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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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Ok, the tile guy said he would be here around noon.  So I took advantage of a *free morning* and went to Target to find a more modest black top to go with the cute shorts.  Yahoo, I found two black sleeveless (NOT tank tops w/ the racer back kind) tops that are extra-small and on clearance! :)  When hubby♥ got home I modeled it for him...he liked it! :)  While he worked in the yard, I went out for a test run in the new outfit. 

I believe the temp was in the 80s at 5pm and sunny when I ran around the block.  It was SO HOT wearing black under the scorching sun.  I am rethinking wearing it on Sat. 

The tile guy NEVER came!  Neither did the mason!  NO ONE shows up to work today!  Grrrr!!!  I am sick and tired of the *destruction mess*.  Did I mention they jack-hammered the cement steps in the back on Monday and left a gigantic pile of messy concrete along with the mason's mess of broken bricks and mortar, scalfolding, cement mixers, wood pallets...?  Why do men love to make messes???!!!

Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DaleG on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 01:32:34 from 152.216.11.5

If I knew how to do masonry work, I'd come do it for you. I guess people must not want to work and get paid.

Our new carpet is coming in the morning and I can finally relax for a little while.

From Chad on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 09:56:50 from 168.177.153.27

You can't buy a break with your contractors. It seems to be one thing after another. Good luck in St. George. It looks like it is going to be hot one.

From Rhett on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 13:53:56 from 74.32.213.84

Seriously, you need to talk to Doone and you will feel much better about your "destruction mess." She can truly empathize with you on this one. I'm glad Larry gave the thumbs up on the outfit. What's the weather supposed to be in St. George?

From glidergirl on Thu, Oct 06, 2011 at 13:02:10 from 155.97.238.134

Hey Smooth! I hope you're doing well. :) I'm anxious to read your marathon report, hurry up! Hahaha. :)

From flatlander on Thu, Oct 06, 2011 at 13:07:44 from 198.207.244.102

Can't wait for your SGM report, hope all is well.

From MarcE on Thu, Oct 06, 2011 at 23:13:04 from 204.16.82.120

Smooth - where are you? I saw you briefly after the marathon, and then you disappeared. I hope you're somewhere enjoying a relaxing vacation. Can't wait to read your report.

From Rhett on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 13:46:43 from 216.67.220.16

Smooth, are you, Teena, and Kathie having a contest to see who can go the longest without posting a SGM race report? I hope you're recovering well.

From DaleG on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 15:20:33 from 71.199.57.238

It's old news now. lol

From allie on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 17:07:37 from 24.10.191.18

rhett -- LOL! i've been waiting too! hope you are doing well, smooth. :)

From Steam8 on Sat, Oct 08, 2011 at 17:52:41 from 166.70.55.77

Where are you Smooth? Recovering from St. George? I hope you are well!

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 02:42:23 from 174.27.208.222

Dale ~ Is your carpet all installed now? It will be at least another 10 days before our carpet gets installed. The contractor finally got a bobcat (at our expense of course) to help clean up the mason's mess last week.

Chad ~ Delays with construction is to be expected. I am tired of living in this mess for 3 months.

Rhett ~ I seriously need to talk to Doone to catch up on you guys' lives! :) SG was HOT!

Brooke ~ Report is finally up, 8 days late! I've been crazy busy! How's your life with prego so far?

Flat ~ I need to go read everyone's race report. It's been crazy around here.

Marc ~ I was bummed that I didn't get to visit with you and snap a few pictures. Larry was bummed that he didn't see you. My report is finally up. I've just been so crazy busy with the remodeling project and life in general.

Rhett ~ I haven't checked...but I think I won as being the last one to post the SGM race report! :)

Dale ~ It may be old news...but it's here for posterity! :)

allie ~ sorry to keep y'all waiting. I am recovering well. Contemplating the next race. PE 50 and Mesquite...

Steamer ~ How've you been? Sorry I haven't been on the blog much lately. Life's been crazy. I am recovering well from St. George...hmmm may be I should've run harder...dang!

From DaleG on Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 11:33:04 from 184.224.196.177

Smoothie, I'm glad you're recovering. We got our new carpet a couple of days before the marathon. I was going to run the marathon, but I hurt my back again the day before, so Amy stepped up and ran it for me.

From DaleG on Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 11:34:31 from 184.224.196.177

Oh, by the way, I was totally kidding about The marathon being old news. Been waiting to read your report.

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