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Spanish Fork Half Marathon

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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

Sat, Sep 11, 2010

Race: Spanish Fork Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:53:27, Place in age division: 1

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	4.00	9.10	0.00	13.10

I LOVE everything about this race, the course, the organization, the hometown feel w/ great friends! It was made more special today as MichelleL smashed her own record setting a new course record! She is one classy AWESOME AMAZING WONDERFUL athlete!

Last year we had a group of 8 from my neighborhood running. This year we recruited a new comer but she got some bad heel pain and had to DNS. So bummed about that! Still feeling some residual soreness from Pocatello, I had no expectation/goal. If Teena hadn't worked magic on my legs 36 hrs earlier, I'd have sat this one out. Thanks SSF!

Wendy, Carolyn and I got to the start shortly after 6. MichelleL parked next to us. Teena and I got to the registration table at the same time followed by Maynard, Running Utes & his wife. Lowell found us at the p-o-p line which was LONG b/c the park bathroom was locked resulting in a 19 min delay start.

Starting temp was in the 40s w/ a strong E wind. We lined up together. Teena botled out within the first 0.1 mile. I hang with Marci Wood (a 27 yo whom I ran w/ most of the miles at Ogden and UVM) for the first 2 miles. At mile 1 Tyler, a nice 22 yo BYU student, latched on and we ran the whole race together. This was his first Half (he'd run triathlons and the Ragnar). He said he liked my pace! I think he was shocked when he realized I'm old enough to be his mother.

Saw the two leaders running side by side on the opposite lane at our 5+ mile. Then came MichelleL running so fluidly by. WOW!!! We hit the highest point of the course around mile 6.5 and passed 3 girls one of whom know McKenzie who was cheering at the T intersection. There was an awesome guy playing wonderful songs on his Saxophone for us as we turned up the hill. I later found out he's Lowell's 78 yo brother! VERY COOL!

I thoroughly enjoyed running with and talking to Tyler. He would ask about our time at each mile marker. Such a cute kid! With 5 miles left to go he asked if we would come under 2 hrs. He was elated when I told him we would finish sub 1:55. My time last year was 1:53:00. I thought perhaps I could come close to that (well...stinkin' 27 sec shy). He was doing a great job staying w/ me stride for stride.

With a little less than a mile to go, I heard Lowell coming from behind. Then he passed me! What!?!!! I asked if he cheated! He had crossed the start behind me b/c he had to retrieve his Garmin from his car when the race was starting. Dang! That totally deflated me to be geeserized! I had nothing left to chase him down. Luckily Teena came back to get me with 0.5 mile to go. She and MichelleL pushed me to catch the girl about 20 yds ahead. I couldn't catch her. Then Tyler started pouring it on to catch her. So I had to catch Tyler but coming in 2 sec behind him.

Here are the splits comparing w/ last year's on the left:

1. 8:23 8:31 (too fast for a cold start)

2. 8:32 8:23 (stiff headwind)

3. 8:41 8:46 (headwind and no one to draft off)

4. 9:08 9:01

5. 8:32 8:54 (cheering wildly the fast guys/girls)

6. 9:31 9:16 (pleased w/ the uphill effort)

7. 8:58 9:03 (quads protested, gu'd just before mi 8)

8. 8:36 8:28

9. 8:27 8:33 (sun in the eyes, watching traffic)

10. 8:42 8:37 (missed couple of tangents b/c of traffic)

11. 8:41 8:47 (leg cramps threatening)

12. 8:28 8:34 (running scared w/ charlie horse ready to hitch a ride)

13. 8:12 8:25

0.1 7:15 (THANKS to Teena & Michelle)

So so so so proud of all my friends. Teena course PR'd and took 1st AG! Lowell walked away w/ 2nd AG. Wendy PR'd by over 2 min & took 1st AG. Carolyn PR'd by over 13 min! Maynard course PR'd by 11 min! Marci Wood also took 1st AG! A good day indeed!

Now I need to do some serious recovery!!! :) Off to get ready for Stake Conference!

Inspire 5 Purple (3) Miles: 13.10

Night Sleep Time: 5.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 5.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Maynard on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 18:49:45 from 71.213.17.142

You did AWESOME, Smooth. Everybody seems to have done well today. And you came away with raffle goods to boot!

As for the course PR--I didn't. I beat last years time, but not the my time from the year before.

From flatlander on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 20:27:07 from 75.214.149.67

Way to go, terrific race. Can't believe you could do that so soon after a marathon, sounds like Tyler was in awe as well!

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 20:57:15 from 24.18.192.33

Nice job on a fun race!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 23:32:13 from 174.52.45.85

I think Tyler has a small crush!!! :) :) :) (He seemed like a very cute guy!)

I love you, Smooth! You are the toughest woman I know on so many levels.

When are you coming over again?

Love you love you love you!

Amazing job today! (Especially considering you could barely walk on Thursday!!!!)

From RAD on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 23:56:17 from 67.172.229.125

WOW!!! I am SO in awe at your amazingness, even strangers can see a winner and latch on to you :) Nice job on YOUR AG win as well!! I'm a little bummed I didn't join y'all, but I had a good clop with the posse!

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 01:17:37 from 75.162.85.220

I enjoyed the report Smooth. That sounds like a fun race, especially with a 22 year old date :) :) :)

From Maurine/Miles on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 10:31:38 from 63.255.172.2

Not to mention that Smooth took first in her AG. Congratulations! And good job inspiring those around you.

From Andy on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:09:38 from 208.54.5.49

Another race, another AG win. Just a day in the life of Smooth. Great job.

From MichelleL on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:47:31 from 70.58.32.131

As always, such a treat to see you and visit with you. You ran tough! I can't imagine doing a marathon, then a half right after. You guys are animals. Thanks for mentioning the saxophone guy, that was really fun but I forgot to mention it, it came at my least favorite part in the race, so a great surprise.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 14:15:00 from 174.23.157.73

Way to go. Now get some recovery!

From Nancy on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 18:18:34 from 76.27.19.206

Great job as usual. I think it is so nice how you find people along the course and help them along.

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 22:17:37 from 24.10.248.6

Congratulations. Your race report makes me want to put it on my to do list. Always nice to win the age group. Great job.

From Doone on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:41:03 from 184.10.153.95

After reading the race report I only have one question, are you sure you know when you were born in Hong Kong and really aren't about 10 years younger than you really are? You are too fast and speedy. I am SO impressed. It sounds fun. Congrats!

From timp on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:47:55 from 136.182.2.25

great job on the race Smooth! It sounds like a beautiful day

From Kathie on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 13:15:37 from 63.248.105.188

Nice race again smooth...you are so fun even the young bucks are attracted to you!

From leslie peterson on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 14:53:08 from 174.52.158.81

You amaze me girl!!! You do more races than anyone I have ever known and do so GREAT!!!! I am so impressed! Can't wait to see you in GV!

From Smooth on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 23:55:36 from 67.41.235.104

Maynard ~ It was so fun hanging out with you! You ran a great race! Yah, that raffle prize is nice. Now I can't say I never win anything anymore! :)

See you tomorrow! :)

Flat ~ Thanks! I'm not sure if that was a wise thing to do; but it sure was fun!

SSF ~ It was crazy fun! Thanks for working on my legs. You ran an AWESOME race!

Rachel ~ You would have enjoyed this race...next time! Glad you had a great long run and THANKS for taking care of Staci!

Scott ~ You're too funny! Wish I had a daughter or niece to line Tyler up with! :) He needs a girl friend! :D

Maurine ~ Thanks! Just lucky that the fast 'ole ladies stayed home! :)

Andy ~ Haha!

Michelle ~ It was a real treat for me to run in your record breaking race. THANKS for the push/cheer during the last 0.25 miles. Sorry I had no kick at the end...just couldn't catch that 20ish girl.

The saxophonist name is Jerry Hawkes. He lives in Spanish Fork. May be we can drop him a thank-you note.

Paul ~ I stink at recovery!

Nancy ~ Meeting people is what makes racing fun...not sure how much I help. Tyler was very kind...he kept thanking me for pulling him to a fast finish! These Idaho boys are soooo nice!

Rob ~ You would love this race. I met couple of xc girls at the pop line. I thought about you! You ran a great 8K yourself winning some great prize.

Doone ~ :) :) :) Thanks for saying all those nice things about me!

Tim ~ Thanks! It was a beautiful day.

Kathie ~ We missed you and Kimmy! But I'm glad you had fun camping w/ your fam. and a wonderful birthday!

Leslie ~ Can hardly wait to see you...how many weeks? less than 5 right?

From DonGardinero on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 00:50:17 from 152.216.7.5

Good job, Smoothie!!! Wow, yet another AG win.

What prize did you win at the raffle?

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 15:24:38 from 67.41.235.104

Dale ~ THANKS! I won a $100 gift certificate to Homestead. If hubby has a free weekend in Oct, we'll take advantage of it!

From Kelli on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 22:09:29 from 71.219.102.155

SLACKER ME!!!!!! I did not even realize there was a race! You are cranking out the races and the age division wins this year. Where are you going to put all of the medals? You will need a bigger house soon!

NICE WORK!

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