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December 26, 2024

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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
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Had a long long flight (8 hrs-) yesterday! It was very warm, 80s and humid! All the grandkids except baby Jett were already in bed! Got up bright and early to get the kids off to school this morning!

Easy jog with hubby on the Greenbelt Trail around King's Manor. Temp was in the low 30s and breezy! This is crazy Texas weather!

Went to Luke's preschool Christmas party. He won "pin the carrot on the snowman" because he didn't cheat and pinned the carrot farthest away! So funny! :)

Made over 150 Christmas wantons with Larissa for her friends and neighbors!

Went to packet pick up at 3pm. There were only 2 people (one was the RD) handing out bibs so the line was long but no one was complaining, in fact people were very friendly and even helped us watch Jett who was exploring the rocks, bushes and wandering in and out of people's legs! :) We got a nice duffle bag, running hat and shirt. Those running the End of the World got black/gray duffle bags, hats and shirts. Those running the DAY AFTER the End of the World got cheerful yellow duffle bags, hats and purple shirts. I am glad I signed up for the optimistic cheerful event! :)

Went to Larissa's ward Relief Society Christmas social!

I ate WAY TOO MUCH!!!

Elixir 6 (black/pink) Sz 7 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 23:12:31 from 67.171.119.50

I can't wait to see how the race goes!! Good to hear from you and that you are resting well. Enjoy the holidays with family!!

From Rhett on Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 14:34:38 from 74.41.239.14

Good luck tomorrow Smooth. I hope your knee stays strong.

From Toby on Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 20:27:58 from 199.101.229.6

Merry Christmas Smooth!!! I hope you have a wonderful time with your family!!!!

From Nancy on Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 06:57:29 from 76.23.21.118

I've never heard of an End of the World run. I hope you enjoyed it. I'm glad the world didn't end.

From flatlander on Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 09:57:47 from 76.31.26.153

Hope it went well for you today. You can read my blog entry for my lame excuse for not showing up.

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