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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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Came across this scripture, Helaman 10: 9, this morning.  LOVE IT!  Gotta catch up with my reading or won't finish the B of M by the end of the year.  

Ran my usual maintenance hour run...nothing spectacular happened...navigated around some black ice...some annoying barking dogs...stinky mink farm...some workers putting Christmas lights on roof tops whistled as I ran past...wondered if they knew I was a grandma!  :)  Busy day with visiting teaching, going to the doc. , playing with Emi!  :)

~~~~***Happy Tuesday to y'all***~~~

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 7.25
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From MarcE on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 13:39:34 from 129.188.33.26

Sounds like an interesting morning. I can't believe there are still Neanderthals out there that think it might be a good idea to wolf whistle at women as they run! :)

Can you copy the verse in here for those of us who don't have a B of M?

From AmberG on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 15:02:13 from 64.255.89.47

Oh I just am laughing at you getting whistled at Smooth!!! You still got it goin' on !! :) You make being a Grandma look good :) I just read that scripture in Helaman, very smooth scripture :)

You are just amazing! THanks for all of your kind words and encouragment. You have an amazing outlook on life! Have a great holiday:) Eat lots of turkey, and yes we can all diet together next week!

From Kathie on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 16:06:08 from 63.248.105.188

Here you go Marc

And if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou cast down and become smooth, it shall be done.

Nice run smooth! I can't wait to be a grandma like you!

From LuzyLew on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 19:01:44 from 208.187.197.42

You are one cute granny!

From Teena on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 19:40:40 from 174.52.45.85

Oh SSF!!! I just read the scripture!!! You are the BEST!!!! :) :) :)

Have no idea how you did it all!!!!

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Bec on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 14:11:16 from 67.177.35.60

That's a great day. I would have whistled too, if I were a man...

From Smooth on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 23:13:31 from 174.23.201.210

Marc ~ Lehi's a hick town...is that the same as Neantherdals?

Hey, PM me your address. I will mail you a brand new B of M then you can "feast" on the whole thing rather than get the little snippets here and there! How about it! Seriously, you will love reading it!

Amber ~ I had to turn and look to see if there was any other girl on the road! TOO FUNNY!

I will eat lotsa turkey in your honor! and pie too!

Kathie ~ You will LOVE being a grandma! It is SO SO SO SO SO FUN!!!

Luzy ~ You're too nice!

SSF ~ :)

Bec ~ Silly guys on the roof!

From MarcE on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 14:46:07 from 206.225.68.25

You're too kind, Smooth! If you send me one, I'll probably have to hide it...especially if my father comes to visit! (I'm a little more open-minded than some -- but don't get your hopes up on converting me from my current heathen ways! :) Even though we don't share the same religion, we have similar beliefs and basic morals, and when it comes down to it we're all brothers and sisters in life.

From Smooth on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 00:24:16 from 174.23.201.210

Marc ~ What heathens? You're the most Christian-like non-Mormon there ever is! NOT trying to convert you. That's the Holy Ghost's job (to convert)! Just want to share with you what I hold dear! You are SO SO SO SO right about us sharing similar beliefs and values and we are definitely brothers and sisters with the same Heavenly Father! Hope you know I think the world of you!!! :)

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