Shawmont Running Club

For 1/4/25

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

RUMINATIONS

By KayCee

Every Thursday or Friday, the Blue Belles send out a group text to discuss and decide where the Saturday long run will be.  Last week, it was agreed upon that the group would meet in North Wales, at Parkside Place Park.  However, as Saturday grew closer, the forecasted temperatures started to plummet.  It was decided that running on a treadmill or taking a class at the gym was more appealing than running outside with a feels-like temp of 12°.

I took advantage of the change in plans by staying in a warm cozy bed instead of rushing to get ready for a run.  My dog looked at me like I was a stranger when he saw me still in my pajamas at 8:30 in the morning, because I’m usually not lounging about after breakfast.

However, one quick swipe at Strava & I saw the runs that Ken S, Alan B, and Howard C had done already.  Not one to miss out, I threw on my warmest running gear and headed out for a 5 miler.  I called Kelee when I started and found out she had already run her 7 miles… so I quickly figured out how to add 2 more miles to my route.

Say what you will about the downsides of social media, but thanks to Strava and my running friends I was able to join the list of crazy people who run in the cold.  And not to mention the bragging rights you get when someone says, “You don’t run in this weather, do you?” Insert a big smile and a “Well, yes I do!”
–KayCee [New profile page]

FINE PRINT ¶Text by Kristine Corino, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. ¶Cross-published: Facebook Shawmont Running Club (ZY Weekly Newsletter 1/4/25), Shawmont Running Club website.

 

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WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025

Through Next Month…

  • 1/5: TYLER CHALLENGE 10K (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
    • Alan Bravo
    • Dr. Ned
    • Half Caff
    • Too Hot Tom
  • 1/12: WILD CARD 4-6 MI (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
    • Alan Bravo
    • Dr. Ned
    • Half Caff
    • Too Hot Tom
  • 1/19: POLAR BEAR 8 MI (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
    • Alan Bravo
    • Dr. Ned
    • Half Caff
    • Too Hot Tom
  • 1/26: HONEST ABE 4.6 MI (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
    • Alan Bravo
    • Dr. Ned
    • Half Caff
    • Too Hot Tom
  • 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…

What we have all been waiting for…the 2025 running schedule

  • 1/19: NAPLES HALF MARATHON (FL)
  • 1/25: THE ITCH 50K (Ocala FL)
  • 2/8: MESA MARATHON (AZ)
  • 3/2: TOKYO MARATHON
  • 3/23-29: WMA GAINESVILLE XC, 3000, 1500, 10K (FL)
  • 4/4-11: ARIZONA MONSTER 300 (Superior AZ)
  • 4/21: BOSTON MARATHON
  • 5/7: SEDONA CANYONS 125 (Black Canyon City AZ)
  • 5/23-31: ADVENTURE RUNS (AZ & UT)

Followed by a training and racing sabbatical for a year or so…
(a well deserved rest! –Teddio)

 

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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

“I don’t believe in jogging. It extends your life, but by about the same amount of time you spend jogging.” –Marshall Brickman

“It’s rude to count people as you pass them. Out loud.” –From an Adidas ad

“Run. Because zombies will eat the untrained ones first.” –From The Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide

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

 

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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio

FDA Declares Eggs as a “Healthy” Food Under Updated Guidelines

Eggs shake off decades-old misconceptions to claim their place as a nutritional powerhouse.

From Misunderstood to Celebrated

  • For years, eggs were a symbol of dietary caution, primarily due to concerns over cholesterol.…
  • Leading health organizations, including the American Heart Association, now embrace eggs as part of a heart-healthy diet for most individuals…

(https://athletechnews.com/fda-declares-eggs-as-a-healthy-food-under-updated-guidelines/)

 

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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 – 6. Shawmont – 0.

  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • Alan Bravo: 5
  • Half Caff: 5
  • Jamie: 10
  • PMS (FKA Peter S): 10
  • Tall Dave: 10
  • Teddio: 5

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

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

 

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