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• A better manager than photographer • [1 MIN READ] I swear that JRC Keith just wants to jerk my chain with his attendance photography. Sure, I can take the picture, but it’s more work for me to add myself to it when I’m the photographer. I want it to be an accurate representation of … More Keith, etc. (#370: 2026’10’21’W)
• No one we know • [1½ MIN READ] Many active SRC-ers know that I go to Alaska every year to do service work. Others who make their way up north connect through cruises. Gregle was one of them this last summer. This was my 10th time. This, his first. He prepared for the experience by reading … More Two Old Women (#231: ZY Weekly Newsletter 10/10/26)
• Whether they’re worthy of it or not • [1 MIN READ] It’s nice not only when people pay attention to personality and preferences, but also when they choose to honor them. While I don’t expect much recognition from the other runners in the group, it’s nice when I get it. I do call myself … More Appreciating Some Expectations of the Attendance Picture (#369: 2026’10’14’W)
• Two cheers for two members • [1 MIN READ] After a few years of (roughly) quarterly visits to Black Men Run Philadelphia, the feelings have become warm. As we converged last week, one of that crew’s members commented about expecting to see the tall guy (Jim). There he was, just out of his line … More BMR! Family! (#368: 2026’10’07’W)
• A soggy Saturday • [1 MIN READ] The past Saturday’s news for runners featured the nor’easter that threatened weekend plans, including workouts. Check out the SRC Run Report for what happened at the fence while the Bridge to Bridge Relay Run took place (ShawmontRunningClub.com). (SRC runners’ efforts are also in this newsletter’s Congrats-a-mundo to All feature.) It … More Nor’easter (#230: ZY Weekly Newsletter 9/26/26)
• A non-traditional expectation • [1 MIN READ] I met new store-staff-member Lusato last week and took his training to the next level by inviting him to take our weekly attendance pic. The procedure is to take one picture only: One and done. This is not fine art. People being half ready or having eyes … More New Staff Training (#367: 2026’09’30’W)
• Or are names just a me thing? • [>1 MIN READ] When Grace and Phil arrived to run with us for the first time, their presence posed problems immediately. Not that they would be confused on sight with any other club runner, but the name overlap is getting ridiculous. Phil’s name was so much … More When Newcomers Are a Problem (#366 : 2026’09’23’W)
• For us at least • [½ MIN READ] CtCloser was itching to shake up the overrun menu. Pizza was to be the … balm of preference, but Pizza Wheel ceased operations. What about J-Town Market and Eatery? You’d think it would be the perfect place for someone named J’Adam, but he has parental responsibilities and … More A New Overrun Location (#365: 2026’09’16’W)
• Just don’t stop • [½ MIN READ] A cavalcade of clever conversation from club quippers: On Digital Metrics Rob: It’s weird, my VO2-max is so much lower when I’m marathon training.Quip: Applying disappointment factor… On Ascending Shawmont Avenue Quietman Tom: Usually you’re ahead of me on Shawmont.Quip: I’m ramping back up to kick your butt.Quietman Tom: … More Running Quiply, Jr. (#229: ZY Weekly Newsletter 9/12/26)
• Low on drama, high on potential • [1 MIN READ] The first fellowship meeting of the semester took place on 09’04’F. The meal was home-cooked chicken tikka masala that a volunteer provided. 12 students attended. We had thought there could be double that, especially for a first gathering, but it’s just as well: There … More A Routine Start to the Semester
