Shawmont Running Club

For 12/28/24

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RUMINATIONS

By CtCloser

Mastercard and the Hallmark Run (#177: ZY Weekly Newsletter 12/28/24)

 

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WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025

Through Next Month…

  • 1/1: CHAM-PAIN 5K (BCRR WINTER SERIES, Newtown PA)
    • Alan Bravo
    • Dr. Ned
    • Half Caff
    • Too Hot Tom
  • 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

And what we have all been waiting for…Just Gene’s 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

“If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken him completely by surprise.” –P. Z. Pearce

“I run so my goals in life will continue to get bigger instead of my belly.” –Bill Kirby

“We can’t all be heroes because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.” –Will Rogers

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

 

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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio

New Year’s Resolutions for Runners

Whether you’re aiming to complete your first race, chase down a new personal best, or simply build a more consistent running routine, setting New Year’s resolutions can provide clarity and motivation for the journey ahead.

  1. Set SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound…
  2. Focus on Consistency Over Perfection: What matters is that you keep showing up and doing your best with the time and energy you have…
  3. Add Variety to Your Routine: This could mean exploring new routes, signing up for a trail race, or incorporating different types of training, like hill repeats or fartlek sessions…
  4. Prioritize Recovery and Self-Care: Make recovery part of your plan by committing to habits like stretching, foam rolling, and prioritizing sleep…
  5. Celebrate Progress Along the Way: By focusing on small wins, you keep the journey exciting and rewarding.

(https://rundown.runtheday.com/p/new-year-s-resolutions-for-runners)

 

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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 – 1. Shawmont – 1.

  • Trail Name: Distance (Route)
  • CtCloser: 14 (SHAWMONT). EXTRA  BRG’s (bragging points) for CtCloser for: 1. Running Shawmont in the cold and rain. 2. The ONLY one to show up and run!! –Teddio (See Rumination)

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

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

 

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