2012-04-18 - Keep it simple
Yo run gang,
As the world gets more complicated by the minute, the simplicity of going for a run continues to notch up in value, especially on the psychological side. I put running in the number one spot in sport for getting down to basics and fulfilling our need for clarity. The run leaves the individual to compete against distance and time, no equipment or special environment necessary, few activities compare.
When using the litmus test of "Can I do this sport naked with no equipment and no other participants?", yoga is right up there but does not quite fulfill my athletic need for an exact measurement of success. Swimming fits the bill, but having 80 degree water limits its practicality. The other sport that comes to mind is bouldering, or free climbing. Yes, some equipment like footwear and goggles may add to the experience of these simple sports but the point is our need to get down to basics. On a run we get to bedrock, we move, sweat and challenge ourselves, finishing inspired, confident and ready to take on this loud, complicated and busy life.
Escape with a run,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner, enough said.
As the world gets more complicated by the minute, the simplicity of going for a run continues to notch up in value, especially on the psychological side. I put running in the number one spot in sport for getting down to basics and fulfilling our need for clarity. The run leaves the individual to compete against distance and time, no equipment or special environment necessary, few activities compare.
When using the litmus test of "Can I do this sport naked with no equipment and no other participants?", yoga is right up there but does not quite fulfill my athletic need for an exact measurement of success. Swimming fits the bill, but having 80 degree water limits its practicality. The other sport that comes to mind is bouldering, or free climbing. Yes, some equipment like footwear and goggles may add to the experience of these simple sports but the point is our need to get down to basics. On a run we get to bedrock, we move, sweat and challenge ourselves, finishing inspired, confident and ready to take on this loud, complicated and busy life.
Escape with a run,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner, enough said.
PS: Some upcoming events to add to your running enjoyment ...
4/21 - Saturday - feetandfriends.org - Join me in Dexter at Hudson Mills Metro Park for the Feet and Friends 5k and 8K (5 miles) A good cause.
4/22 - Sunday - trailrunning101 - Run trails and volunteer! A quick trail running 101 class with tips for the trail runner followed by a run on the trails ... followed by some volunteer work picking evil invasive plants in Pinckney Recreation area as we help out the DNR's Stewardship Committee.
4/29 - Sunday - Novi, MI - Livelikeandi.org - If flat fast road racing is more you style, Live Like Andi offers 5K, 10K and 10 Miles.
6/16 - Saturday - Canton, MI - Cantonlibertyrun.com - What other run give you a Statue of Liberty costume to run in? Don't miss this nonsense! 5K, 10K.
PS: Another Awesome Volunteer Opportunity! The Trail Races - April 27, 28
Join us at the Start/Finish area, in the woods or in the store for pre-registration on the 26th.
Volunteer Registration and the details here - Volunteer now!
Volunteer Registration and the details here - Volunteer now!