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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
5.000.000.250.005.25

Read Alma 7 this morning.  I love this chapter which talks of Christ's atonement and the way to inherit the Kingdom of God.  I soooo need to work on those virtues:  purity, humility, faith, hope and charity.

Ran w/ Wendy & Carolyn.  Got sprinkled on a bit but escaped the windy storm.  Got a friendly *offer for ride* by JonA...sure put a smile on my face!  AP: 9:30  Splits: 10:13, 9:37, 9:23, 9:32, 9:16, 7:52.

6 circuits of Pfitz CSE

The quads and hip flexors are tighter than tight!!!  Kills to foam roll! :(  Lots of stretching!

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 5.25
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Andy on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 16:19:06 from 159.212.71.200

I admire you wanting to continue to improve all aspects of your life but I have to say that you exemplify those virtues more than anyone that I know.

From Smooth on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 16:22:28 from 174.23.160.38

Thanks Andy! You are too kind! :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 16:50:38 from 174.52.45.85

I second what Andy said. SSF, you are the real deal. I love you so much and count myself extremely lucky to have you in my life.

Now ... why haven't you been over yet?

I will be home all evening. Are you coming?

From Nancy on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 21:24:24 from 76.27.19.206

I think you are doing a great job with running and also with Faith, hope and Charity. Keep up the good work!!

From Bec on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 00:06:08 from 67.172.233.189

Time for me to read Alma 7. Thanks for sharing that.

Nice recovery week Smooth.

From Rhett on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 12:07:02 from 184.10.154.226

I you need to work on those things, I'm in big trouble.

I agree, great chapter!!

From flatlander on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 12:47:48 from 76.31.26.153

I had a comment about faith, hope and charity but somebody beat me to it. If you find some more animals, though, you can name them Shirly, Goodness and Mercy. I concur, you are already a great example of these values. Good run, nice progressive splits.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 13:56:39 from 67.42.27.114

I hope you are getting some recovery, as you more than deserve. Remember, recovery is necessary to improve, you incredible woman.

From Smooth on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 17:32:54 from 174.23.160.38

Thanks all for your kind comments. I don't deserve that. What a blessing to know you wonderful friends!

Paul ~ You are SO RIGHT!!! I have been neglecting the little things that are so important in recovery. I am repenting!

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