Obsessed Runner Blog
April 2, 2008 - I need core strength to keep healthy and on the road.
Yo run gang,
As an obsessed runner, closet triathlete and aging athlete, now, more than ever I need core strength to keep healthy and on the road but more than ever, I dont enjoy doing the non aerobic stuff. Ive got all the tricks to get myself out the door, can anyone share some tricks on getting us all to do planks, squats and other strength and flexibility work? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your magic tricks and Ill share them!
Needed - heroes behind the scenes. Its estimated that only 5% of runners who enter races have ever volunteered to work an event. I dont think its because runners are not generous but that its more lack of knowledge about signing up to volunteer and what that might entail. I believe its like entering your first race, the first time you sign up it is a huge step into the unknown, once you do it, youre hooked. Being part of a race crew playing a part of putting on a successful event can be as rewarding as competing in it. Check out www.trailmarathon.com and join us behind the scenes at one of this years events!
My last Alien Plug The weather is looking good for the weekend, come join me in Dearborn for the Meteor 10K or Martian Marathon or Half Marathon and an out of this world expo! www.martianmarathon.com.
Get out and run!
Randy Step
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December 22, 2010 - Stay Calm...
Yo run gang,
The holidays are a great time to share the gift of running, walking, moving. After the big holiday dinner, invite everyone outside for a walk around the block. Like getting out the door for the run, it never sounds great but once they finish, everyone will be happy and fulfilled because they did; share the feeling.
The holidays are a good time to be nursing a running injury ... NOT, it's never a good time! Time for CORE, CORE, CORE, yoga, and all those other insufferable non-aerobic activities! Can you tell I'm a bit frustRATED!!! Time for a deep breath, sure, it could be worse. Sure, like saying, Mrs. Lincoln, sorry about your loss ... but how did you enjoy the play? I needed to get that out of my system, sorry for the rant ... I'll be just fine. For those of you gimping out there, grief shared is grief diminished, I hope this cheered you up!
Enjoy every healthy day!
Randy Step, an obsessed runner, taking long, nose breathing, cleansing breaths ... Namaste
PS: Join us at the movies! What better way to spend a Tuesday evening in January? After the run of course!
Running Fit will be at the Ann Arbor 20 and The Livonia 20 on Haggerty for the Hood to Coast Run movie. Tickets are selling well, don't miss out, not to mention, movie Tickets are great stocking stuffers! Show date Tuesday January 11th - more info below. Go see the trailer and get your tickets at www.hoodtocoastmovie.com .
2012-02-22 - Commitment!
Planning out your event year will keep you motivated and on track. Entering an event and signing on the bottom line is a contract to yourself, you are committing to train and be ready when race day arrives. Notice how I repeat the important stuff! And yes, I suggest the events put on by Running Fit because the passion our crew has for running is directed into every detail of what we do. We understand your commitment to training and that you have put your trust in us by putting down your, hard to come by, disscretionary dollars, to enter our events and shop in our stores.
If a Triathlon is on your race list, especially if you are a first-timer, register now for Running Fit's triathlon Kick-off Expo on March 18th. No admission fee! Limit, 200.
We'll have triathlon vendors, triathlon club representatives and a transition demonstration race between 6 elite triathletes that will follow up with a Q & A. Coach Christi the Swimmer will be on hand to answer questions and show off the endless pool studio. And yes, an optional bike ride and/or run! More Info & Registration
Now is also the time to get to runtrextri.com and enter the fun and challenging 3 race, mid week, sprint series that will sell out!
With this mild winter, many of us will be ready to run longer events earlier. The Martian Invasion of races lands in Dearborn, MI on April 14th, offering 5K, 10K, 13.1 and 26.2 and a great expo, it's the perfect target for all of us! Commit now at martianmarathon.com!
Commit, train, race,
--Randy Step, an obsessed runner who is blessed to be a part of the Running Fit team where we get to share our passion with you!
PS: Endless Pool time at Running Fit Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor
$10 for 30 minutes - $15 for 60 minutes - $30 for 4 x 30 minutes package price - $50 for 4 x 60 minutes package price.
Info & Registration