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SPECIAL EDITION
CHECK OUT THE EXTRA ATTACHMENT
2024 SRC TOTAL ATTENDANCE AND MILEAGE RECORDS
(Special thanks to Ying1 for this ‘’marathon’’ compilation!)
“A Word on Numbers for 2024” (Postscript in ZY Newsletter 2/8/2025)
RUMINATIONS
This was written by Ira Meyers – runner of 85,000 miles and 5 decades.
Ira was recently honored by the Ambler Area Running Club for his dedication to the sport and the club.
–KayCee
It is a Privilege to Run – by Ira Meyers
It is 102 degrees one day
And 10 degrees the next
Yet, I get off my ass because it is a privilege to run
Team in Training runs for leukemia/lymphoma
Joints in Motion runs for arthritis
Susan Komen races for breast cancer
Alas, it is a privilege to run
In some countries they run, but not for fun
In others, they are not allowed to run
I remind myself, it is a privilege to run
For those who can’t
For those who don’t get it
Or those who don’t want to try
I run because it is a privilege to run
Doesn’t matter if you’re running for fun
Doesn’t matter if you’re running for time
Just remember, it is a privilege to run
–Ira Meyers, January 2025
FINE PRINT ¶Used by permission. All Rights Reserved © ¶Cross-published: Facebook Shawmont Running Club (ZY Weekly Newsletter 2/1/25), Shawmont Running Club website.
WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025
Through Next Month…
- 2/2: TERRIBLE TYLER 15K (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
- Alan Bravo
- Dr. Ned
- Half Caff
- Too Hot Tom
- 2/8: MESA MARATHON (AZ)
- JustErica
- 2/9: PICK YOUR WAY [?K] (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
- Alan Bravo
- Dr. Ned
- Half Caff
- Too Hot Tom
- 2/16: EENIE-MEANIE-MINIE-MOE HALF-MARATHON (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
- Alan Bravo
- Dr. Ned
- Half Caff
- Too Hot Tom
- 2/23: STAGGERED START 4.6 MI (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
- Alan Bravo
- Dr. Ned
- Half Caff
- Too Hot Tom
And Just Gene…
- 2/8: MESA MARATHON (AZ)
- 3/2: TOKYO MARATHON
- 3/23-29: WMA GAINESVILLE XC, 3000, 1500, 10K (FL)
CONGRATS-A-MUNDO TO ALL!
Nuthin’ to report
SEND YOUR RACE RESULTS TO: TEDMILLER01@GMAIL.COM
RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH
“Just because your muscles start to protest doesn’t mean you have to listen.” –Dianne Holum
“Never limit where running can take you. I mean that geographically, spiritually, and of course, physically.” –Bart Yasso
“Our running shoes have magic in them. The power to transform a bad day into a good day; frustration into speed; self-doubt into confidence; chocolate cake into muscle.” –Mina Samuels
“Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running.” –Sarah Condor
Source: The Gigantic Book of Running Quotations, Higdon, 2008 (Skyhorse Publishing)
ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio
Long Run Tips for Runners
- Start Slow and Steady: …Long runs are about building endurance, not speed…
- Fuel Smart: …Don’t wait until you’re feeling drained—fuel proactively.
- Hydration is Key: Plan your hydration strategy just as carefully as your fueling…
- Test Your Gear: Use your long runs to test what you’ll wear on race day…
- Add Variety: Mix things up by adding hills, running on trails, or including a finish-fast segment in the last few miles.
- Break It Down Mentally: …Focus on getting to the next mile marker, water stop, or mental checkpoint…
- Prioritize Recovery: Recovery starts the moment you finish your run…
(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/long-run-tips-for-runners)
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.
This Week: Attendance – 6. Shawmont – 2.
- Trail Name: Distance (Route)
- All That Jaz: 5.5
- CtCloser: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- Jamie: 10
- Rob Ray: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- Teddio: 9
- Ying1: 10
Thanks for reading. Let’s have a great week!
Email Newsletter Editor: Teddio
Facebook and Website Newsletter Editor: CtCloser
2025’02’13’R: Updated (Postscript)
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