Relating to interactions and practices on a broad scale
• From multiple perspectives • [1½ MIN READ] When someone new walks in the door, the first thing to do is easy: exchange names. The next step is to share group running goals. There are other steps here and there, but various ones of us volunteer them as the need arises (e.g., Growlers Group Run … More Bringing Newbies Up to Speed (#338: 2026’01’21’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 bandwagon is fuller by another passenger • [1½ MIN READ] CC started running with the Growlers a mere month ago bringing much to appreciate. He met Scottsy-Totsy at the club soccer team where both of their sons play. He was a long-time runner who had fallen off the wagon and was ready to … More Introducing CC (#333: 2025’12’03’W)
• A certain marathon was a factor • [1½ MIN READ] Probably because it’s the thanksgiving season I’m reflecting on encouraging experiences with an attitude of thankfulness. I start with the observation that the presence and influence of a running crew — a collection of runners in a common, compassionate, continuing space; a community — … More Thankful for a Reason (#332: 2025’11’26’W)
• Live and virtually • [2 MIN READ] There’s nothing like a crowd to make a competitive race seem easier and more enjoyable. I first cut my teeth on small marathons, where a runner can go a mile and see only other runners (I still rather prefer races like that.); so I was blown away … More Being a Philadelphia Marathon Race Supporter (#203: ZY Weekly Newsletter 11/15/25)
• As easy as a download and runner look up • [1½ MIN READ] I like this quote attributed to Jimmy Fallon: “How do you know if someone ran a marathon? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you” (Zen Yanni Newsletter 12/7/24 [ShawmontRunningClub.com]). I like it because of how true it is; certainly if I’m any indication. … More Short Circuiting the Marathon Brag (#331: 2025’11’19’W)
• Second of 2 club vendor events so far • [1½ MIN READ] Saucony at Growlers Group Run was the motivation for starting promotion of the club to 3 different neighborhood groups. Although I’ve been a member of Jenkintown’s Facebook group for a few years, I’ve never used it to introduce the run club and … More Promoting Saucony via GGR (#330: 2025’11’12’W)
• It’s less about doing than being • [2 MIN READ] I have a friend who’s been alienated by institutional faith because all he heard from the lectern is commands for what to do. He heard a lot of bossiness. That introduction is an excuse to interrogate how people who are considering a lifelong partnership … More That Which Makes a Person Live Christian
• It’s not necessarily what many people might think • [2 MIN READ] Many people, including students, have flawed understandings of what constitutes authentic Christianity; by that I mean, who is a Christian or — if you will — an authentic follower of Jesus. In identifying one, it’s helpful to consider the angles of perspective … More That Which Makes a Person Be Christian
• What you can discover when socializing • [1½ MIN READ] Shoshana is the youngest sister of GGR regular J’Adam (“J” is for Jenkintown). I had learned that both of his 2 younger sisters ran, but neither had ever joined us before. After visiting a few times and hanging out for the usual afterruns, I … More Degrees of Connection (#327: 2025’10’22’W)
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