Shawmont Running Club

For 4/12/25

By

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

RUMINATIONS

BSR⁶ – by OKhen

= Broad Street Run1 ×
Basically Southern Route ×
Brotherly Sisterly2 Recreation ×
Buildings…Some Remain ×
Broad Street Rabbit-holes ×
Broad Street Rumination3,4

Author’s Note: This Broad Street 2-part Rumination is a bit of Philly history. With the references and links, you can explore as many Broad Street rabbit holes as you like.

Prologue

I grew up in Cheltenham Township, PA, located on the northwestern border of Philadelphia. Because my parents worked in the city, I was a frequent traveler to, from, and on the Philadelphia Transportation Company’s (now SEPTA) Broad Street Line5.

I would start my trip by walking (of course, uphill both ways) from my home to the corner of Old York Road and Chelten Hills Drive, where I’d wait for the #55 bus. When it arrived, I dropped my token into the fare box and asked the driver for a transfer. That transfer allowed me to continue my trip for free on the subway at the Olney Transportation Center.

For me, the subway was the best part of the journey—I’d ride in the first car, standing by the front window to watch the driver, observe the track signals, and enjoy the speed of the train (perhaps hinting at future runner instincts?).

Pre-race

On the morning of the run—before I even reached the Olney gear check area—my race down memory lane began. I drove by the former locations of the Open Hearth6, Martin’s Aquariuma, Oak Lane Diner7,8, Roy Rogers9, Rodeo Ben’s10,11 (yes, actual Western gear was sold here; today it is a plumber’s store owned by my friend Mike Ingram12) and Hot Shoppes13.

Just north and east of the starting line stands the Albert Einstein Medical Center. This institution began in 1864 as the Jewish Hospital for the Aged, Infirmed and Destitute14. It was here that I received my first x‑rays for broken bones and stitches on my right knee (from running into the back of my Radio Flyer wagon); the scar is still visible.

In the 1960s, residents of Cheltenham knew that serious medical care should be received at Einstein because Abington was not yet “a real hospital.” Now both facilities are part of the Jefferson Health System15. At the Broad and Fisher starting line, on the southeast corner, stands the former office of my Aunt Amy and Uncle Dr. Leonard Malamut16,17. He served in WWII under George Patton and later was the medical supervisor of the Altaussee, Austria Salt Mines18—one of many European caves that once held art stolen by the Germans. He was interviewed for the book The Rape of Europab and film (on which the movie Monuments Men was based). An “old-style doctor” who knew all his patients as individuals, he maintained copious notes; his patients included at least one US Senator and a US District Court Judge. In addition, he was a passionate poet, botanist, photographer, ornithologist, astronomer, and more. Amy worked side by side with him throughout his career. I was fortunate to share many celebrations with them—one of my most cherished aunt/uncle combinations.

Part 2: The Race

–OKhen “Positively spelt (UK edition)” or “Positively spelled (US English edition)” or “Deletreado positivamente (US Spanish edition)”

FINE PRINT ¶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…

  • 5/4: BROAD STREET RUN (Philadelphia)
    • Alan Bravo
    • KayCee
    • Prof. Sandy
    • Quietman Tom

And Just Gene…

  • 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.

 

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CONGRATS-A-MUNDO TO ALL!

  • 4/6: DE RUNNING HALF MARATHON (Wilmington)
    • CtCloser: 3:59:57. AG 2nd
  • 4/13: COASTAL DE RUNNING FESTIVAL HALF MARATHON (Rehoboth DE)
    • Alan Bravo: 2:19:09. AG 3rd

SEND YOUR RACE RESULTS TO: TEDMILLER01@GMAIL.COM

 

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RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH

“Runners don’t die. They only smell like it.” –Seen on marathon spectator sign [Rerun from 3/8/25]

“Running an hour a day adds 10 years to your life. Unfortunately, you spend it running.” –Unknown [Rerun from 3/8/25]

“I didn’t train all that time just to come here and get it over with as fast as I can.” –John Bingham, running writer, on running marathons

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

 

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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio

Athlete Longevity Secrets

The narrative of aging and athleticism often focuses on decline, but for runners, it’s a story of adaptation and resilience… Here are 5 strategies that delve into the nuances of running and aging:

  1. Neuromuscular Adaptation: Preserving Power and Proprioception…
  2. Hormonal Considerations: Optimizing Endocrine Function…
  3. Cardiovascular Resilience: Maintaining Aerobic Capacity and Vascular Health…
  4. Recovery Optimization: Beyond Rest Days…
  5. Psychological Adaptability: Cultivating a Growth Mindset…

By embracing these nuanced strategies, aging runners can transcend the limitations of conventional wisdom and cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling running journey…

(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/athlete-longevity-secrets-and-boston-course-preview-bonus)

 

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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 – 10. Shawmont – 2.

  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • A.A.Ron (FKA Aaron P): 11
  • Caiter (FKA Caitlin R, Kate R): 11
  • CtCloser: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Dr. Ned: 10
  • Happ: 3
  • Jamie: 12
  • Jimmy Dee: 10
  • Prof. Sandy: 6
  • Tall Dave: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Teddio: 10

 

Thanks for reading. Let’s have a great week!
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Email Newsletter Editor: Teddio
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