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RUMINATIONS
Generational Redemption – by Kaycee
We have all heard the saying “hanging out with the wrong crowd.” It’s what our parents wanted us to avoid, and it’s what we still want for our kids. The “wrong crowd” would certainly lead us to a lifetime of smoking, drinking, and generally bad behavior. College dreams? Gone in a puff of smoke. Getting a good job? Not going to happen when your friends have led you down the wrong path and you all wind up in jail.
Hubby and I were blessed, or we just got lucky, that our two kids managed to avoid the wrong crowd. They chose smart friends with good parents, and aside from picking up BeeCee at a party that cops had been called to, we escaped their teen years relatively unscathed.
Flash forward to 2025. In the past few weeks, my son and daughter had the opportunity to join me at Valley Green for a Saturday Shawmont. It was JulCee’s first Shawmont, and first run longer than her April half marathon. For BeeCee, it was his first one in a few years.
Of course, each 26-year-old motored up the big hill like it was nothing and was ready to tack on more miles to the 14. As proud as I was of them, what made me the happiest was when they said (separately), “Mom, you have a really nice group of friends. They are all so cool and friendly.”
We are very fortunate to have found such an inclusive group in the Shawmont community. Everyone prioritizes a healthy lifestyle and welcomes in the newbies regardless of age. Whether you show up each week or every few years, the camaraderie is the same. It’s a good feeling that when you are with Shawmont runners, there is no shortage of conversation … unless you are using your last bit of breath on the big climb!
–KayCee
Fine Print ¶Text by Kristine Corino, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. ¶Cross-published: ZY Weekly Newsletter 6/28/25 on Facebook Shawmont Running Club, Shawmont Running Club website.
WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025
Through Next Month…
- 7/30: THE POUR HOUSE SUMMER NIGHT 5K (Ambler, PA)
- Quietman Tom
CONGRATS-A-MUNDO TO ALL!
Nuthin’ to report
SEND YOUR RACE RESULTS TO: TEDMILLER01@GMAIL.COM
RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH
“Good things come slow – especially in distance running.” –Bill Dellinger
“Jogging is very beneficial. It’s good for your legs and your feet. It’s also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed.” –Charles M. Schultz (Rerun from 10/12/24 Newsletter)
“Running is not a hobby, it’s a post-apocalyptic skill.” –Zombie runners
“Joggers bounce up and down and stop lights. Runners just stand there looking pissed.” –Anonymous
ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio
Running Tip: The Secret Power of the Strategic “Micro-Nap” on Long Runs
Why These Tiny Walking Pit Stops Are Actually Genius
- Delaying the Dreaded Fatigue Monster: Those little bursts of walking give your working muscles a brief but valuable respite…
- Maintaining a More Even Pace: …By incorporating these short rests, you can often maintain a more consistent average pace over the entire distance.
- Mental Refresh and Reset: …Short walking breaks can provide a little mental breather, a chance to refocus, take in your surroundings, and mentally prepare for the next running segment…
- Reducing the Risk of Injury: By giving your muscles a short break, you can potentially reduce the cumulative stress and strain on your body…
How to Strategically Sprinkle in Those “Micro-Naps”
- Consider Your Distance and Terrain: For longer runs (think anything over 90 minutes), start thinking about where you might incorporate these breaks…
- Set Intervals (Initially): If you’re new to this, try planning your breaks at regular intervals, like every 3-5 kilometers or every 15-20 minutes of running.
- Keep Them Short and Brisk: Remember, these are “micro-naps,” not extended strolls…
- Use Natural Cues: As you get more comfortable, you might start using natural cues like the top of a hill or a designated landmark as your walking break point.
- Listen to Your Body (But Stick to the Plan): While it’s important to listen to your body, try to stick to your planned walking breaks even if you feel okay initially…
- Experiment and Adjust: …Experiment with the frequency and duration of your walking breaks to find what feels best for your body…
(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/running-tip-the-secret-power-of-the-strategic-micro-nap-on-long-runs)
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 – 18. Shawmont – 9.
- Trail Name: Distance (Route)
- A.A.Ron (FKA Aaron P): 15 (SHAWMONT + 1)
- AKA: 10
- BeeCee: 16 (SHAWMONT + 2)
- Biker Bill: 3
- Caiter (FKA Caitlin R, Kate R): 15 (SHAWMONT + 1)
- Dr. Ned: 10
- Half Caff: 8
- Jimmy Dee: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- John NTT (No Trail Tag. FKA JR): 10
- KayCee (AKA KC): 15 (SHAWMONT + 1)
- Kelee Whalon: 8
- Quietman Tom: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- Rob Ray: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- Tall Dave: 16 (SHAWMONT + MANOR)
- Teddio: 10
- Thaddeus: 15 (SHAWMONT + 1)
- Yaz (AKA Jasmin): 11
- Ying1: 10
Thanks for reading. Let’s have a great week!
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