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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

Sat, Nov 20, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
20.20	6.00	0.00	0.00	26.20

2 Halfs to redeem a VOF Marathon DNS

Woke up feeling much better, some nasal congestion, achy muscles & joints. Texted Carolyn last night about running this morning. She would run w/ me if the weather holds out. After she left while I ran by myself, I got the idea to run 26.2 today to redeem my DNS. Considering I didn't taper (ran 10 miles at AP of 9:24 yesterday on the JRP), was sick, had some important things to tend to, I did the best I could to redeem myself! Another legit reason to DNS was I didn't want to give the flu/cold germs to Marcie who was supposed to be my travel companion to the race. Anyway, here's the unofficial non-race-report! :)

Half #1: 8:06 am. Ran 7 miles with Carolyn under dark cloudy sky in 1:05:51 (AP: 9:24). Took a potty break, had a banana and water. Then ran another 6.1 windy miles in 52:48 (AP: 8:49). 13.1 miles in 1:59:40. Lots of hacking and spitting! Think running cures congestion!?! Kept thinking about those racing today, Maynard, Allie, AmberG and others. Hope they're having a wonderful time! :)

Had to hurry so I could make it to Lori's funeral. What a very special spiritual funeral service to honor a wonderful wonderful mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. SO GLAD I went...lots of tears sprinkled w/ a few laughters! I'm gonna miss Lori and her influence terribly!

PM: Had 5 min to get home for a quick freshen up before heading to the Cedar Hollow Stake Center for a special luncheon. It was wonderful to meet Elder Neil A Anderson (the Apostle), Elder Garret Gong (a friend and member of the 1st Quorum of Seventy), Elder Munday (Area Seventy), Pres. Pitts (Provo Mission President), Pres. Brown (Mt Timpanogos Temple Pres.) and their wives. As we ate this great meal together, Elder Anderson had us each take turn to talk about our families. The brethren and the wives spoke of great personal stories of when/how they were called to serve. If I were at VOF, my hubby would be the only Stake Pres. there without a wife. I am so glad I went. I think that was the reason I got sick this week so I would not miss this special occasion.

Spent 3 hours cleaning the downstairs family room, bed room, playroom and kitchen in preparation for Thanksgiving guests and company. Fixed and ate a dinner of salmon, rice and broccoli. BYU beat NM 40-7. YAY!!! We will be going to the BYU - UTAH game next week!

Half #2: 8:30 pm. Finally had time to run but it's a blizzard outside. Ran 13.1 TM miles in 2:04:49 (AP: 9:34). The last 3 miles were just like at the end of a marathon. My legs were as if on fire, very painful, super tired, wanted to stop SO BAD! I did walk a few times! It was torture but I FINISHED!!!!

So for what it's worth the unofficial time of the unofficial redeemed marathon is 4:04:29. My legs are officially trashed! Now off to bed. I have to be at church at 8:15 am for choir warm up before Sacrament Mtg. where the choir will be performing Simple Gift/For the Beauty of the Earth! At least my arms still work, I think!

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 19.20	Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 7.00

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

Comments

From allie on Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 17:52:37 from 174.23.238.75

seriously? smooth! you are one amazing person. i can't believe you did all of that yesterday, especially considering your tough week being sick. i am so glad you are feeling better and that you had the chance to run your own version of the marathon yesterday. wow. very cool post.

From RAD on Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 17:56:47 from 67.172.229.125

I LOVE it! You always find the right way to balance it all. Wonderful marathon, great time and even more important you were able to attend MANY exceptional services that you would've otherwise missed. You truly are amazing. Congrats on another strong marathon finish :)

From Maynard on Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 18:42:05 from 71.213.26.33

Sure missed you Smooth. Glad you were feeling well enough to get a marathon in anyways--even amongst all that other stuff.

From leslie peterson on Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 21:44:38 from 174.52.158.81

OH MY FLIPPIN HECK!!! You are unstoppable! You really make it hard to say I should be slowing down at my age!!! I will try harder to be like you, IN EVERY WAY!!! You are one in a million my friend. Thanks for the inspiration!!! And GREAT JOB!!!!!!

From Bec on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 00:33:04 from 71.199.12.198

You are OUT OF CONTROL. What in the world? I thought you were sick!! Wait- you are... in the head. Funny thing is I am not surprised with your activities. Seesh. Even 13.1 on the TM? I think you redeemed yourself. Holy amazing.

What an incredible day you had besides the running. You met some powerful people that I am sure you learned a great deal from. It was probably best that you were at that funeral as well.

From flatlander on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 14:22:00 from 198.207.244.102

Can't believe you could run a half on a treadmill, I could never do that. Good post, happy for all the functions you were able to attend.

From JulieC on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 18:28:11 from 70.56.109.139

I want to know why I wasn't invited? I was sitting at the BYU stadium, kind of bored with all the time outs and being way ahead. All I could think is "I could go for another 13 miles right now". Then I thought about how it would be dark and my kids were waiting up for us. Not really they were just playing happily wishing we didn't return....and NO INVITE!!! SERIOUSLY WE Could have weathered the storm together!! BUT I was JUST thinking and NOT doing, unlike SMOOTH who first conceives then achieves!!! Just one step ahead as usual YOU ARE!! : D CONGRATS ON A SUPER MARATHON DAY!!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 19:58:38 from 67.2.85.29

I have been staring at your post for about 10 minutes trying to pick my jaw up off of the floor!!!

It's a good thing you didn't tell me you were going to do this. I would have absolutely tried my hardest to talk you out of it (not that you would have listened, but I certainly would have tried).

When I talked to you last you could barely breathe!!!!

I seriously am speechless!!!!!

I love you so much. I am very happy that you were able to do all of the things you wanted to. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me you are feeling okay today. I worry about you.

Nice job on yet another marathon. You are CRAZY!!!!! I seriously have NO IDEA how you pulled this off.

Please rest now for a bit. PLEASE.

Love and miss you so much.

From Rhett on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 23:00:58 from 74.32.216.228

Smooth I don't know if I should say how amazing you are or how crazy you are. I guess to do something truly amazing, maybe you have to be a little bit crazy. :)

From Andy on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 13:48:08 from 199.190.170.24

Does SuperWoman ever take a break?

From calliej on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 16:22:25 from 97.126.148.2

WOW! That is a crazy day. I hope you are feeling better.

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 03:04:44 from 75.162.75.155

Last I heard you were sick, and then you go and run a marathon? Wow! Very impressive. It sounds like everything worked out the way it was supposed to for you. Hope youre feling 100% again.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 12:41:48 from 67.2.85.29

Just thinking about you running around like crazy trying to get prepped for tomorrow. I want to call ... but I don't want to take time out of your day. I know how stressed you are!!! :) :) :)

I love you!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! :) :) :)

From fly on the Wall on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 12:44:09 from 166.70.192.189

疯狂 :)

I hope you are feeling fine now.

From Smooth on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 00:12:42 from 67.2.111.170

Thanks everyone for the kudos! I don't deserve that.

Yes Fly I am definitely 疯狂 :)

SSF ~ Remember when you called?...I was telling you that may be I was feeling the worst and I would be all better by Sat.? And you were telling me that it's less than 48 hrs...how could I be better that fast? Well, I was not totally better, just well enough to run the miles. I would be very miserable at the marathon especially when I found out how windy it turned out to be. Things always work out...when there's a will...there's a way! :)

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