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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
4.009.000.000.1113.11

It's like family reunion!  So GOOD to see Leslie, RAD, TomSlick, Maynard and Kathie this morning for our last run together before Boston.  Leslie looks SO cute and trim.  RAD does not even look pregnant and her baby is due in two months.  Slick looks slim and same patriotic handsome self.  Maynard and Kathie must have lost at least 5 lbs since I saw them couple weeks ago.   Thanks Maynard for programming my Garmin so I could get the mile splits!

I wore all the stuff I plan to wear at Boston, new shorts, shirts, socks, semi-new shoes, even new bra.  Brrr, it was cold at the start, 34F, no wind until we hit mile 5 where we encountered head wind AND uphill.  Not only did I draft off Kathie on the dirt trail along the rail road at the point of the mountain; she was my sherpa sharing her water and gel-chews with me at mile 6 turn-around.  Those gel-chews were GOOD!!!  When we ran under the pedestrian tunnel, I hollered out a choochoo, love how it echoes.  :)  Must be something in the gel-chew!

Made it back to the park where I decided to finish with a Half to honor RAD who will be running the SLC 1/2 next Sat!  She brought a buffet of fresh delish oranges, muffins and chocolate milk.  THANKS RAD!  You sure know how to do a run-party!  We miss you, Leslie,  where'd you go after the run?

Kathie, the yoga queen, showed us a few yoga moves.  Seriously, I wish I had a camera!  She did the crow and then head/hand stand like it's nothing, not to mention all these pretzel poses.  What an AMAZING acrobat!!!  I tried to do the pigeon and got a charlie horse instead...pathetic.

13.11 in 1:55:18.  AP: 8:47.  Splits:  9:37, 9:23, 8:52, 9:10, 8:59, 9:24, 8:23, 8:26, 8:29, 8:38, 8:29, 8:19, 8:21, 0.11 mi @ 7:03. 

THANKS everyone for such a FUN run!  Sure love my running family!  :)

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 13.11
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bec on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:09:49 from 76.23.55.210

Good run with the fam today Smooth. I can't believe that Boston is really here! When are you flying out? PR PR PR PR! Do you have your Boston outfit already? That black track jacket was my favorite out of the selection. Anything you choose to wear you will look amazing in.

From allie on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:12:33 from 67.177.0.102

i totally agree with bec...a huge PR is on the way at boston! sounds like a wonderful time today. have fun with the taper next week.

From Kathie on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:16:14 from 63.248.105.188

So fun to see you today! I love to run with you even though you kill me. Some of your splits are faster than mine I think I will use yours :)

Boston, Boston, Boston baby I can't wait!!! I think You are going to Kill 3:55 but that is what I am going to go for, just leave me in the dust when you feel like I am slowing you down!

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:18:55 from 174.23.201.210

Bec ~ We fly out on Friday red-eye and arrived at Boston around 10am. We have already planned all the fun stuff we'll be doing there.

Yep, wore my Boston wardrobe and wore it this morning. I love the teal and black combo. Even my shoes and socks are teal, matchy matchy! Wish you were going to Boston this year.

allie ~ THANKS! I feel like I've trained the best I could. I would be ecstatic if I PR,,,if not, I will be just as happy b/c I get to run it with friends and enjoy the whole Boston experience!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:23:57 from 174.52.45.85

Sounds heavenly!!! :) You are so on your game!!! Love and miss you!!! :)

(I can totally visualize you hollering "choo-choo.")

:)

From Tom Slick on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 16:16:58 from 172.190.31.130

Yo Smooth, Thanks for the early morning run, it was great. I wish I would have got up and ran it with you but It seemed to be more comfortable to hang with the prego RAD and have a fun run. Lets all do it again when you get back from Boston as we get ready for UVM. You are ready for Boston, you've got 10 days till showtime, don't do anything stupid and mess it up!!!!! Take a break, do a couple more easy 4 to 6 milers with your last 2 miler on Wednesday and then on wednesday start your carb load.If you must run again do a 2 mile very easy shake down run on Sunday...

From Kelli on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 16:43:08 from 71.219.92.128

SSo glad you guys had fun! Wish I had been there----BUT I love sleeping in!

From AmberG on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 17:40:51 from 64.255.88.27

YAY!!! Boston is just around the corner, how fun to run in new clothes with such great "running family" . . . I am laughing at your "choo-choo" in the tunnel!!! :)

You have trained so well and I know it will pay off with an exceptional race NEXT MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHH I am so excited for you! Happy taper week, don't go crazy, , , lots of sleep for you girl! :)

From Rhett on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 18:04:13 from 74.32.219.227

Sounds like you have prepared well Smooth. I'm counting the days until I get to see the gang again.

From KP on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 18:16:41 from 98.67.164.65

choo! choo!

From Andy on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 18:21:29 from 198.60.114.178

You must be so excited. You are better prepared for this marathon than you ever have been.

From Nancy on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 21:11:59 from 76.27.19.206

Great run!! I'm sure you'll do great at Boston.

From Maurine/Miles on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 21:49:17 from 97.117.73.211

Sounds like a fun day. Hope you have a great time in Bean Town!

From JulieC on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 22:42:08 from 207.224.205.110

hey a red eye flight should get you in the groove for a great nights sleep Saturday night and another red eye Sunday night in anticipation!!! What a great week of tapering you had!!! GAME ON :D

From MarcE on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 22:59:31 from 206.225.68.162

You crack me up! Choo-Choo! What did Kathie put in those Gel-chews? You are so ready for a PR this year--you've done mega miles for mega months! See ya soon.

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 23:09:53 from 75.169.11.31

Great running party.

From RAD on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 00:29:27 from 67.172.229.125

I ALMOST tried to keep up with you :) However, the nice jaunt with Slick and "chatty" Maynard was plenty effort for me, you and Kathie are just super speedy ladies!

Remember, don't try anything new (again) before Boston. NO cramping! You are going to kill your PR - I know it! No doubts here, remember the good advice "it all starts in the mind!"

From Maynard on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 00:47:00 from 71.213.42.198

Sounds like I missed the real show--the Yoga poses the refreshments. Dang! Oh well.

Thanks for the invite! I would have ended up doing only 7 or so miles--alone--had you not. You guys are awesome.

And what's this? I'm chatty and crazy? I think somebody is poking fun... ;)

From DonGardinero on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 00:49:00 from 75.162.170.49

Smoothie...Thanks for the late night invite to come run with the gang. Unfortunately I have been working on the weekends. You are going to rock Boston!!!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 15:23:47 from 172.190.114.76

Yo Smooth. one week and a day and your on the course running for a PR.....Go Girl, Rock Boston!

From vinh on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 07:53:24 from 75.77.22.187

Looking strong Smooth! You are gonna amaze all of us at Boston!

From leslie peterson on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 10:57:23 from 174.52.158.81

It was nice to say Hi and Goodbye! You guys always amaze me!!!

I wanted to make sure and wish you a wonderful time in Boston. YOu will do great as always!!! Thanks for being such a great role model to all of us on the blog! Have fun!!!!! Race well, and Party hard!!

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