Shawmont Running Club

For 10/14/23

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RUMINATIONS

Embracing Life’s Moments: The Transformative Power of Detachment

A friend recently gave me some of the most incredible, and simple, advice: Detach yourself from outcomes.

What exactly does this mean? It typically appears when we are avoiding situations that stir some anxiety within us. I quickly thought of the eseo platform and how users might benefit from this advice. How often do you see a pick-up game, fitness class, group run, etc. on it and know in your heart of hearts that it is something you should attend? Then, the day arrives and you skip the event because you could not imagine socializing with new people… what if they don’t like you?! These are all narratives we tell ourselves in our head, it is not reality. From the field to the studio to the track, when you get a group of people together and moving, something incredible happens: camaraderie. Get out of your head and your comfort zone, do not worry about what might happen, detach yourself from outcomes, and experience what is actually happening!

-Teddio [https://www.eseosports.com/resources/ryans-weekly-wisdom-roundup-1]

 

WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2023

  • 10/21 BETHLEHEM RUNNING FESTIVAL 5K 10K
    • Just Gene
  • 10/21  CROOKED BILLET 5K (PA)
    • Prof. Sandy
  • 10/21 HAUNTED HUSTLE ½ MARATHON (WI)
    • All That Jaz (Trail name in training. FKA: Jaz, JC)
  • 10/21 BETHLEHEM RUNNING FESTIVAL 5K 10K
    • Just Gene
  • 10/22 EVANSBURG CHALLENGE 10 MILER (PA)
    • Just Gene
  • 10/28 DELAWARE CANAL HALF MARATHON (PA)
    • Quietman Tom
  • 10/28 JAVELINA JUNDRED 100 MILE TRAIL RACE (AZ)
    • Just Gene
  • 11/5 BRIDGE RUN 10K (PA)
    • Just Gene
  • 11/12 HARRISBURG MARATHON
    • Lisa Marie
  • 11/18 PHILADELPHIA HALF MARATHON (PA) 
    • Alan Bravo
    • Eric F
    • Just Gene
    • Lenore
  • 11/23 MIP THANKSGIVING RACE (PA)
    • Prof. Sandy
  • 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!

SEND YOUR RACE RESULTS TO: TEDMILLER01@GMAIL.COM

 

RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH

“People ask why I run. I say ‘If you have to ask, you will never understand.’ It is something only those select few know. Those who put themselves through pain, but know deep down how good it really feels.” –Erin Leonard

“No other sport is as democratic as running.” –Florence Griffith Joyner & John Hanc

“Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don’t so much as outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of them all is the one inside your head.” –Joe Henderson

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.

L-R (back): Weezinator (with Missy), Quietman Tom, Greg L, BB Betsy, Just Gene, All That Jaz [Trail name in training. FKA: Jaz, JC], Kenny Baby, Ying1, Teddio, Dr. Ned. L-R (front): CtCloser
  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • All That Jaz [Trail name in training. FKA: Jaz, JC]: 10
  • BB Betsy: 14 (SHAW)
  • Biker Bill: 4
  • CtCloser: 14 + 6 (SHAW)
  • Dr. Ned: 5
  • GregL: 10
  • Just Gene: 14
  • Kenny Baby: 14
  • My-Oh Maya [Trail name in training]: 12
  • Pati: 11
  • Quietman Tom: 14
  • Tall Dave: 14
  • Teddio: 10
  • Weezinator (with Missy): 1
  • Ying1: 10

Email Newsletter Editor: Teddio
Facebook and Website Newsletter Editor: CtCloser