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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
16.000.000.000.0016.00

10 on TM autopilot mode.  6 on wet road under fluffy  white clouds/blue sky.  TT: 2:29:28.  The sun finally peeked through the clouds, HOORAY!!!!  :) :) :) 

Here's to a wonderful week y'all!!!

 

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 16.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kathie on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 15:38:18 from 63.248.105.188

Looks like big miles again this week!

From Rhett on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 16:30:21 from 170.215.59.130

So how many are you planning on this week Smooth? It's amazing how many miles you've been logging. I'm impressed.

From DonGardinero on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 17:21:52 from 70.6.7.13

There is no stopping the incredible Smooth.

From Nancy on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 22:16:04 from 76.27.19.206

It really amazes me that you can run 10 miles on a treadmill and then go outside and run 6 more. Great job!!

From MarcE on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 23:44:30 from 204.16.82.120

Look at those miles you've logged this year...simply amazing.

From RAD on Tue, Dec 07, 2010 at 01:47:16 from 67.172.229.125

Oh how I love the sun!!

Nice miles Smooth!

From Smooth on Tue, Dec 07, 2010 at 15:13:02 from 67.2.111.170

Kathie ~ We'll have good running weather this week so may take advantage of it. Not sure how big mileage, this old body gets tired and worn out easily!

Rhett ~ I don't know if I'll do another 80 mile week. Hoping for 70. Then next week start the Boston 18 weeks schedule.

Dale ~ Thanks! I'm excited that you're doing the Slam in 2011. :)

Nancy ~ I ran on the TM at first and then when the rain stopped and the sun peeked thru, I just had to go out to take advantage of it. It was slow and easy and enjoyable.

Marc ~ The year is quickly coming to an end. I've got to get the miles in before the holiday food binge and winter blah sets in.

Rachel ~ Sunshine is the best cure for winter blues. Can never get enough of it!

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Dec 07, 2010 at 16:56:49 from 204.113.19.47

"This old body gets tired and worn out easily!" Maybe compared to Paula Radcliffe, but not compared to mere mortals!

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