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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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No running yet. Wendy and Carolyn came by to take me running! BUT, Reggie is coming to install the other ceiling fan in the family room and Abraham is coming to put on 3 pieces of baseboard tiles and finish caulking. So tired of house-sitting and cleaning up after workers. It's been 3 months since they first broke ground on July 19!?! In the meantime, I've run 5 marathons with a 50 miler coming up. Hubby is most patient...and I am NOT! But it will be so nice when it's all done...a beautiful gift for hubby's 60th birthday! :)

To channel by nervous energy I made a packing list and schedule for the PE 50. But without all the *entry functions thingy* I can't post it here! What's up with that!?!

Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 14:49:25 from 76.27.16.189

HEY! I was ticked off with those missing too!! I'm glad I wasn't the only one. Hopefully, they come back soon.

Sorry you had to put off the run to house sit. That has got to be SO frustrating, knowing you're missing a run with good friends to babysit the darn house! Oh well, it will be worth it when it is done, and maybe you needed some extra rest and prep time this morning? Blessing in disguise?

From Teena Marie on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 18:03:12 from 174.27.200.245

You are SO cute!!! :)

From Markir on Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 12:44:26 from 67.186.208.113

I cannot believe you are doing a 50 miler!! you are so amazing. Good Luck. I can't wait to hear how it goes.

From DaleG on Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 13:03:51 from 71.199.57.238

I agree with Teena, so cute. I'm glad you made a list of stuff to pack. Have you gotten all the food your big run?

From Kathie on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 18:51:33 from 12.202.17.130

So what is the remodeling update for today?

Good luck this weekend I will be thinking of you all day Saturday.

From allie on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 21:43:10 from 24.10.191.18

good luck smooth!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 01:24:10 from 174.27.200.245

You are going to rock it!!! :)

I love you, SSF! :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 22, 2011 at 18:28:28 from 174.27.200.245

Can't wait for the 50-miler write up! :)

From Rhett on Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 12:04:07 from 74.32.209.119

I hope you had a great time yesterday. I can't wait to read all about it.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 17:17:16 from 69.171.160.6

Hello....has anybody heard from Smooth and her PE50??????

From Teena Marie on Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 17:20:06 from 174.27.200.245

Slick~

She did FANTASTIC!!!! I can't wait for her to report with the details!!! :)

From Toby on Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 23:45:01 from 199.101.224.254

I was thinking about you this weekend....can't wait to read the race report!!

From timp on Mon, Oct 24, 2011 at 09:13:54 from 144.188.24.29

great job on the 50 this weekend!!

From Bec on Mon, Oct 24, 2011 at 11:30:00 from 68.206.133.141

How was the 50 miler CRAZY lady? I bet you are still sleeping, that is why there is no report!

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