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Week starting Feb 06, 2011

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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

Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
39.50	9.75	0.00	1.00	50.25

Mizuno Ascend 5 Miles: 5.25	Inspire 5 (5) Miles: 28.75	Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 6.00

Night Sleep Time: 24.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 24.00	Weight: 0.00

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
9.25	0.00	0.00	1.00	10.25

Week 9 to Boston!!!

Baby Emi was still in bed when I got up. Legs felt decent after 2 days of no running so decided to get right back in the training schedule which was supposed to be GA run + speed (8 mi w/ 10 x100m). When I turned at Smith about mile 1.75 I saw Karen and Sky running on the other side of the road towards me. So I ran over to her and found out she wanted to run 8 miles. I told her of my running plan and asked if she wanted to do some strides with me. She was hesitant at first.

After 7 miles at EZ pace, we hit our first interval on 3200 North which is a straight wide road. We ran 0.1 mile fast (6:50ish pace) then recover for 0.1 mile. We turned around at 1200E just as we finished our 5th interval. I sensed that Karen was doubting herself; but I pressed on and she responded. On our 10th interval I told her it's the last one and to "give it all you've got"! She responded beautifully and Sky was superb (Sky is a hunting dog with long slender muscular legs). I am so proud of Karen! She is re-discovering the runner within her. 10.25 in 1:39:44. AP: 9:42. Legs were a bit tight on the last mile after dropping Karen off at her house.

After I got home, Emi and her mommy were ready to go to the library. I changed clothes quickly and went to the library for story time and checked out couple of books on swimming.

Evening: Foam roll, stretch and yoga.

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

Tue, Feb 08, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.25	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.25

A nice EZ recovery run w/ Karen (Sky). It was a beautiful winter wonderland...the whole world is a glistening white, sunny blue sky, gentle breeze! We ran on crunchy peanut brittle, slushy root-beer float, vanilla sundae while the motorists thought we were NUTS!!! Extra careful at the slippery!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE playing with Emi. She is soooo smart! She loves to *exacyse* like me: rolling, downward-dogging, pushup-ing, jumping, kicking and of course running! :)

Had a *girls lunch* at Cafe Pasean! So good to see the Utah County bloggers...it's been toooo long since we've seen each other!!! FUN times!!! :) :) :) :)

PM: Abs and core.

Mizuno Ascend 5 Miles: 5.25

Night Sleep Time: 6.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.00	Weight: 0.00

Wed, Feb 09, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.00	3.50	0.00	0.00	11.50

I put a bandaid on the blister (left 4th toe) before hand but it came loose mid run. The poor little piggy was a hurting as I reached the fountain of youth park. Luckily I saw a school bus pulled into the church parking lot across from the Peppermint Place. Most buses are equipped with first-aid kits. I asked the bus driver if he has a bandaid after the passengers (most likely from the Training School) exited the bus. Roger, the angel bus driver saved my life. He was astonished that I ran *so far away from home*! :) The little piggy was happy for the remainder of the run.

Walked all over South Town Mall with Emi, Eric and Marianne as we were looking for a pair of dress shoes for Marianne. Four hours later, we were all tired, no shoes was found suitable; but Eric did get 4 dress shirts and a pair of sunglasses.

The legs and feet are very very tired. The insertion area of the right tibia tuberosity is very sore. Will rest tomorrow.

Inspire 5 (5) Miles: 11.50

Night Sleep Time: 6.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.00	Weight: 0.00

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

Rest from running today. Babysat Emi while her parents went to the 6am temple session. Then it was my turn to go. Had lunch with my long time friends at the temple cafeteria. GOOD times! :)

Evening: Abs and Core.

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

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

AM: Ran EZ with Wendy and Karen (Sky). Haven't run w/ Wendy for a long time. It was a beautiful day! :)

6 circuits of Pfitz CSE.

PM: Washed, cleaned, vacuumed. Stretch and foam roll.

Evening: Played w/ Emi while her parents went to the ballet! I love her so much!!! :)

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 6.00

Night Sleep Time: 6.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.00	Weight: 0.00

Sat, Feb 12, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
11.00	6.25	0.00	0.00	17.25

KT taped right knee before heading out. Temp was in the mid 20s, calm, partly sunny. Perfect running weather.

Ran w/ Karen (Sky) down Center St to Cedar Hollow to AF Jr High to bridge by the Temple (mile 6). Gu'd and turned back same route since Karen only needed 12 miles. Stopped at AFJH for potty break. Ran up Center St strong. Mile 12 was mostly uphill and was able to keep it at mp. After dropping Karen home ran 5 more by myself at mp.

When I got home, Emi and her mommy were just getting out for a walk. So I walked with them around the block. We checked out the chickens and rooster, big rocks and pebbles, neighbors' dogs and cats. Emi likes to run 3 sidewalk sections at a time. We'd say: "get set, ready", she'd bend down to touch her toes then up to run on "GO!". She'd call out "Nana!" whenever I run behind her as if to tell me to keep up....SO CUTE!!!! April 18, the day I run Boston will be Emi's 2nd birthday and her mommy's 28th! :) :) :) :)

Afternoon: Iced the knee. Shopping = lotsa walking.

Evening: Stretch & foam roll while watching Lost!

Inspire 5 (5) Miles: 17.25

Night Sleep Time: 6.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.00	Weight: 0.00

Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
39.50	9.75	0.00	1.00	50.25

Mizuno Ascend 5 Miles: 5.25	Inspire 5 (5) Miles: 28.75	Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 6.00

Night Sleep Time: 24.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 24.00	Weight: 0.00

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