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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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Laz around in bed and just enjoyed the sunrise.  Ran around the block with hubby sans watch.  I love our leisure run until he started to repeat what Eric told me last night!  I know they love and care about me....but I'm so hard headed! Sigh!

Swim lesson #2.  I kept telling myself:  "People don't drown in swimming lessons.  If dogs can swim, so can I!"  It helps half the time.  However, I flunked floating 101 majorly!!!!  SO pathetic!!!  I swallowed at least a gallon of water...yuck.  I was able to flutter kick w/ a kick board 20 ft across on the deep end with face down and not panic or gasp for air.  But across 40 ft had my heart going wild and breathing crazy! 

Barely made it home, quickly showered, went to babysit Olga's children, age 7, 5, 2.  We had so much fun playing ball, dance dance dance, hide-n-seek, space ranger... I need a nap now! :) :) :)

Elixir 6 (hot Pink) Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 15:43:05 from 67.2.96.50

SO proud of you!!!! As soon as you can teach your body to relax in the water it will get so much easier!!! :) :) :) You are doing FANTASTIC!

From fly on the Wall on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 16:48:18 from 204.113.19.47

What does floating have to do with swimming? I don't float very well but like to swim.

From RAD on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 17:11:19 from 98.202.23.178

I was thinking of you today as I swam and how much you are going to LOVE swimming when you get the hang of it.

Glad you got out for a little run, but I gotta say...sounds like swimming gets your HR up higher and faster than running! So, maybe you need to run more and swim less :D hehehe (don't tell Larry or Eric I said that!!)

From Rhett on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 09:55:54 from 170.215.58.122

That is great that you are conquering a new challenge learning how to swim. You are amazing Smooth. I hate to be part of the "don't run crowd", but if your son who is a podiatrist says not to run...

At least be very careful Smooth.

From Nancy on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 11:00:16 from 76.23.21.118

I think it is great that you are learning to swim. I didn't realize how hard swimming was until I started to train for my triathlon. I could only do 1 lap and then had to lay on the side for 1 minute before I could do another lap. Before that I thought I was a good swimmer.

From allie on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 17:21:11 from 174.23.146.24

you're bringing back the SWTOFD! :)

great job, smooth.

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 19:22:32 from 67.172.235.55

YEAH for swimming lessons! You are braver than me. Maybe you will inspire me to give a try!

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!

You are just like me (and more so)-your body tells you know BUT you won't quite cause you want more.....GREAT SONG, huh?

From Smooth on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 19:44:33 from 71.219.147.142

Teena ~ so funny when I tried to relax floating on my back, I sunk like an anchor! My little swim teacher tried hard not to laugh! :)

Fly ~ good question! I dunno! Except I prefer floating than sinking or submerging 'cause I am not a submarine nor a fish. :)

RAD ~ WHEN will I get the hang of it is the big question. Seriously, it is a hard thing for me.

I was thinking the same when my HR and breathing was going so fast that it was wearing my heart out more than running would. I sure hope my little swim instructor knows CPR.

Rhett ~ I know you and the "don't run crowd" are wise and care about me. Thank you! I will be super careful.

Nancy ~ thanks for your kind understanding words. You are the one that inspire me to learn to swim...I might even learn to ride a bike because of your example! :)

allie ~ yes, and it is SWTOFD!!!! (with extra exclamation marks).

Kelli ~ I was actually a big chicken!!! The swim teacher, Samantha (16 yo daughter of my hubby's executive secretary) was the one who called (texted) me to set up swim lessons with her. I may be her first student to get an F.

Yep, my body is telling me NO and I just won't quit. I am so stubborn and hopelessly addicted to marathons. AND yes the song you posted today is GREAT and SO FITTING!!!! :)

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 22:01:03 from 166.70.192.189

Smooth, If you want to float, gain 100 lbs and you will float like a cork. If that idea doesn't float your boat, try Great Salt Lake. I only sink in Great Salt Lake when I exhale completely. To float in the pool, inhale as much as possible and breath shallowly. This will only help keep your chest and head above, my legs still sink....

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