well. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE you a ton too!!! Ice-cream and pizza, huh? My spaghetti dinner at the hotel was very ordinary.

Kathie,

Not sure if it has anything to do with me. But runners are just great people. There is so much to glean from each individual. I really had a great time meeting them even for a short few miles of our run together. On the bus line, I met two twin sisters. Their names are Jolene and Joyce in their 50s. I thought about you and your sisters running many years together. What a great thing that is.

Teena,

My dear dear soul sistah. You were so so so supportive of me throughout this wishy washy phase of mine. How could you say I was strong when I was a basket case and a glob of jello crying my guts out to you. That's what I love about you. You're always so understanding and caring. THANK YOU for "doctoring" me up. You are going to be an OUTSTANDING PT. You already know your stuff and doing such a great job. BTW, CONGRATS again on all those A's from school. I guess you're ready to hit the books again on Monday. You are amazing! You do such excellent job and go 110% in everything you do. I LOVE YOU so so so so so very much! Oh, as for Ogden, I might do the half in the future. That way I could be at the finish to cheer you in which is something I have always wanted to do 'cause you're too fast for me to watch in any race unless I wasn't running it myself.

Today I have the usual soreness. I could not sleep last night due to stomach pain. I am quite nauseated. This has never happened to me before. I went for a walk around the block hoping to shake it off. It just made me dizzy. I'm staying home from church. I need to pack and get better quick. My flight leaves at 8:30 in the morning.

Tyler,

You're one amazingly fast dude. You and Kellie are a perfect running couple. Believe me, you don't want to listen to my yaking, NO! But thanks for saying such kind words.

From jona on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 17:08:34 from 76.27.81.31

Wow your awesome! I love reading your reports, your an inspiration to me. Everyone around you is lifted by your giving and kind personality. Thank you! And great race!

From MarcE on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 17:50:45 from 206.225.68.52

I finally got to read the "long version" of your report. Sounds like a novel by Chaucer..you make marathons fun for everyone..even those of use who didn't run with you this time. Congrats again, and I'm so happy that your ITB must be all better now!!!! Woohoo!

From RAD on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 19:13:10 from 67.166.99.8

Smooth I am so sinkin' proud of you!! You came and ran with your heart...and that could carry you anywhere! Congrats on the race, and especially NO knee pain, that was a bad downhill course for ITBS! I hope I can catch your marathon fever :)

From bec on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 20:24:36 from 67.177.35.60

Smooth,

What in the world? I thought you were injured!! You take a few days off from running and you're right back out there! You inspire me. Girl, if I had faith like you, I would get much further. Way to get out there and be your amazing self. I bet you made one of those runners you were running with truly enjoy the marathon experience. You amaze me everyday.

I bet you made Prez Lew go a little crazy when you told him you were going to run the marathon.

From Nancy on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 22:36:05 from 76.27.11.127

I really enjoy reading your marathon blogs. You really sound like a nice person that helps everyone along their way.

From Amber on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 02:16:04 from 64.255.88.143

It was so great to read your report! I hope you are recovering well!!!! I just wish I could have seen you at the starting line!

Hey, I would also like one of those recordings of yourself talking like Tyler requested, maybe you could sell it to Itunes and all us bloggers could download it to our Ipods. Then we could all run with SMOOTH! THat would be AWESOME :) Do it! :) :)

You are amazing, I'll bet your mansion in heaven is huge!

From DonGardinero on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 10:29:02 from 75.162.103.251

Smoothie...I was so surprised and happy to see you there at the race. Too bad we didn't get a chance to talk....again. You ran an amazing time even with your legs not feeling 100%. Great job!!!!! How are you feeling today?

From JulieC on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 11:48:03 from 65.103.255.113

Smooth- So great that you were "For Sure, For Sure" but not so "For Sure" yet you ran!! I was so happy to see your race report!!! I am so losing my iPod for the next long run so I can hear the roaring river and sing hymns. You are an inspiration to many!!!!

From Rhett on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 13:28:24 from 74.41.249.102

Smooth, as always, your reprot was inspirational. I'm glad you finished upright and without needing assistance. You are one tough lady to finish with all those cramping issues. You never mentioned the ITB. Did it not bother you? I hope you are able to rest a bit this time. I think you started running a bit hard really soon after Boston and that probably is why you had the problems. Good luck with recovery.

From Burt on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 14:23:39 from 68.76.197.194

Great job Smooth. You don't realize how cool you are, do you?

From wildbull on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 19:38:06 from 168.179.180.160

nice report! You did it!

From JeffC on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 11:47:23 from 167.207.128.101

Very nice report Smooth! Sorry you have to run it with mr. charlie horse on your back the whole way. Good race, good time and race goals met, great job!

From MrsFIT on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 13:08:47 from 205.127.70.66

definition of self-discipline: what you are willing to do when no one is watching. That's you Smoothie ~ disciplined! Congrat :)

From MrsFIT on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 13:10:12 from 205.127.70.66

Definition of self-discipline: What a person is willing to do when no one else is watching. (That's you Smoothie ~ disciplined! Congrat :))

From Andy on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 15:03:36 from 199.190.170.24

I was a little surprised when I saw you in one of Walter's pictures. You really demonstrate that marathons are so much more than running. You are a great person and those that got to run with you on Saturday are very lucky.

From Rhett on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 17:22:54 from 170.215.58.122

How is that knee feeling today? Are you taking the proper rest this time around after the marathon?

From jj on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 15:10:03 from 138.64.2.76

Smooth, this is Jose. I didn't even know you ran the race. Wish I could have seen you up there. Loved your race report. I don't know how you muster the energy to focus on others along the way like that. You are one tough lady. Hope you are recuperating nicely.

From Smooth on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 23:42:09 from 71.35.209.119

Jon,

THANK you! I'm the one that is blessed by great people around me.

Marc,

Marathon is a journey with ups and downs, joy and pain, trial and triumph. I'm glad I ran this one instead of sitting it out.

Rachel,

The ITBS luckily never got so bad that I had to DNF. It was the charlie horse that I couldn't conquer. I'm going to figure it out one of these marathons.

Amber,

I kinda stayed under the radar at the start not wanting to alarm my great friends. It was good to run with some old friends and make new ones along the course.

Dale,

I was bummed about not having a chance to visit with you again. I thought you were right behind us for the first couple miles. May be next time. It was a little nuts for me to run Ogden; but I think Teena did a bang-up job taping my knees 'cause the ITBS never bothered me.

Julie,

I love talking and listening to fellow runners. There truly are a lot of humanity to learn from on the 26.2. That's why I'm hooked. Yeah, ditch the iPod. CONGRATS again for winning your AG. You're AWESOME!

Rhett,

I agree with your assessment. I think I jumped right into training hard after Boston and overdid it a bit. I am resting a ton now so hopefully the ITBS is a thing of the past. Eric also thinks that I need to run less marathon to let the muscle repair properly to get rid of cramping issue. But I'm too stubborn to listen.

Burt,

THANK YOU and right back at ya!

Wildbull,

Thanks! I'm glad I did it too!

Jeff,

I only had Mr. charlie horse the last 5K. I walked the last mile for 17 min. so that I could finish upright. It was the only choice. But I was grateful that I could walk. It could have been worse. When I get one of those really bad one, I usually couldn't even walk.

MrsFIT,

THANKS! I need you to say that "I'm disciplined" to my hubby. He just thinks I'm bull-headed.

Andy,

THANK YOU for those kind words. Wow, I

was in one of Walter's pictures? Walter, the king of speed? Cool! I think I'm the lucky one having so many wonderful people to run with.

Rhett,

I've been "vacationing" in Iowa and Chicago. Have done very little running, lots of stretching.

Jose,

Hey, so nice of you to "drop" by. I wish I had seen you at Ogden. When you run as slow as me, it's not that hard to "focus" on other people. It's really quite fun. Yes, I'm recovering well. I hope to run Utah Valley in two weeks.

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