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Location:

South Jordan,Ut,USA

Member Since:

Jan 11, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

5 K Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I've been running for the past 25 years.  I ran my first marathon at age 50 and have run 3 since then.  I run 5K's, 10K's and half-marathons.   I ran the Ogden Marathon in 2006 and finished in 4:35.  I won Thrid Place in my age group.

Three of my daughters and I ran the Ogden Half Marathon.  They did great and I was glad to just finish.  I ran the Riverton 1/2 marathon the end of March and pulled my hamstring and then got bursitis so I wasn't able to train as much as I wanted to.

I have slowed down a lot the past 10 years so my goal now is to keep running slow and steady until I die.  I also ride bikes and am as fast as my daughters.

We have now switched from Marathons to 1/2 marathons and Triathlons.  Last year Leslie and I did the Desert Sharks Triathlon and Daybreak.  I won first in my age group in both because there are not many people in my age group.

2010  Riverton Half Marathon 3rd in age group

Daybreak Triahtlon 2010 1st in age group

South Jordan Half Marathon 2010 1st in my age group

Riverton 10K 2010 1st in my age group

Vikingman Triathlon September 10 2010  Won 1st in my age because I was the only one in my age group

March 2011 Riverton 1/2 Marathon 1st in my age group and there were actually 6 people in my age group.

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

My daughters and I are starting to train for Triathlons, but would still like to run 2 half-marathons and 5K's and 10K's 

2010

Riverton 1/2 Marathon  3rd in age

Daybreak Triathlon 1st in age

Riverton 10K

Hobblecreek 1/2 Marathon

Vikingman Triathlon

MS 100 Mile Bike ride finished in 7 hours

2016

Terrain Run with son and daughter.  It was fun but very muddy

August 25 Triathamom with my daugter Christine


 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running, biking, swimming and stay fit until I'm 100 years old

Personal:

I'm married, have 8 kids (7 daughters and one son) and 28 grandkids. I have a great supportive husband.  The grandsons and grand daughters are now tied at 14.  I have 2 grand daughters married and one going on a mission to Australia.

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I didn't go to running group this morning because we were still at my daughters.  We left at about 8:30 this morning for out 3 hour drive home.  We were in a slight accident that could have been fatal.  I was in the back seat when my husband slammed on the brakes.  I saw all kinds of stuff flying by.  Luckily none it hit the windshield.  The only damage was the rubber part under the bumper.  A car going in the Southbound lane on the freeway veered off into the median and was headed straight for us.  It hit the barrier which was two metal  wires connected to metal poles.  Luckily this stopped the car from hitting us head on.  It continued on in the median and finally came to a stop.  We stopped and waited for the police.  They think the person driving the car had either a stroke or a heart attack.  It really scared us all to death, but we are very thankful to be alive.  After we got home we unpacked and took a short nap.  Then I cleaned the house and did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with 75 mens pushups.

Comments
From allie on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 21:21:00 from 174.23.123.195

wow, nancy. i am so glad to hear that you are all okay. those types of experiences can really shake you up. hope all is well now.

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 10:16:22 from 74.211.25.43

Wow Nancy! That was scary! I am so glad you all escaped that potentially fatal accident and everyone including your car is ok!

75 men push ups?!! WOW You are buff!!!

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