Shawmont Running Club

For 6/21/25

By

• OKhen • WHOZ • CONGRATS • RUNNIN’ • ELSEWHERE • THEMZ •

RUMINATIONS

“Same Same, But Different???” 1: I’ll Help CtCloser or I Will Help CtCloser – by OKhen

(Hint: The latter is correct)

CtCloser sent this email to me:

“Hi, OKhen!

I’m going to Alaska again and want to see who can craft 1 of 3 ruminations to run when I’m away.”

My reply:

“I think I can…”

This reminded me of the book The Little Engine That Could.

Which reminded me that I appreciate the sentiment behind the mantra “I think I can … I think I can … I think I can,” but I’d never use it running up Shawmont or anywhere else for that matter.

My gentle reader might inquire, “Why not?” To which I say, “Simple, I never use even-syllable mantras.”

To which my reader might ask, “How come?” At which point I would say, “Because I only use mantras with an odd number of syllables. This lets me alternate my drive leg every time I repeat the mantra.”

Swimmers doing the crawl will get it. It’s like taking a breath every three or five strokes to alternate sides.

Weirdly (?) this in turn reminds me of “TIWIMUTA” (This Is What It Made Us Think About).

This was a very special book for which I was the producer of the metal binder.

Which now makes me wonder: Does this qualify as a complete Rumination now or does CtCloser need to send another email for me to hit the syllabic requirement? Either way, enjoy Alaska, CtCloser!
–OKhen “Positively spelt (UK edition)” or “Positively spelled (US English edition)” or “Deletreado positivamente (US Spanish edition)”

Fine Print 1“Same same, but different” is an expression attributed to Thailand. ¶Text by Kenneth Olsho (Ólshó), CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. ¶Gratefully published: Facebook Shawmont Running Club, Shawmont Running Club website.

 

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WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025

Through Next Month…

  • 7/30: THE POUR HOUSE SUMMER NIGHT 5K (Ambler, PA)
    • Quietman Tom

 

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CONGRATS-A-MUNDO TO ALL!

Nuthin’ to report

SEND YOUR RACE RESULTS TO: TEDMILLER01@GMAIL.COM

 

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RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH

“Runner’s logic: I’m too tired to work. I should go run.” –Anonymous (Rerun from 10/12/24 Newletter)

“You never realize how long a minute is until you’ve run on treadmill.” –Anonymous

“I’ll quit running when I’m dead, which feels like it will probably be in about another mile or two.” –Anonymous

Source: The Gigantic Book of Running Quotations, Higdon, 2008 (Skyhorse Publishing)

 

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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio

The High Mileage Debate with a Kenyan Elite Coach

…Individuals possess varying natural predispositions; some runners may adapt more readily to high volume, while others might see greater benefits from training approaches that incorporate more high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with ample recovery.

  1. Prioritizing Sufficient Sleep: Adequate rest is paramount for the body’s repair…
  2. Maintaining a Nutrient-rich Diet: Providing the body with the necessary fuel and building blocks is crucial for recovery and performance.
  3. Seeking Exposure to Nature: Spending time in natural environments can positively influence both physical and mental well-being…
  4. Cultivating a Supportive Network: Having understanding and encouraging individuals around you can provide valuable emotional support…

(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/the-high-mileage-debate-with-a-kenyan-elite-coach)

 

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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 – 17. Shawmont – 11.

  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • A.A.Ron (FKA Aaron P): 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • AKA: 5
  • Alan Bravo: 6
  • All That Jaz (FKA: Jaz, JC, James): 8
  • Bryce: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Caiter (FKA Caitlin R, Kate R): 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Jamie: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Jimmy Dee: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • John NTT (No Trail Tag. FKA JR): 10
  • KayCee (AKA KC): 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Kelee: 8
  • Quietman Tom: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Rob Ray: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Tall Dave: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Teddio: 10
  • Thaddeus: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Train Dave (FKA Dave C): 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Yaz (AKA Jasmin): 14 (SHAWMONT)

 

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