Four by Five in Fifteen (#160: ZY Weekly Newsletter 5/18/24)

• Not a mathematical piece • [1½ MIN READ] Six combined Shawmont regulars and visitors got together in April to run four marathons in 15 days. Sounds like some kind of ultramarathon relay: Really it was just a few runners who seriously wanted company to keep them motivated for Jersey City, Boston, Gettysburg, and Big … More Four by Five in Fifteen (#160: ZY Weekly Newsletter 5/18/24)

When You Need Motivation (#246: 2024’02’28’W)

• A running group can be all that • [1½ MIN READ] Running with someone else might be a hassle when it comes to coordinating household schedules, but sometimes you have no choice. No choice but to run With someone? Yeah, it’s about motivation. Registering for a racing event is great motivation for getting in … More When You Need Motivation (#246: 2024’02’28’W)

A Bunch of Hopeless Romantics (#245: 2024’02’21’W)

• Ditching those we love for something else we love • [<1 MIN READ] The smaller turnout last week brought attention to the fact that 4 significant absences were of 2 specific couples. “That’s funny. At least one is usually here. Ah, Valentine’s Day.” How romantic! Well then, what about the rest of us who … More A Bunch of Hopeless Romantics (#245: 2024’02’21’W)

A Different Opinion on Ruminating (#124: 3/18/23 RUN REPORT)

• But what about this feature? • [2 MIN READ] “Ruminations” is one feature of Shawmont Running Club’s Weekly Run Report. If your intersection with the Report comes from outside of Facebook (where you can read all of the features since its inception, long before I started contributing), then you wouldn’t know what the various … More A Different Opinion on Ruminating (#124: 3/18/23 RUN REPORT)