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Payson Onion Days 10K

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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, Sep 07, 2009

Race: Payson Onion Days 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:51:42, Place overall: 17, Place in age division: 1

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	5.00	1.20	6.20

What a fun party! Seiously I just wanted to spend Labor Day morning with my FRB friends; running this thing was secondary. Hubby drove me down to Payson dark and early. He was asking about who would be there. While talking about Kelly(soon to be A) and JonA being there and this is kinda "engagement party" for them; lo-n-behold, the two love birds merged onto the freeway in Orem at that very moment. We made it to Marion's darling "cottage" home with MichelleL greeting us around 6:20ish.

Here are the party-goers: Jon & KellyA, Kelli & Scott, Kellie & TylerS, Walter, RAD, LuzyLew, McKenzie, MichelleL and her office helper & daughter, Marion; and of course the athletic supporters (aka spouses) and darling children (forgive me if I forget anyone).

Enthusiastically we walked to the City Center in two waves to pick up packets. It's a good thing most of the girls wore the RHPC shirts; that's how I could spot them in case I got lost in the crowd which wasn't too big; but nice size for a hometown race on a holiday.

It was so so so so fun chatting with everyone at the start. McKenzie, Walter, RAD were the front leaders, Luz and I lined up behind JonA and Scott while Kelli and Kellie hung at the back. I didn't want to get too far behind for fear that I would get lost. Have I ever mentioned that I'm severely directionally challenged and got lost in a 5K once? OK enough chattering; now onto the race:

I told Luz I would be happy to run in the 9's today (making it a recovery run from the SF1/2 on Sat.) We started out together and within a few hundred yards, Luz pulled away. It was so awesome to have the 5Kers' cheering send off, mainly Marion and MichelleL. Soon Kellie and Kelli passed me asking if I wanted a little spank or love pat. I said yes but they never did and off they went into the horizon. I chugged along and feeling pretty good. I was surprised to see my pace in the 8's and wondered how long would the legs last. Passed a girl kicking her soccer ball while running. KellyA biked back to check on me. Mile 1-3 splits: 8:23, 8:22, 8:25.

I grabbed a drink at the aid station walking. I had been following two guys the first 3 miles. Decided I'm going to take them after turning north and chicked/pinked as many guys and girls the next two miles. Turning east, the sun was in my eyes. I didn't wear my hat or sunglasses. The runners were a little strung out at this point. I was afraid to loose sight of them so I concentrated on closing the gaps. Passed two girls in tank tops, one guy w/ long sleeve shirt, a girl with "Young Living" shirt and the guy from Equador (he asked me where I was from and I returned the question). Mile 4-5 splits: 7:57, 8:35 (slight incline). Took another drink while walking thru the aid station.

The time spotter yelled out "right on 42" when I and the guy in yellow long sleeve shirt passed the last mile marker. I knew then it's impossible to finish under 50. I found another gear even though the quads started to burn just to get it over with so I can get onto the party, the real reason I came. I ran that mile in 8:12. KellyA was a welcoming sight on her bike for the last stretch. Thanks KellyA for riding along side and giving me the headsup on where to turn so I could kick it in. I "sprinted" to the finish under the roaring cheer of Marion & Co. The last 0.23 mile came in @7:41.

We cheered the loudest for the most AWESOMEST MicelleL as she sprinted in smiling!

Everyone in our party did AWESOME today, all brought home hardwares. RAD & I hung around for the raffle. RAD with her tallness & basketball prowlness caught two prizes in the air. Once again I did not win a thing. But the silver dollar 1st AG award was well worth the $17 entry fee.

We went back to Marion's gingerbread home and had the most yummy scrumptious syrup and all the fixings that goes with it. Luz's egg dish was the hit!!!!

THANKS EVERYONE FOR SUCH A FABULOUS LABOR DAY PARTY!!!! Hope I didn't make those of you missing this party jealous!

These are the only pics. Hubby took more "movie" mode.

Little David & Nathan were so proud of their mommy!

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 6.20

Night Sleep Time: 5.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 5.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Bec on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 16:31:35 from 67.177.35.60

Sounds like a lot of fun. Congrats on the AD win. Two races in one weekend? You are a SUPER HERO!

From Teena on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:56:00 from 65.100.203.126

Of course you made me jealous!!! But at the same time I was grinning ear to ear reading your report. Imagining you running, chicking the boys, etc. You did absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! Who else could run so well after such an awesome half only two days prior??? You are the WOMAN!!!!

So glad you had such a great time.

I miss you terribly.

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From kellies on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:59:25 from 67.222.231.10

WAHOOOOOOOOO!!!! A fun, party morning indeed!! Had I known you really wanted that little love tap, I would have given it to you!! You are awesome smooth and your spirit and enthusiasm for running are contagious!! I love being around you. SO GOOD to see you this morning and spend some time with you!! OH, and A HUGE CONGRATS ON THE 1ST PLACE AG WIN!!! YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Better get you a trophy case my darlin! The awards are going to start piling in there~!

From Teena on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 18:00:38 from 65.100.203.126

Oh yeah ... a HUGE CONGRATS on your 1st place!!! (And, of course, your overall place which happens to be the bestest number in the whole wide world!!!!)

((and you can totally use the word "bestest" even though it is not found in the dictionary when you are referring to the number 17))

From RAD on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 18:29:56 from 76.27.12.70

Smooth, I had such a fun time this morning!! Thanks for sticking around for the prizes with me, being tall does have it's advantages - SO glad I was born in America! :) Next time I catch a shirt your size, It's YOURS lady!!

You did an amazing job on this race, holy cow...2 great finishes in one weekend? I'm with Kellie that you need a new trophy case! :)

From DonGardinero on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 19:45:18 from 75.162.96.89

Smoothie...How do you manage to have so much fun at all these races? I wish I was there. You and your friends are AWESOME!!! Congrats on 1st place in the AG. More hardware for your collection. I hope you display all of your awards.

From Burt on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 20:01:13 from 98.167.151.26

Nice job Smooth. Here's a pat on the rear from the Valley of the Sun; metaphorically speaking, of course.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 20:25:14 from 75.169.26.101

Another age group win. Amazing.

From leslie peterson on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 22:05:22 from 76.23.61.78

1st place!!!!!!! What a great race!! Congratulations!!! I love you ladies in pink!! You are all so beautiful!!!

From AmberG on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 22:22:51 from 209.33.225.76

Um, , ya, actually WAY jealous to miss such a fabulous party and run! You are amazing, especially after racing the 1/2 on Sat! Wow! Nice 1st place in Age and you look BEAUTIFUL in the pics!

From Walter on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 22:51:54 from 76.27.15.208

Oh my gosh Smooth! I need you at my races more! Especially when you predict the outcome of the race according to my race number! I hope I have a good number at St. George! 882 is my new lucky number. I may have to put it in the lottery. haha

Great race to you! Most of us FRBloggers got the commemorative coin! We really cleaned up on the awards.

From Bec on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 23:50:54 from 67.177.35.60

I love your pictures! How do I re-size my pictures for the blog? I can't figure out how to put them on here. Please help!

From Smooth on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 23:55:25 from 71.32.234.11

Bec, I download the pics I want to post to a free website, photobucket.com. It will give you an URL link, copy that link. When you're posting, click the icon that has a lanscape on it. It will pop up a window where you can past the link from your photobucket. Be sure to preview it. Once it's on your blog. You click on the pic and it will give you little squares on the corners of the pic. Click on one of those squares and drag to "shrink" it. Hope this helps. Sounds clear as mud to you?

From Becca on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 06:18:11 from 90.207.161.216

Great race! Sounds like so much fun... I wish I could run with you guys in real life sometime...and hopefully it would be on a day with some delicious breakfast! Yum!

From MrsFIT on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 13:11:58 from 205.127.241.18

How come I never here about these fun little get togethers of yours?! I DEMAND INCLUSION :)

From Kelli on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 14:23:37 from 71.219.97.42

So good to see you AGAIN! You had a great race, I always know you have a lot more in you than you think you do! AND you did not get lost, not even close!

Sorry for not following through with the love pat...

Hey, I stayed for the raffle just on the other side and i got NADA as well!!! Bummer, last year both Scott and i won some good prizes.

Have a great week!!!

From LuzyLew on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 15:00:52 from 208.187.197.42

I'm jealous and I was there! I had so much fun. And judging by these pictures, I can actually, for the first time see what I actually look like when I roll out of bed. My hair doesn't 'do itself' like some people I know. You are such a solid runner and I'm envious of that silver dollar. I will try harder next year. That is the best prize for any race I've ever seen. I still can't believe you can rock like that so soon after another race. Amazing. Hope I can keep up with the energizer bunny next Saturday!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 15:44:32 from 71.36.81.201

Bec ~ THANKS! Now you know why I look forward to races disguised as parties.

Teena ~ Miss you so much! Wish you were there. You're the bestest! How are you feeling today? LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

Kellie ~ You're so funny. I loved every minute having you there. The only thing I was bummed about was not there watching you, Michelle, Marion and MAC wrestle that piggy. Can't wait to see you soon. Luvs.

Rachel ~ They NEVER give out shirt my size. It was so fun having my American-born daughter and grandchildren there. You TOTALLY rocked and owned that course! SO HAPPY for your 1st AG and 4th overall! You're gonna do AWESOME at TOU!

Dale ~ Wish you were there too. Friends are what make running fun. So glad your knee is better. GOOD LUCK at TOU.

Burt ~ THANKS for the kind gesture across the valleys and deserts! :)

Paul ~ There aren't too many old ladies running these races. I could've walked and still placed, seriously! THANKS for the kudos!

Leslie ~ Hey, you're one of the RHPC. We need you at the next party.

Amber ~ THANKS! But looks who's talking! You win every race, not just your AG, but the overall! You're the amazing and beautiful one!

Walter ~ With your talent, you don't need any lucky numbers. I was very envious of your bib# though I already knew you would win no matter the number; even if you had a #44 (double death). Did you know that was Sean Sundwall's bib # at the Oly Trial at NYC?

Becca ~ We want you to come run with us. We have great races here in Utah from April to Nov. Check 'em out. You have lotsa friends here; and of course what's a party w/o great food?

Kristi ~ Did you not get Marion's notice? OK! We need to get you on board with the RHPC. I think the next event is in Oct after SGM. Check Marion's blog for detail. I am planning to run 20-22 this Sat. at the Provo Canyon. Are you interested? PM me and I will give you the detail.

Kelli ~ It was so fun to see you. Thanks for having so much confidence in me. I'm really a chicken at heart. How's your PF and hip? Will I see you this Sat.?

Luzy ~ THANKS for hanging out with me. I had so much fun. I just love you! You are so so so funny. Yes, next year you're gonna win that silver dollar. I was bummed that they made that lame mistake in your AG. We are running THIS Sat., the 12th; NOT next Sat., right? Next Sat. is TOU and I'm going up to Logan to run my friend in. Have a great week. See you on Sat. Is Catherine coming?

From LuzyLew on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 15:49:54 from 208.187.197.42

Yes, Sept 12th! Cath is coming too.

From marion on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 23:32:24 from 71.213.124.121

Smooth- your entry sums it all up! Isn't this the best thing ever, to have such GREAT friends and being able to spend time together doing what we love and eating bad for you food???

Thanks so much for coming and bringing the wonderful Pres Smooth :) It is always so great to see Larry, the best cheer leader in the world! :)

xoxoxoxoxox

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