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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
4.500.000.000.004.50

Recovery run 4.5 miles in 43:45.  AP: 9:40.  Arth: 6.  Same soreness on L quad & R calf (during run, none after workout)

Around the World core 25 reps

Bicep, tricep wt lifts 3 x 20 reps

Dips 2 sets 20 reps, 1 set with legs elevated

AM/PM Yoga 

Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 13:42:57

Nice recovery and core work. You will reap the benefits at Painter's.

From leslie on Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 17:59:57

I think you rock! You are like a little machine! I need to follow your example and do more, I am feeling pretty sluggish, not enough exersize, and too many treats!! Oh, well there is always tomorrow!!! I hope to see you Sat., but I know you have kids coming home and funeral, you are one busy gal!! Good luck getting it all done.

From marion on Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 20:27:33

Rockin' workout! Isn't exercise the BEST!!! I have on my shorts and tank top after running on the treadmill! I miss summer runs!!!

From Kelli on Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 22:44:00

Do not stress about coming Saturday---we would love to see you, but we understand that you have things going on!!!

Great job today, and I JUST LOVE YOU, too!

From Teena on Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 00:32:49

How are you feeling today Smooth? Been thinking about you all day. I am sure you are excited to have your boys coming home. Are any of them going to California with you?

Love you lots ... you had another wonderful workout!!

From Smooth on Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 01:11:31

Rhett,

Thanks. Sure hope you're right. I'm excited for Painter's.

Leslie,

You are doing alot. It's totally okay to not workout for a change. I hope to see you on Sat. too. You're so fun to be around.

Marion,

You're a riot. I'm so glad Dr. Brady got you all fixed up and you're able to run. Take it easy on the treadmill.

Kelli,

I will work like a maniac tomorrow so I can get everything done. I want to come on Sat. I have to do 17 which will be my last long run of the year. It may even be my last run of the year. Our family and extended families party from Christmas Eve to New Year everyday and night, skiing, eating, crazy fun stuff. So I'm taking a R&R from running. I hope the trail is runnable.

Teena,

Thanks for thinking of me today. I kept myself busy so that's a good thing. Yes, my 4 boys and daughter-in-law, all 7 of us are going to be squished in my car for 12 hours on Sun. The funeral is Mon. We'll head back on Tue. My husband hates driving or any car trip. I bought him tons of treats to keep him awake.

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