More on Not Very Much (#346: 2026’03’18’W)

• ‘Cuz sometimes it’s worth doing • [<2 MIN READ] Part 1 of last week’s run began with the appearance of K2 and newbie Derm. The former has been away since 10’29’W because the latter’s work schedule has been interfering with quality time together on other nights of the week. They might have figured out … More More on Not Very Much (#346: 2026’03’18’W)

More JRC Store Staff (#342: 2026’02’18’W)

• GGR isn’t just about the runners • [<2½ MIN READ] We love the store staff of Jenkintown Running Club because they tolerate us (iCandybyWangC.com; RunORC.com). They also give us running-club discounts. Sometimes they even run with us. Here are a few, both who did and some who didn’t but still made a big impression. … More More JRC Store Staff (#342: 2026’02’18’W)

All That Jaz (#211: ZY Weekly Newsletter 1/31/26)

• In memory • [2½ MIN READ] I met James Craig not that long after I started running with Shawmont Running Club in 2014. He was excellent company and it didn’t take long for us to discover 2 interesting, preexisting points of connection. When he learned that I worked (then) for Arcadia University, he wondered … More All That Jaz (#211: ZY Weekly Newsletter 1/31/26)

A Pain in the… (#208: ZY Weekly Newsletter 1/10/26)

• The rear end was the one safe place • [1½ MIN READ] I mentioned 2 left-ankle sprains this past training cycle before Philadelphia Marathon (11’23’Sunday): Lessons from a Sprained Ankle II (ShawmontRunningClub.com). That was as of September. I never bothered to mention the 2 additional sprains (reinjuries?). I was fully recovered by race time. … More A Pain in the… (#208: ZY Weekly Newsletter 1/10/26)

2026’s First Week in Review (#337: 2026’01’14’W)

• Featuring mixed emotions • [<2 MIN READ] Last week’s Growlers Group Run saw the welcome of a new runner to the club (iCandybyWangC.com). Conor ran with Terp Adam back in Abington High School days. Time will tell how his involvement with the club develops, but trying to pace his attendance in comparison to T’Adam … More 2026’s First Week in Review (#337: 2026’01’14’W)

The Sneaky Pee II (#206: ZY Weekly Newsletter 12/13/25)

• Racing not required • [2 MIN READ] Here’s a reason to show up for a Saturday SRC run: Oh, the conversation that you’d otherwise miss. When I arrived at the run on Saturday, 12/13, immediately after the publication of the Zen Yanni Newsletter 12/6, Quietman Tom had words for me (ShawmontRunningClub.com): How long did … More The Sneaky Pee II (#206: ZY Weekly Newsletter 12/13/25)

The Sneaky Pee (#205: ZY Weekly Newsletter 12/6/25)

• In a race, every little bit helps • [2½ MIN READ] Ever since I read about Dean Karnazes mastering this technique, I’ve wondered about its utility while marathon racing (Wikipedia). Karnazes taught himself as an ultramarathoner, but the practicality for shorter distances will be obvious to anyone who’s had to step out of a … More The Sneaky Pee (#205: ZY Weekly Newsletter 12/6/25)