“Ruminations” is a feature of Shawmont Running Club‘s Zen Yanni Weekly Newsletter (originally “Run Report”).
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I started running with SRC in 2012 and became a Ruminations contributor in 2019 with 2 other regular and other special contributors.
The trailtag CtCloser comes from my relentless goal to finish pacing faster than I started: #negativesplitorpositivesplat
The Weekly Post
Be Careful (#214: ZY Weekly Newsletter 3/7/26)
• What, exactly, does that mean? • [2½ MIN READ] I’ve gotten a lot of…
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(L-R: Adelaide, SylviEl, Ted, Ying1, Dr. Ned, AKA, A.A.Ron, Rob Ray, Quietman Tom, Jamie, Scottsy Totsy, Half Caff, Ravi. Not pictured: CtCloser, Tall Dave)
(3/7/26 Run [ShawmontRunningClub.com])
The Weekly Post continued
Status Report (#213: ZY Weekly Newsletter 2/28/26)
• A little on SRC’s trail and online presence • [2 MIN READ] It seems…
Keep reading2015 & 2026 (#212: ZY Weekly Newsletter 2/7/26)
• The same day and date across the years • [2 MIN READ] I love…
Keep readingAll That Jaz (#211: ZY Weekly Newsletter 1/31/26)
• In memory • [2½ MIN READ] I met James Craig not that long after…
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2025’01’23’R: Updated (Revision of Ruminations contribution statement)
2023’09’15’F: Updated ([SRC].com URL. New Newsletter name and link.)