RUMINATIONS
In August, my husband was let go of his position at a tech company as part of a 20% staff reduction. It was completely unexpected and came the day after we bought a new car and a few days before our son’s tuition payment was due. To say we felt crushed, humbled and blindsided would be an understatement.
I kept the news to myself for a week or two, only telling one close friend and one of my 4 siblings. I can’t say for sure why, but maybe it’s because I didn’t want pity or empty condolences. Or maybe I was just embarrassed.
A few weeks later, I had plans to see 3 friends for dinner. We don’t get together often, but we have 20 years of shared history together. As soon as I arrived, I blurted out, “My husband lost his job and it sucks.” Friend X said, “I can’t afford to pay my mortgage due to the rising interest rates.” Friend Y said, “I backed out of the garage and hit my husband’s car and now both need major repairs. Friend Z said, “I have a health issue that I am scared to face.”
Suddenly, my problems seemed really insignificant. It reminded me of the saying “If everyone threw their problems in a pile, you’d want your own back.” My husband and I have savings that will keep us afloat and we have our health.
Fortunately, I have my running as my outlet when I need to burn off pent-up frustration or anxiety. I know that when I show up at a group run, there are plenty of people to help me focus more on what’s important and less on life’s distractions.
KayCee
WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2023
- 9/17 PHILLY DISTANCE HALF MARATHON
- Rachel W
- Wolfie
- Lisa Marie
- Eric F
- KayCee
- 9/17 SYDNEY FAMILY 3.5K
- Kenny Baby
- 9/17 USATF 12K (NJ)
- Just Gene
- Prof. Sandy
- 9/24 BERLIN MARATHON (Germany)
- Just Hilary
- Just Gene
- Pat M
- 9/30 B2B (BRIDGE TO BRIDGE), PHILLY (PA)
- KayCee
- 10/1 PORTLAND HALF MARATHON (OR)
- Jimmy Dee
- 10/8 CHICAGO MARATHON (IL)
- Just Gene
- 10/8 BOULDER HALF MARATHON (CO)
- Cookie (AKA Katrina)
- 10/22 EVANSBURG CHALLENGE 10 MILER (PA)
- Just Gene
- 11/5 BRIDGE RUN 10K (PA)
- Just Gene
- 11/17 HARRISBURG MARATHON
- Lisa Maria
- 11/18 PHILADELPHIA HALF MARATHON (PA)
- Alan Bravo
- Just Gene
- Lenore
- Eric F
- 11/25 DELAWARE CROSS COUNTRY 5K (DE)
- Just Gene
- 12/3 THE LOOP RACE (8.4 MI) PHILLY
- OKhen
- Mango Marjo
- 12/9 KIAWAH ISLAND MARATHON (SC)
- Just Gene
- 12/17 NAKED NICK 50K (PA)
- Just Gene
CONGRATS-A-MUNDO TO ALL!
- Rachel W: Queen of Prussia 10K, 47:07
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RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” –Don’t know
“Even when I’m running I smile because I know that I don’t have to.” — John Bingham
“I ran and ran every day, and I acquired a sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never, give up, no matter what else happened.”– Wilma Rudolph
Source: The Gigantic Book of Running Quotations, Higdon, 2008 (Skyhorse Publishing)
THEMZ WHO WUZ THERE (except those forgotten or missed 😊)
Stats – We track attendance and Shawmont.
Loggin’ the miles is just for fun.
Records: Attendance – 39 on 6/23/18. Shawmonts – 26 on 2/10/18.
- Trail Name: Distance (Route)
- Alan Bravo: 5
- BB Betsy: 14 (SHAW)
- Cookie (AKA Katrina): 10
- CtCloser: 14 (SHAW)
- Half Caff: 10
- Hap: 5
- JC: 10
- Jeremy: 10. NEWBIE: WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!
- Jimmy Dee: 14 (SHAW)
- Jo: 10
- Joey H: 5
- Just Gene: 6
- KayCee: 14 (SHAW)
- Kelee: 8
- Mango Marjo: 10.6
- Maya (Trail name in training: My-Oh Maya): 14 (SHAW)
- OKhen: 10.6
- Quietman Tom: 14 (SHAW)
- Tall Dave: 8
- Teddio: 10
- Terminator Tony: 14 (SHAW)
- Weezinator: 2
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