Shawmont Running Club

For 5/17/25

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

RUMINATIONS

Reluctant Introduction – by CtCloser

From the start, I didn’t want to run with Shawmont Running Club. Nothing personal, but the great appeal of running back then was the ability to step outside my front door in Abington and just take off. Running shoes from Jenkintown Running Company were a plus. But a certain SRC runner would see me passing by her house back in 2013 as I started my neighborhood loops. When I eventually met her, she invited me to join her Saturday running club with its workout mileage that suited my marathon aspirations. When I finally started getting tired of those neighborhood loops more than a year later and joined her at SRC, my goal was completing my first Philadelphia Marathon. My first run was a Shawmont-Andorra + 5-out-and-back-on-Forbidden-Drive.

Flash forward 12 years and I’ve gotten a little more consistent running with SRC: the Saturday mileage suits me (in addition to the setting and the buddies). That gal also still comes regularly. One thing that’s changed is that I’ve done a lot of my own inviting over the years. And other Abington area runners have started joining, too.

JRC has been the local draw for its own reasons, including proximity and 5K weekly distances; but when it comes to BSR-, half-marathon-, and marathon-training mileage, SRC is its own destination. So, welcome to A.A.Ron, Adelaide, Caiter, CJ3, Sylvia, Train Dave, and Yaz. Waiting on the wings with their own Philly Marathon coming up this fall are Lynette and Thaddeus. The mileage (in addition to the setting and the buddies) really gets into your bones.
–CtCloser (Calvinthe) “Negative Split or Positive Splat” #dothedue

FINE PRINT ¶Calvin Wang (Wäng), CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. ¶Cross-published: Facebook Shawmont Running Club, Shawmont Running Club website, Ruminations by CtCloser.

 

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WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025

Through Next Month…

  • 6/1: ITHACA TWILIGHT 5K (NY)
    • Prof. Sandy
  • 6/7: SCOTT COFFEE MOORESTOWN ROTARY 8K (NJ)
    • Prof. Sandy

And Just Gene…

  • 5/23-31: ADVENTURE RUNS (AZ & UT)

Followed by a training and racing sabbatical.

 

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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

“Run. Because zombies will eat the untrained ones first.” –From The Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide [Rerun from 1/4/25]

“Running won’t solve all your problems. But then again, neither will housework.” –Unknown

“Marathoners: Life is too easy. I must find a way to make it much, much harder.” –Glennon Doyle [Rerun from 1/11/25]

 

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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio

Conquer Your Course: Race Day Strategies for Success!

  1. Master Your Pacing: …Remember, it’s always better to start conservatively and have energy in reserve than to burn out early.
  2. Fuel and Hydrate Like a Pro: Your fueling and hydration plan should be a well-rehearsed routine from your training…
  3. Fortify Your Mental Game: The mental aspect of racing is just as crucial as the physical…
  4. Adapt and Overcome: …Be prepared to adapt to unexpected challenges, such as changes in weather, course conditions, or how your body is feeling…
  5. Conserve Energy Wisely: …Focus on maintaining good running form to minimize wasted energy…
  6. Listen Intently to Your Body: …Pay close attention to any sharp or unusual pain. Don’t hesitate to adjust your pace or even stop if necessary…
  7. Embrace the Collective Energy: …Soak in the energy of the crowd, the encouragement of fellow runners, and the support of the volunteers…

(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/conquer-your-course-race-day-strategies-for-success-14-sydney-marathon-stepping-onto-the-global)

 

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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 – 5.

Runners lined up side by side in moderate-weather gear
Shifting the age distribution downward from the last few years of trending
(L-R: Dr. Ned, John NTT [No Trail Tag. FKA JR], SylviEl, AKA, Teddio, Jimmy Dee, Haff Caff, Train Dave, Tall Dave, Jamie, Quietman Tom, A.A.Ron, Rob Ray, OKhen, Michael P, CtCloser. Photo credit: Anonymous. Photo courtesy: Calvin Wang)
  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • A.A.Ron: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • AKA: 10
  • CtCloser: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Dr. Ned: 10
  • Half Caff: 11
  • Jamie: 10
  • Jimmy Dee: 12
  • John NTT (No Trail Tag. FKA JR): 12
  • Michael P: 6
  • OKhen: 5
  • Prof. Sandy: 10
  • Quietman Tom: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Rob Ray: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • SylviEl: 10
  • Tall Dave: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Teddio: 11
  • Train Dave (FKA Dave C): 10

 

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