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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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Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles: 311.91
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Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
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Since we are down to one car, hubby had to drop me off.  I was supposed to meet Kelli at 7:30.  Due to my teenager's not having his act together, I got there LATE.  Sweet Kelli waited alone in her car.  THANKS Kelli for coming all the way down here and waited forever for me, ran with me and drove me home after.

The JRP was covered with 2-6 inches of fresh snow.  There were a few animal paw prints the first mile; other than that we had the trail all by ourselves.  It was cool to be first to track fresh powder until we hit the hills.   Steep hills + deep snow drifts + short legs = nonrunnable.  I don't know how Andy does it.  It was also hard to see the trail since everything was covered with snow.  A few places were "lumpy" and slippery.  If it weren't for Kelli, I would have quit.  We got a GOOD workout and that's what counts.

It was a bit windy at the top.  Definitely warmer running northward than southward.  On the south portion we saw a set of footprints with Yaktrak.  I'm glad we didn't encounter any wildlife; however Kelli's cell phone would make a better weapon than my pack of tissues.  It even scared her when it rang.  There's magic in running with a friend in the snow covered peaceful winterwonderland!!!  LOVE IT!!!

Though I posted my miles as easy miles...my legs felt otherwise.  I had soooo much fun because Kelli ran with me.  THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH, Kel!  You're the best!  Did I mention you are so stinkin' SKINNY and AWESOME?!!!!

 

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 14.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 16:46:30 from 174.52.45.85

SSF --

SO SO SO happy that you and Kelli had such a good run! :) I can totally visualize you two have the "how will defend ourselves from the wild beasts" conversation. :) Both of you AMAZE me!!!

I love you!!!

From RAD on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 18:03:16 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work lady! You two are SO fun to be around, wish I could've made it...but I wanted to sleep :) Plus, I knew I wouldn't go the whole way so I might as well stick close to home.

Sounds like you had a great run! Those winter wonderland runs can be amazing, especially with a good friend!

From Andy on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 18:58:51 from 198.60.114.178

No matter what challenges you face you always seem to have such a good time. I guess my long legs make the snow drifts easier to navigate.

From Kathie on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 23:22:17 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run...sounds a lot like mine but I wimped out at 8 miles.

From Kelli on Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 00:47:54 from 71.219.95.151

NO, No, no! THANK YOU for running with me! It was an adventure for sure and a super work out! Who cares what our pace was, we were working out HARD!!!!! My legs feel like lead, glad I get the day off tomorrow. And I was lucky, I have much longer legs...crazy snow, but we conquered it.

Thanks again for meeting up with me, i am kind of helpless without my husband and so tired of running by myself and on the treadmill endlessly!

From april27 on Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:02:56 from 99.188.251.180

YOu guys are so cute! I am jealous of the people that have found running buddies!

From vinh on Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:08:18 from 71.68.254.197

Nice run Smooth and Kelli! Wish I could have ran with yall.

From Kelli on Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:49:45 from 71.219.95.151

It was kind of more like snow shoeing, minus the snow shoes!!! But at least it was above 20 degrees and we had company. We just needed someone to meet at us at the end with hot chocolate and muffins.

From Twinkies on Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 13:17:33 from 67.166.116.191

Great run. You gals did awesome. Running in the snow is one of my favorite Winter sports.

From Bec on Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 21:44:06 from 76.23.55.210

Sounds like a great run! You two are cuties. I love your new skiing pic :)

From Teena on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 00:56:58 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- What are you still doing up??? :)

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 00:58:56 from 174.23.217.47

Hey SSF!!!

Wish you were running with us! Miss you soooo much! I'm soooo happy you're running pain free and final's almost over. I LOVE YOU!!!!

Rachel ~

Kelli said you wanted to come; but it was silly to come all the way for a short run. Glad the Zofran finally gives you some relief and you went out for a run!!!

Andy ~

Seriously you are the toughest and most dedicated I ever know. The whole time while running in the snow covered hills, I kept thinking: "Andy would make this look easy! Just don't know how in the world he runs in all kinds of conditions!"

Kathie ~

It was quite an adventure! You had an awesome run.

Kelli ~

You know you're the BEST running partner EVER! Hope you're having a restful Sunday. Can't wait to run together again!

Yes, it would have been nice to have someone chauffer us and give us hot chocolate and muffin when we were done. At least I didn't have to drive home. You are the BEST!

April ~

I run solo most of the time. It really is so much fun and the miles/time just fly when you have someone to run with. Hope you find a running partner soon.

vinh ~

Anytime you're in town; you're welcome to join us.

Twinkies ~

I enjoy running in the snow. 20 degrees was NICE too! I'm not as talented as you in finding sure footings though. You're an AWESOME trail runner and AMAZING "mountain goat". I read about your runs and am so envious!

Bec ~

Where were you running on Sat.? I though I saw you heading south on Center St. Sat. morning. Are you excited about skiing? Prez. can hardly wait to hit the slope!

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 01:01:12 from 174.23.217.47

Hey SSF!

Just got done decorating the tree. Now am writing to Bryan! What are you doing still up?

From Teena on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 01:03:42 from 174.52.45.85

Waiting for you to get online so that I can chat with my SSF!!! :)

Seriously, just winding down for the evening and decided to check the blog for a minute.

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 01:17:14 from 174.23.217.47

Seriously we are soul sisters...on-line at the same time!

I don't want to get you in trouble! We better go to bed!

Do you want to go to the temple on Thursday? What time are you done with finals? Miss you soooo much!

From Teena on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 01:21:04 from 174.52.45.85

Unfortunately I have to go straight from my final to work :( and won't be done until 3:30-4ish. :( :( :(

Okay ... going to bed.

May the bed bugs kiss you. :)

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 01:24:11 from 174.23.217.47

Darn! We'll talk about it later!

I'm signing off too!

May the bed bugs ever gently kiss you!

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

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