Shawmont Running Club

For 10/5/24

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

RUMINATIONS

Running Paraphernalia: Shoes – by CtCloser

What I’ve always loved about running is that there are really very few equipment needs—except for one thing: running shoes. Here’s a New York Times article about that very thing: What You Do (and Don’t) Need in a Running Shoe.

You can agree or not about design needs, but here’s a word from the academic librarian in me. What I like about this article is that it blends a degree of academic authority—in the form of scholarly journal sources—with a degree of accessibility—in the form of writing geared for a general audience. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is one of the scholarly sources. It’s always kind of cool when other people recognize its value and cite it as a source.

Here’s a word from the compulsive editor in me. Author: Stop using the phrases “running shoe” and “running sneaker” as synonyms for each other. The term “shoe” reflects the kind of purposeful design that’s a part of the product. Let’s keep it that way by sticking with the one phrase.

Finally, thanks to the rudder bunny who brought this article to my attention. When I’ve gotten something like this before, I’ve suggested to the sender to do the writing “themself,” but they’ve always declined. Here’s a word from the cheerful writer in me. I suppose, the sentiment is a lot like watching another runner racing: “Sure, I can do it, but it’s so much fun watching you.”
-CtCloser (Calvinthe) “Negative Split or Positive Splat” #dothedue

FINE PRINT ¶Text by 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 2024

Through Next Month…

  • 10/6: WINEGLASS HALF MARATHON (Corning NY)
    • All That Jaz (Trail name in training. FKA: Jaz, JC, James)
  • 10/26: HOWLOWEEN 5K (North Wales)
    • Prof. Sandy
    • Marea (granddaughter of Prof. Sandy)
  • 10/27: MARINE CORPS MARATHON (Arlington VA)
    • Eric F
  • 11/3: RUN THE BRIDGE 10K (Camden)
    • Prof. Sandy
    • Too Hot Tom
  • 11/23: ROTHMAN 8K (Philadelphia)
    • Prof. Sandy
    • Too Hot Tom

And Just Gene…

  • 10/6: WINEGLASS MARATHON (Corning NY)
  • 10/20: ** DELAWARE DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K (Wilmington DE)
  • 11/3: ** RUN THE BRIDGE 10K (Camden)
  • 11/10: LAS VEGAS MARATHON (NV)
  • 11/23: ** ROTHMAN 8K (Philadelphia)
  • 11/24: ** PHILADELPHIA MARATHON

** Middle Atlantic USATF Road Grand Prix Series

 

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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

“The difference between a runner and a jogger is an entry blank.” –George Sheehan

“In the field of sports, you are more or less accepted for what you do rather than what you are.” –Althea Gibson

“Thank God it’s over.” –Neil Cusack, 1974 marathon winner

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

 

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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio

Could this article be about our favorite hill??

Tips for Hill Running

Hill running is more than just a workout; it’s a test of your physical and mental endurance. The steep inclines and challenging terrain can seem daunting, but the rewards are immense…

  1. Start Gradually and Build Your Base
  2. Master Your Form
  3. Vary Your Pace and Intervals
  4. Strengthen Your Legs
  5. Stay Hydrated and Fueled

(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/tips-for-hill-running)

 

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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 – 31. Shawmont – 19. WOW!!

(L-R: Adelaide, Gregle, BB Betsy, SylviEl, Ying1, A.A.Ron [back], John NTT, Kelee, Train Dave [behind and represented as just a hand], KayCee, BeeCee, Quietman Tom, Alan Bravo, Teddio, Andess [back with hand raised], Hank, CtCloser [front], OKhen, Rob Ray, PMS, Miker, Wolfie, Pauler, Brianeff)
19 Shawmont Avenue runners! Marathon trainers, raise your hands! Halfers, raise them halfway!
(Photo credit: Weezinator. Photo courtesy: Calvin Wang, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.)
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  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • A.A.Ron (FKA Aaron P): 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Adelaide: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Alan Bravo: 6
  • Andess: 14 (SHAWMONT). Welcome to our world!
  • BB Betsy: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • BeeCee: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Biker Bill: 3
  • Brianeff [Fey]: 20 (??). Welcome to our world!
  • Caiter (FKA Caitlin R, Kate R): 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • CtCloser: 16 (SHAWMONT+2)
  • Gregle [Trail name in training]: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Hank: 6. Welcome to our world!
  • John NTT (No Trail Tag. FKA JR): 16 (SHAWMONT+2)
  • KayCee (AKA KC): 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Kelee: 9
  • Li: 14 (SHAWMONT). Welcome to our world!
  • Miker: 20 (??). Welcome to our world!
  • OKhen: 5
  • Pauler (FKA Paul R): 9. Welcome back!
  • PMS (FKA Peter S): 20 (??)
  • Quietman Tom: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Rob Ray [Rob Raymond]: 18 (SHAWMONT+4)
  • SylviEl: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Teddio: 12
  • Terminator Tony: 18 (SHAWMONT+4)
  • Train Dave (FKA Dave C): 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Weezinator: 3 with puppy Missy
  • Wolfie: 14 (SHAWMONT)
  • Yaz (AKA Jasmin): 14 (SHAWMONT) Welcome back!
  • Ying1: 10
  • Yuki: 14 (SHAWMONT). Welcome to our world!

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

 

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