Trail Running Granny

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Location:

Cottonwood Heights,Ut,USA

Member Since:

May 17, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Pony Express 50 miler 2009 13:19

*** 50K PR is 7:11 Red Mountain 50K 2010

Red Mountain 50k 2008

Goblin Valley 50K (twice)

Antelope Island 50k

24 hours of Moab (dropped out at 42 miles)

Antelope Island 25K

*** Marathon PR is 4:50 (St. George)

14 St. George Marathons

Portland Marathon

2 Ogden Marathons

2 Park City Marathons

Top of Utah

*** Half Marathon PR is 2:18 (Bryce Canyon)

Hobble Creek Half

Provo River Half

Salt Lake City Half

Bryce Canyon Half

Painters Half

Short-Term Running Goals:

I did it!!! Pony Express 50 miler!! 13:19 ! Oct. 16, 2009

2011 Race Calendar:

Feb. Aloha Race - Honolulu

April Red Mountain 30K

April SL Running Co. 5K

May Running with Angels 5K

July Bryce Canyon Half Marathon

Aug. Park City Half Marathon

Oct. St. George Marathon

Sept. Little Grand Canyon Half Marathon

Provo Halloween Half Marathon

Nov. Mesquite Half Marathon

2012 Race Calendar

Jan New Years Revolution Race at Oval (14 miles)

April Red Mountain 30K

July Bryce Canyon Half Marathon

Aug. Park City Half Marathon

Oct. St. George Marathon

Oct. Halloween Half Marathon

Nov. Mesquite Half Marathon

Dec. Honolulu Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay fit enough to run marathons all thru my life

Personal:

I started running at age 40 (14 years ago!) I am married to Harold, he is a super supportive husband and we enjoy running and biking the trails along the Wasatch Front together. Between us we have 7 children and 9 grandchildren. I am really having fun trying new races in scenic parts of Utah, I am a newbie in the ultrarunning world, I am slow, but love everything about it! I have a lot to learn,but I am enjoying the journey.

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Mon, Oct 18, 2010

Total Distance

6.00

Ardie and I hiked the Desolation trail to the SLC Overlook. Awesome morning, now lunch with Julie and then chilling the rest of the week and tapering for Goblin Valley.

Mom, if you are reading this, tell dad to take it easy this week so he will be fresh for Goblin!!! Love you!!

Comments

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 14:29:56 from 67.41.235.104

Sounds like a perfect day especially the lunch w/ Julie!

I got a call from Nancy, the Shady Acres lady. I told her about the three parties coming and she said she would put us together. I am so excited!

How should I be tapering this week? I have an ugly blister on my right 4th toe from running 12 miles in my brand new trail shoes on the Rail Trail at PC. I hope it heals up good before Sat. I'm getting excited and nervous at the same time. I also worry about Larry waiting for me all day! :)

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 14:34:32 from 67.41.235.104

Oh, have you received any notification from Connie, the RD? I read somewhere that we're supposed to receive a *welcoming packet* w/ all the necessary info. I keep checking the web-site for update!

From RAD on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 14:46:21 from 67.172.229.125

Gotta love the taper! Can't wait to read all of you ladies' reports!!!

From leslie peterson on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 17:16:03 from 174.52.158.81

Smooth, I am not an expert on this, but I am tapering this week, walking/running 3 or 4 miles a day and nothing on Friday. If your shoes are bothering you make sure to have a change of shoes in your drop bag, and maybe a fresh pair of socks and first aid blister stuff. I usually have no problem with blisters, but a change of shoes and socks always feels good.

I just got a call from my dad and he will not be joining us, my mother is having seizures and he doesn't dare leave her.

I am glad you got Nancy to get our cabins together!!! I need to call her and cancel my dad's cabin.

I am really looking forward to seeing you and Kelly. I hope you guys can slow down just a little and really enjoy the experience!!

No, I have not received a welcome packet. Anyway, take care and see you Friday at the dinner!!!

From leslie peterson on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 17:18:15 from 174.52.158.81

Oh, HI Rach!!!!! I wish you were joining us!! Are you doing the Thanksgiving 5k in my neighborhood?

From RAD on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 21:00:36 from 67.172.229.125

I wouldn't miss it!!!

From leslie peterson on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:36:53 from 174.52.158.81

Rach, you can park at house again if you want and I will walk over with you and then be a bad little bandit and walk it!

From RAD on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:44:12 from 67.172.229.125

Sounds divine! Thanks.

From Smooth on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 18:34:18 from 67.41.235.104

Leslie ~ I am so sorry to hear your mother is having seizures! Hope she's getting better. Bummer that your dad isn't joining us. I just found out my friend, Lowell isn't coming either.

But I look forward to seeing you and Harold and Kelli. Thanks for the tips about shoes, socks and blister stuff. I'm going to make a list so I won't forget. Larry said he's going to download some movies on the iPad so he can watch movies. I think there's electric outlets in the cabins. Can't wait to see you!

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