Obsessed Runner Blog
March 17, 2010 - The spring race season is open!
Yo run gang,
The St. Pats runs are a sure sign the spring race season is open. Im sure many of you took advantage and shook out the winter legs. Whatever pace you ran, it should only excite you to know that you will get faster as the season wears on, but only if you stay pain free. Run smart! Dont run into increasing pain on a run, just bail, there is no room for ego in this sport. Remember, ice is the miracle drug, post run, take the time to ice even the smallest twinge, especially the ones that only hurt in the morning and go away as you warm up and run. Ice works (I repeat the important stuff!)
For those of you who are into the barefoot running debate, check out this link, I love this stuff, its better than reading a novel! http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t=43282
How come every time I head out in new running shoes, I find mud?
Run Smart,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner who hits every puddle!
2011-06-22 - Time to Train!
Thinking fall marathon or half marathon? If you seriously want this to happen, this is the week to commit! (My Marathon Justification speech might help!)
We are 15 to 17 weeks out from most of the fall races. If your current long run is at least 6 miles, the marathon is within reach, you can all be ready for a fall half. The best way to stay motivated is to enter NOW, then tell everyone that you are doing it, Yikes!
Check out the Training Guide and Half & Marathon Training Schedules. (On the schedule, just count the weeks back from your target event and jump on.)
Hot tip, sign up with Running Fit's 501 Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group and increase your chances of marathon success dramatically!
Note: The training manual refers to the full marathon but it all applies to the half too.
Note: We are 11 weeks out from the Run Woodstock Half Marathon & Marathon, the weekend after Labor Day, consider a run on the trails, it's good for your rock and roll soul!
You can do this,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner, who has already signed up for a full fall marathon!
September 16, 2009 - Running in all 4 seasons rocks!
Yo run gang,
I guess were heading into phase 2 of fall, since we seemed to have skipped summer. No complaints, the weather has been great for the active outdoor lifestyle (RUNNING!). Yes, I like extremes but not to worry, those days will come. Its time to fire up the headlamp and get out the reflective gear. When you have the right stuff, running in all 4 seasons rocks!
Its been a busy year here at the Fit. We moved our Novi store, our West Bloomfield store and this week, we moved the Ann Arbor world headquarters from its hidden industrial park location to 5700 Jackson Ave. just west of the Zeeb Rd. exit, across from Meijers. We bought an old church and recycled it into our new digs. Our builder begged us to tear it down and build new explaining the price would not be much different but it didnt seem right to put this 5,700 sq. ft. structure in a land fill. We did a major remodel and its beautiful. Now my builder keeps showing it off and agrees we made the right move. Ha. Were open but its a move in mess just now, well invite you all to a grand opening run soon!
With fall come the races. We added a 10K to the Big House Big Heart run in Ann Arbor. This is our monster of a charity event and its looking like we could have 12 to 14,000 runners toeing the line on Sunday October 4th! Finishing on the 50 yard line at the U of M big house is an awesome experience. A must on your fall race calendar. For those of you running Freep half or full marathon, this is the perfect event to sharpen your taper. Enter at www.bighousebigheart.com.
One more week to let my hair grow out! Check out www.runwoodstock.com. Come on out for music, the miles and to check out the Running Fit Micro Bus!
Peace, love and running,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner, getting high on fall mileage