Shawmont Running Club

For 3/8/25

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• CtCloser • WHOZ • CONGRATS • RUNNIN’ • ELSEWHERE • THEMZ •

RUMINATIONS

By CtCloser

Two Balled in the Side Pockets (#183: ZY Weekly Newsletter 3/8/25)

 

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WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025

Through Next Month…

  • 3/15: HADDONFIELD 5K
    • Prof. Sandy
  • 3/30: SPRING DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K (Basking Ridge NJ)
    • Alan Bravo
  • 4/13: COASTAL DE RUNNING FESTIVAL HALF MARATHON (Rehoboth DE)
    • Alan Bravo

And Just Gene…

  • 3/23-29: WMA GAINESVILLE XC, 3000, 1500, 10K (FL)
  • 4/4-11: ARIZONA MONSTER 300 (Superior AZ)
  • 4/21: BOSTON MARATHON

 

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CONGRATS-A-MUNDO TO ALL!

  • 3/2: TOKYO MARATHON
    • Just Gene: 4:26:13
    • Just Hillary: 3:52:29

 

75-plus-year-old male wearing a Tokyo 2025 running hoodie and white-flower-print-on-blue tights
“Turning Japanese, I really think so”
(Just Gene)

 

SEND YOUR RACE RESULTS TO: TEDMILLER01@GMAIL.COM

 

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RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH

“Does running late count as exercise?” –on a t-shirt

“Life is short…running makes it seem longer.” –Baron Hansen [Rerun from 11/23/24]

“If you’re running with me, be prepared to walk.” –Unknown

 

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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio

5 Ways Running Can Foster Personal Growth

Running isn’t just about clocking miles or chasing shiny medals—it’s like a secret life coach disguised as exercise…

  1. Build Resilience (a.k.a. Toughen Up!): …That “push through” mindset starts to spill over into life, whether you’re tackling a tough project or surviving an awkward Zoom meeting…
  2. Master Goal Setting Without Losing Your Mind:…Running gives you the perfect framework to set a goal…
  3. Become Besties with Routine (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It): …Once you learn to show up for yourself in running, it’s easier to do the same in other parts of life…
  4. Running = The Cheapest Therapy Ever: …Running is a moving meditation (except for when you’re dodging cars)…
  5. Fall in Love with the Process (Yes, Even the Ugly Miles): … It’s not just about the medal or the PR. It’s about what happens in the in-between…

…Remember: every step is shaping you into a better version of yourself…

(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/5-tips-for-running-in-different-weather-conditions)

 

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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 – 16. Shawmont – 6.

 

Runners lined up side by side in cool-weather gear
Picking up the attendance number again in tandem with the thermometer number
(L-R: Rob Ray, CtCloser, Dr. Ned, Teddio, Jamie, Tall Dave, Haff Caff, Ying1, All That Jaz, Just Gene, Quietman Tom. Missing: AKA. Photo credit: Anonymous. Photo courtesy: Calvin Wang)

 

  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • AKA: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Alan Bravo: 10
  • All That Jaz (FKA: Jaz, JC, James): 8
  • CtCloser: 20 (SHAWMONT+6)
  • Dr. Ned: 9
  • GregLe: 8
  • Half Caff: 10
  • Jamie: 12
  • John NTT (No Trail Tag. FKA JR): 8
  • Just Gene: 5
  • Prof. Sandy: 9
  • Quietman Tom: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Rob Ray: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Tall Dave: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Teddio: 10 Ying1: 14 (SHAWMONT)

Thanks for reading. Let’s have a great week!

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

 

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