Shawmont Running Club

For 10/18/25

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• KayCee • WHOZ • CONGRATS • RUNNIN’ • ELSEWHERE • THEMZ •

RUMINATIONS

Half Marathon Repeats – by KayCee

Last year, three Cee’s and an ANP (my nephew) took part in the Savannah River Half Marathon and 10K. Brad and Andrew were the first 2 males to finish the half, I was the 2nd female, and Julianna won 1st in her AG for the 10K. 

Last weekend, hoping for another sweep at the award, the three Cee’s and a JHC (John) took part in the race once again. Under a cloudless blue sky, we lined up at the starting line feeling happy, nervous but confident — we knew the course and what lay ahead.

I will spare the details of mid-race self-doubt, questioning why in the world I do these races, kicking myself for not prioritizing non-stop long training runs, and swearing that next year I’m going to run the 10K. 

In the end, John set a PR and was 3rd overall finisher & 1st in his AG.  Julianna also set a PR and was 1st in her AG.  I was 3 minutes behind my time from last year, but with only 5 in my AG I came in 1st also. Brad was 3rd in his AG & 6th overall finisher.

Everyone was happy with their accomplishments, but I kept wondering what I could have done to run faster. Top of the list? More Shawmonts so I don’t get fatigued at Mile 10.

That night, we went for a celebratory dinner of fried chicken, fried mac & cheese, fried chicken eggrolls, and salads. (Hey, it’s Georgia! They really know how to fry things!) We reminisced about the race and started making plans to do it again next year. And who knows?  Maybe I will do the half instead of the 10k.
–KayCee

FINE PRINT ¶Text by Kristine Corino, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

 

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WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025

Through next month…

  • 10/26: MARINE CORPS MARATHON (Arlington, VA)
    • Bryce
  • 11/2: TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
    • Eric F
  • 11/23: AACR PHILADELPHIA MARATHON
    • A.A.Ron
    • Caiter
    • CtCloser
    • Ironette
    • JH
    • Johnman
    • JulCee
    • Rob Ray
    • Thaddeus

 

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CONGRATS-A-MUNDO TO ALL!

  • 10/18: THE HAUNTED HUSTLE ½M (Middleton, WI)
    • All That Jaz (AKA James, JC), 2:44:29. 2nd AG
  • 10/18: SAVANNAH RIVER HALF MARATHON (North Augusta, SC)
    • BeeCee, 1:37:53. 3rd AG
    • JH, 1:27:51. 1st AG
    • JulCee, 1:57:02. 1st AG
    • KayCee, 1:56:52. 1st AG

SEND YOUR RACE RESULTS TO: TEDMILLER01@GMAIL.COM

 

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RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH

“The trouble with jogging is that by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back.” –Franklin Jones [Rerun from 5/3/25]

“After an hour on the treadmill… What year is it?” –Anonymous

“Running is a mental sport and we’re all insane.” –Robin Williams [Rerun from 7/27/24]

 

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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio

The “Quick Feet” Drill

…A brief, dynamic exercise that gets your muscles and nervous system firing before you even begin to run. It’s a practice of intentionally focusing on a high cadence—the number of steps you take per minute—which is a foundational component of a faster, more injury-resistant stride.

Why Practice the Quick Feet Drill?

  • Improves Cadence and Efficiency…
  • Activates Key Running Muscles…
  • Reduces Injury Risk…
  • Sharpens Running Form…

How to Intentionally Incorporate a Quick Feet Drill into Your Next Run

  • Find a Flat Space…
  • Start with Good Posture…
  • Run in Place…
  • Engage Your Core…
  • Build Up Time…

(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/the-quick-feet-drill)

 

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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 – 13. Shawmont – 5.

  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • AKA: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Barbara: 9
  • Dr. Ned: 8
  • Gregle: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Jamie: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Jimmy Dee: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • John NTT (No Trail Tag. FKA JR): 10
  • OKhen: 10.6
  • Sure Sheila: 9
  • SylviEl: 5
  • Tall Dave: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Teddio: 10
  • Terminator Tony: 7

 

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