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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
8.250.000.000.008.25

8.25 AP: 9:17

I will be flying to Boston one week from today...so NOT ready!!!

Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 8.25
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 15:25:12 from 67.2.71.182

You'll pull that rabbit out of your magic hat!! You always do!!! :) :) :)

From glidergirl on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 17:27:57 from 155.97.238.134

I agree with Teena, you will do SO good! :) You are such an awesome runner!! :) You're like this little tiny machine that can't be stopped...you and Teena both!

From calliej on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 12:19:22 from 97.126.128.93

So exciting!! Good luck, you will rock it!!

From Ericka on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 12:51:23 from 71.195.209.128

Go out, have fun and don't put too much pressure on yourself. It's a recipe for success.

From Kathie on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 14:13:56 from 97.126.209.130

I don't feel ready either!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 19:03:54 from 69.171.160.157

Cowgirl Up woman! Just do it and make yourself proud!

From flatlander on Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 08:37:23 from 76.31.26.153

Your taper is going very well, I have a feeling you will do great.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 11:32:21 from 67.2.71.182

Hmmm ... I see that you are posting on others' blogs, but you still haven't posted your run for Saturday! I keep checking, but it is not there. :( :( :(

I am really hoping to read that your knee and breathing did fantastic! I have high hopes because looking at Rachel's blog you ran really well! :)

From Smooth on Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 12:14:32 from 67.2.74.200

Teena ~ That's the advantage of the iPad, I can post comments...while I am in my 'private sanctuary'! :) The disadvantage is I can't post entries! :(

Maynard, Rachel, Luz and I had a fantastic run! It was awesome to watch Chad Robison stealthily run by 4 times! :). You should have joined us! :).

My knee was same old same old. The wheezing was minimal. Thanks for checking!

My day was very busy but very fulfilling, spiritually, mentally, physically, musically, socially and even intimately. I feel very blessed and grateful for all that I was given and able to offer in return! :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 14:01:41 from 67.2.71.182

I hope that Sasha will add an application to let people post their workouts from ipads/phones, etc. I have the same issue with my phone!

Anyway, so happy that you had such a wonderful day! :) :) :)

(btw, nice multi-tasking!!! :) :) :))

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 21:37:07 from 69.171.160.153

Hey Smoothie....What flight are you all taking out of SLC on Friday. I leaving on the US Airways flt. 222 at 7:50p on the 15th...........

From Smooth on Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 21:52:36 from 67.2.74.200

I think Marcie, Larry and I are on the same Delta flight. We leave around 11:30pm Friday, red eye, with a layover at JFK and arrive at Logan around 11am on Sat. It's that same flight when you and I were seat partners couple years ago trying to catch some sleep, remember? :)

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