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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
53.752.500.000.0056.25
Elixir (ski Patrol) Miles: 10.25Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 28.00Elixir 5 (charcoal 2) Miles: 18.00
Night Sleep Time: 41.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 41.00Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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A WONDERFUL Christmas day!  I LOVE that Christmas falls on a Sunday.  I was a little nervous about Sacrament Mtg. since my bishop asked me to be in charge of the program.  So so so grateful that everything fell into place.  It was not about me nor of one particular person nor song.  It's all about worshiping God and centering out thoughts on Christ.  We sang two songs and used the narration of the Christmas Cantata, Come to Bethlehem.  I substituted the Vocal Solo with a Primary song, "When Joseph Went to Bethlehem" sung by the Primary Children, Instrumental Solos still still still with "Away in a Manger" with David on the cello; the lullaby with Young Women singing "Little One" and added "With Wondering Awe" by the Young Men.  The choir finished with the last verse of O Come All Ye Faithful and the bishop addressed us before closing hymn of Silent Night.  The Spirit was there.  The Choir sounded so wonderful!  There were extra people visiting in the congregation among whom are some non-members and less active members of the Church. 

After sacrament we came home and my family helped me make the fixings that go with the turkey and ham already in the oven.  We finished eating around 1:30 and got on webcam to google+ with all the children and grandchildren who are in TX and OH.  While we were in the middle of web-cam chatting, Elder Steven Lew called from Taiwan.  It was as if we were all under the same roof visiting and talking about Christmas, about missionary work.  My heart was full.  

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.250.000.000.0010.25

Went skiing bright and early.  We got to the ski resort half hour before the lifts open.  There was no crowd, bad sign!  The snow was adequate.  It got pretty warm in the afternoon.  We need a snow storm badly.  We left the resort early since we've had enough runs (I was able to do 21 green runs).  Had dinner early at Maple Garden.  Got home and took a 3 hr. nap!  Watched Jimmer played his first NBA game Sacrament Kings vs. L.A. Lakers.  Then hopped  on the Treadmill to run easy 10.25.  Perfect run to loosen up the legs!  

Elixir (ski Patrol) Miles: 10.25
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments(2)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.500.000.000.0010.50

The family decided not to go skiing today because the snow condition was less than ideal.  Slept in and was so glad to get a text from Karen.  Ran a mile to meet her then we ran up to Highland crossing SR92.  We ran inside the Highland Cemetery where we stopped at the Veteran's memorial and looked at the stature: "Help for the Future" by Dennis Smith.  The story behind that stature is so AWESOME.  So glad Karen told me about it because there's no plague or description for it.  We then ran on the trail parallel SR92 and back to her home.  Perfect T with a little of sun and gentle breeze.  NICE run and chat about our Christmases.  

I sent in the registration for UVM. 

Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 10.50
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

Slept in while the family went skiing.  I am very picky about my snow! :)  Met up with Wendy to run to Karen's.  Karen's sister, Jill, a marathoner visiting from Calif. and Karen's 21 yo son, a college athlete joined us.  We ran down 3rd west and Karen's daughter, Erin drove by and decided to join us.  We ran up on the rail trail and east on 3200N. So fun to run with the young adults! :) :) :)   

A scuffy man with a mustache in a red car drove past us 3 times.  Later on we found out he was following/stalking Erin and Jill who got the guy's license and reported to the police.  It appears the police has had dealings w/ him before.  The police is patrolling the area.  

Tried out the new elliptical for 2 miles.  

Myrtle.

3 circuits CSE. 

Elixir 5 (charcoal 2) Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
Comments(12)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.002.500.000.0010.50

Ran 4.75 with Karen, her sister and bil up Bull River then down rail trail and back up 3200N to her home.  Then ran 5.25 by myself around the bench. 

PERFECT running weather, 35F, calm, cloudy w/ a little bit of sun, rain w/ a little bit of hail.   BEST part is the CLEAN air!!!  Hubby called me mid-run and reported that it's snowing at the resort! Hallelujah!  I will have better snow to ski tomorrow!  :) :) :)

Just checked my year mileage, may be able to make 2400 which is just right for me even though it's 370 miles less than last year.  2011 has been a good year! :)

Going to registered for Orphan Hope Marathon. 

Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 10.50
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments(9)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

ski all day with the family and extended family and friends.  Annual family NYE party at Asia Buffet.  This year's party theme was *funny trauma and re-runs*.  we did the count down at 8pm.  there were over 60 of us, some coming as far as D.C. 

Ran 7 miles on the TM at 9:30 watching the last part of Narnia and evening news.  Had MAJOR lephantitis legs! seriously they were so swollen from 5 hrs of skiing, 6 hrs of sitting, eating and partying.   I did it so that I would only need to run 10 miles in the morning before heading to a family wedding luncheon.   

Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments(1)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

went to bed around midnight only to be startled by a gaganteous hurricane howling wind storm!  It was disturbingly LOUD.  Didn't help that my knees were really sore!  Slept fretfully for a few hours.  Waited till 7:45 to text Karen hoping the wind would die down.  Luckily, she agreed to brave the wind. 

Ran 6.25 with Karen, her son and brother-in-law; 3.75 by myself.  Temp was probably in the low 30s but the wind chill made it feel like 20s.  Barely made it home in time to shower and go to the wedding luncheon.

Lots of family celebration, food and more food.  Said goodbye to David. :(  Picked up Jenn and Jeff from the airport and then to dinner at Tio...again more yummy food!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to y'all!!! :) 

Elixir 5 (charcoal 2) Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments(3)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
53.752.500.000.0056.25
Elixir (ski Patrol) Miles: 10.25Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 28.00Elixir 5 (charcoal 2) Miles: 18.00
Night Sleep Time: 41.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 41.00Weight: 0.00
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