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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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It's wicked windy out there, went to the LC with hubby and Karen instead.  Ran on the track for 21 laps (a little over 2.5 miles) until treadmills become available then did 1min on/off on the mill for 1.5 miles.  I think we average 9mm for the whole 4 miler.

Jogged 4 laps on the lazy river.  Swam 8 laps alternating between free style and back stroke.  I was able to make it across the pool without stopping!  Yay! :) :) :)

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Last night I signed up for the Sojo Marathon before price goes up at midnight.  I did some tricky talking so hubby would consent to my crazy ideas.  I laid out all the choices and asked him to help me pick the best one (even though he wanted to say NONE of the above ☺!)

1.  SoJo Marathon Oct 20.  Pros: close to home.  I think the course is gentle down with couple of ups.  Plus I get to do the PCM thing going from aid station buffet to buffet with RAD and Lowell!  I am SO excited!!!  AND hubby can cheer along all over the place! :)  Cons: only 2 weeks post SGM. 

2.  Halloween Marathon Oct 27.  Pros: fairly close to home. Beautiful Provo Canyon.  Cons:  Wicked down and up hills that will certainly destroy my already post-SGM-trashed legs!

3.  Pony Express 50 miler Oct 19.  Pros: love this historic course with pack dirt trail.  Own crew with ultra fun.  Cons:  too far from civilization and risky in case of a tachycardia episode.

4.  Ogden Valley 50 miler Oct 27.  Pros: beautiful Ogden Valley.  Cons: a wicked up and down over Mtn Green at the beginning (start) and last miles (to the finish), all on roads which may be risky for another sf.

5.  Just Cuz Marathon Nov 3.  Pros: fun casual run up to the start of the half then back down so less punishing on the legs.  Cons:  may encounter another snow storm and icy road like last year.

6.  Really Big Free Marathon Nov 3:  Pros: it's free.  Cons: it's an 8 hr drive from home and since baby Skylar may be blessed on Sunday the 4th making it not practical to stay overnight after the race.

See... the BEST and FUNNEST choice is #1. :) :) :) :)

Elixir 6 (hot Pink) Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 14:09:02 from 98.202.23.178

Oh heck yes it is!!! I am SO coming with you!!! I am SO excited! Craig just rolled his eyes when I told him my plan :) My SIL is using her entry for the half, poo. So, I might have to just meet you along the course and take a short cut to the finish, but I will be there!!! YIPEE!!!

Oh, and speed work, already?!? Dang girl! You are resilient! I love the swim too! You'll be ready for a tri next year, I just know it! :)

From Smooth on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 15:02:45 from 65.130.14.36

Larry rolled his eyes too! OK, I'm excited to have you run along however much you can with me! I'm SO EXCITED. I looked at the map, the Half starts really close to my son Jeff's condo!

Not speedwork! I have zero speed in my legs these days. The on/off only lasted 13 min and the ON was at 6.8mph which is pathetic! :)

From Nancy on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 18:35:31 from 76.23.21.118

I'm sure you will love this Marathon because it is in South Jordan the best city in the world.

From allie on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 19:16:08 from 97.117.85.204

your decision-making skills are superb. have fun at SOJO.

great workouts today, especially with the swimming. wahoo!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 22:58:19 from 63.230.2.158

You make me laugh!!! :)

Sweet Dreams. :)

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 20:39:14 from 65.130.14.36

SSF ~ are you laughing at me? :) :) :). I know I sound ridiculous! :)

From flatlander on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 14:13:59 from 198.207.244.102

So 11 marathons this year? That sounds about right, can't imagine why all the eye-rolling.

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