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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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Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles: 311.91
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Wendy called, she and Beth wanted to do their Sat. run today since they're not running tomorrow, a 12 miler up to Alpine and back.  Asked if I could pace them.  Sure, why not!  I promise them a good workout.   Beth's SGM goal is 4:30.  She ran SF 1/2 in 2:09; so I figure their mp is 10:00.

The first 5.5 miles has a net elevation gain of 250', lotsa 400m rolling hills to practice hill running forms.  Mile 1-4:  Splits: 10:08, 10:10, 10:06. 9:33.  Stopped at an elementary school (mile 3) for water; and at the Alpine city park (mile 5.25) for water and gu.  Beth developed a small blister.  I stopped a runner to ask if she had any bandaid or chapstick.  She didn't; but you should have seen the look on her face when she saw Beth coming from behind me.  Turned out she and Beth were roommates at BYU 20+ years ago and had not seen each other since.  What a joyful reunion.  Michelle will be running her 10th SGM.  We parted with promise of keeping in touch.  I saw an elderly man feeding his dog in the yard.  I went up and asked him for a bandaid.  We sat on the curb to tape Beth's blister, then resume our run going back the same route.   About 0.5 mile later we ran into JonA.  Was FUN to see him!  Mile 5-6 splits:  9:45, 9:49

I challenged the ladies to run the next 6 miles like a 10K.  It should be easy with the first 5K downhill.  The last 5K is flat around our 'hood where we can practice finishing strong.  It was a fun workout.  Splits: 8:01, 8:08, 7:53, 8:08, 8:10, 8:23 (ran back to get the ladies). 

Well, I didn't run 13 miles @ mp (9:09) but did run 12 miles in 1:48:20 with an AP of 9:01 and 6 nice tempo miles and good hill practice.  Wendy made Mary a marathon survival kit, along with the pace band I made up for her, we bid her good luck and will see her in 24 hrs. at TOU!

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE RUNNING TOU TOMORROW!  Hope to see some of you!

Mizuno Inspire 4 Jade Miles: 12.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 15:08:19 from 76.27.12.70

I wouldn't miss you for the world!! You are such an amazing lady! 12 at lower than MP? I seriously wish I had your energy and pizazz for life!! You are one amazing woman!!

From JulieC on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 15:41:03 from 67.40.106.110

Wow Smooth, you talked as if your run was a "walk in the park". I love it. Enjoy your pacing tomorrow. Should be great weather and lots of action. Sure would like to meet Deana Kastor or Kara Goucher. Or at least see them fly thru the course. I am, however, routing for Allie :DDDDDDD

From DonGardinero on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 15:41:04 from 75.162.168.65

Smoothie, there is definitely something magical about you. Every time you post your runs, they brighten everyone's day. Oh and I seriously wish I had as much energy as you. You're pretty much running back to back half marathons and it doesn't even phase you. Unbelievable!!! I really hope I see you tomorrow.

From Smooth on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 15:50:25 from 97.117.81.161

Rachel ~ THANKS! Isn't running GREAT! GOOD LUCK tomorrow! BQ here you come!

Julie ~ Too bad you had to work tonight or you could be running up in Logan tomorrow. Deana and Kara don't stand a chance with the high altitude and the downhill making them go too fast and bonk. :) This TOU belongs to Allie. It's on her turf and in her terms.

Dale ~ WOW! THANKS! Never been called magical before. That's so sweet! I hope to see you tomorrow at TOU. Enjoy your "26.2 long training run". Save your speed for SGM. :)

From Teena on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 16:02:39 from 67.177.20.13

I agree with Dale ... definitely something magic about you!! I just love you.

Please have a TON of fun tomorrow.

I can't believe you are running 56 miles this week!!! You crazy girl!!

I love you so much!!! :)

From Smooth on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 16:05:34 from 97.117.81.161

Teena ~ Not 56 miles this week. Don't scare me like that. I just checked. I've only ran 30; so max is 42 after tomorrow's run at TOU. Wish I could see you. Miss you so so so so badly. LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

How are you feeling today? Hope your leg is healing nicely. LOVE YOU!

From LuzyLew on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 17:13:56 from 208.187.197.42

Man you ran a hard, fast week. Good for you. Have fun tommorrow pacing your friend at TOU. It should be so beautiful up there. I love Northern Utah. Enjoy!

From Kathie on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 17:32:52 from 63.248.105.188

Have fun tomorrow you will be such a big help to your friend...I am sure she will do great!

From Becca on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 02:34:44 from 90.200.227.251

What a fun coincidence to run into an old friend on the road! Sounds like an excellent run in very good company!

From Scott Wesemann on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 03:09:10 from 75.162.76.104

Smooth, I really love your blog. Very nice report.

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