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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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Sleep deprivation finally caught up to me.  I did not hear the alarm.  When hubby woke to kiss me goodbye, I asked him what time was it....5:15am!!!  STINK!  Staci was coming to my house at 5:30am!    Thank goodness I had my running gear ready before going to bed.  

It was already quite warm at 5:30am.  I carried two 20 oz bottles w/ gatorade and a gel flask filled w/ 2 packets of Gu.  I was prepared to be out for a long time.  Staci's quads were sore from racing the Hobbler 1/2 a week ago and mine was trashed from blasting down Suncrest on Tue.  So we both want to take it easy for today's hilly long run.

We ran all the way up to Alpine to the National Forest entrance.  The view of Utah Valley and the Lake was spectacular.  It was shady with a slight canyon breeze (headwind) on the way up.  We walked some of the steepest portion, our AP was 10:32. 

I refilled one of the 20 oz bottles with water at mile 10 from the *fountain of youth* on the way back.  We also took a detour to run up a new subdivision in Highland to look at a lot Staci's husband was considering buying....so more uphills! :)  When we turned around we stood and looked at the beautiful mountains from Lone Peak to Mt. Timpanogos.  I felt so blessed to live in this beautiful area.  Not just what I see...but what/how I feel inside!  So thankful for the ability to run and grateful for God's creation!

We made it back to my house at 17 miles just under 3 hours.  We stretched, sat and chatted on my lawn for a little bit.  Staci drove off...with no running partner... I wimped out to run the remaining 4 miles on my TM as it was getting super warm.

21 miles in 3:36:12. Felt good about this run, slow and easy...no pain to speak of!

HAVE a GREAT weekend everyone!

Inspire 5 Purple (3) Miles: 21.01
Night Sleep Time: 4.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 4.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Mike Warren on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 13:37:26 from 74.211.5.221

Smooth, over 65 miles this week wow! Your building a sweet base for STG. Nicely done.

From Smooth on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 13:45:39 from 174.23.244.221

Hey Mike! THANKS! Look who's talking... you have over 76+ miles this week! VERY IMPRESSIVE! You're AWESOME! You're gonna rock SGM and crush your PR!!! :)

From Bec on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 14:01:26 from 76.23.55.210

Saw you two today coming down Suncrest, I was going up on my bike! It took me a minute to make sure it was you. Great running! I am jealous. But I have my bike to keep me company.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 14:53:16 from 174.52.45.85

Awesome run to cap off your week (especially considering your Suncrest run).

Sure did miss you --- but so happy you had such a wonderful time! :)

From flatlander on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 15:14:39 from 76.31.26.153

Very nice run. Sounds like a beautiful day. I love Texas, but I do miss those mountains.

From jun on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 18:46:26 from 97.126.230.200

Wow, what a great run this morning. Congrats on having no pain or soreness. You finished with a ton of miles this week.

From Toby on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 22:57:24 from 216.194.124.37

"Wimped out" my foot - you still got your miles in! Nicely done!

From Smooth on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 23:17:15 from 174.23.244.221

Bec ~ I'm so sorry you aren't running now. STINKY injury! I'm glad you have your bike! Tough ride up that mountain. Wish I had seen you!

SSF ~ Thanks for the call! I love it when you call. I'm so happy for your run today especially with the minimal tape and wrap stuff. You're gonna do AWESOME at SGM! LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH!

flat ~ I was thinking about TX being soooo flat. Not sure if I want to train there for a month in Jan. Whatever will I do to train for Boston w/o hills? :)

jun ~ THANKS!

Toby ~ Thank you! I can't wait for your ankle to be 100% so we can do some group runs together. You're kicking some major trash on your bike. SO HAPPY that you got an early b'day present!

From RAD on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 15:21:30 from 67.172.229.125

Sounds near perfect!!

From auntieem on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 18:29:04 from 24.18.77.246

You are one amazing runner! Sounds like a truly beautiful run; we are blessed as runners to be able to experience the beauty of our surroundings. In such a great way!

From Andy on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 20:42:39 from 198.60.114.178

Great long run to cap off a great week. Glad you had such a good run.

From Rhett on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:09:08 from 74.41.249.102

Sounds like a wonderful running adventure. Reading that really made me want to get out for a nice long slow run.

From Jon A on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 15:46:57 from 67.214.249.195

Good run Smooth! Kelly and I had our daughter drop us off at the top of Alpine Loop and we ran down. We went 16, but the heat in the valley got to us and we finished in the Legacy Center. Your Awesome for running part way up.

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 17:46:58 from 174.23.218.43

Jon ~ I should have called you and Kelly to run this one with us. I even mentioned it to Staci. I'm soooo forgetful these days. Next time FOR SURE!

Glad you two had a nice run and sweet to have your daughter shuttle you! :)

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