SRC Run Report, January 17, 2009

They say there is safety in numbers, well let me tell you it is safe to say that there were a lot more crazy people who were willing to run in bone-chilling temperatures than I thought. What's even more incredible is that most of these folks aren't planning on going to Boston or have a spring marathon on their agenda! I can't believe I ran in this weather! It was so cold that I didn't even attempt to write down who was there or how far they planned on running. The thought of taking off a glove was more than I could bear. Joe H. brought a camera and Dwight was kind enough to take a photo of some of the folks who were ready to go or suffer hypothermia. It was about 5 degrees (F) when 17 of the usual suspects took to the trails. Any errors regarding who or what I am blaming on brain freeze.

1. BB Betsy: Shawmont-Wises Mill
2. Gazella: 10 on-the-trail
3. Gene: A variety of Shawmont, plus for 20 miles
4. Iron Arthur: 10 on-the-trail
   
5. Joe H: Shawmont-Manor to Bruno's & back for 17
   
6. Lakshmi: Shawmont-Manor to Bruno's and back for 17
7. Larry W: To the Inn, up Wises Mill a piece, and Andorra for 8-ish?
   
8. Lima Bean: Shawmont-Wises Mill
   
9. Megan: Shawmont-Manor (how much further?) to Bruno's & back for 17
10. Michele: Shawmont-Manor to Bruno's & back for 17
    
11. Milesman Hal: Shawmont-Wises Mill plus for 22
12. Prof Sandy: 10 on-the-trail
13. Quietman Tom: Shawmont-Wises Mill
14. Tall David: Shawmont-Manor from home and back
15. Terminator Tony: Canoe Club 13
16. Too Hot Tom: Shawmont-Wises Mill
17. Waterbottle: Shawmont-Wises Mill

Also seen: Dwight, Seito, J. "Runnin' with the King", and Martha

Also heard from: I received this note from Tommy O. who ran with us while training for the NYC marathon (3:39) this past fall:

Sorry I haven't been to the trail in TOO long but I hope to soon. Took some down time after NYC and lately there always seems to be something going on, like a high school debate tournament this morning.

I was going to meet up with you all last Saturday, but I decided with the snow not to drive. So I headed out my door on a run at exactly 8am (with you in spirit!) and it was just beautiful. Cold but calm, flakes falling, hardly a car in sight, the only thing on the roads was about a quarter inch of powdery cushioning. I can imagine the Wissahickon was just as nice.

Best wishes to John to bounce back soon.

Tommy O.

Thanks for the note, Tom. Hope you can join us again soon.


The same sentiment applies to anyone else who may not have run with us in a while. Once a Shawmonter, always a Shawmonter and we'd be happy to have you run with us again on Saturday morning!