Obsessed Runner Blog
October 15, 2008 - Yikes, its the Detroit Freep Marathon week!
Yo Run Gang,
Yikes, its the Detroit Freep Marathon week! For those of you who put in the long hard miles all summer and will tow the line this Sunday for the full or half marathon, congratulations! All the work is done and the marathon will just be icing on the cake, enjoy. For those of you who did not get in your training miles but are still going to line up Sunday, you will be doing all the work on race day, good luck!
For those of us on the marathon side lines, we are envious of your dedication to training and you inspire us to perhaps consider the marathon or half marathon next year. For you first timers, to increase your chances of marathon success and have the motivation to get in those miles, consider joining the 501 marathon training class at Running Fit. Classes will form in January preparing you for a spring marathon, and in June preparing you for next years fall marathons. Go to www.runningfit501.com and take the plunge!
Running Fits Scrambled Legs BBQ!
Post Freep Marathon party takes place at Bookies Tavern! After your run, come join the party and share your war stories with people who want to hear about it! Bookies will be the place to be! Bookies Tavern is at 1265 Washington Blvd., right back at the starting line! The Head Goat extends his personal invitation for you to join the Running Fit gang for this Barb-B-Q beer bash. Heck, you deserve a reward! Family, friends, spectators, volunteers and street people welcome.
Get out and run!
Randy Step
Head Goat and Obsessed Runner
October 20, 2010 - I love winter...
Yo run gang,
The chill in the morning air and the crunch of leaves underfoot are reminders that winter runs are coming soon. Love and hate are choices, and because winter is part of living in Michigan, my wife and I made a decision to love winter... rather than complaining about it. To help make this happen, whenever the topic of winter comes up we answer with our new mantra, we love winter, we love winter, we love winter. The truth, we were not big fans of most aspects of winter but by dressing properly and getting out for the daily run, we find we actually do love the active outdoor times in winter and with our new attitude and our new mantra we continue to find more and more to love about winter. Join us and make the I love winter choice!
I'll be heading up a winter running Clinic at 6:30 PM on Wednesday November 3rd at Northville Running Fit and Tuesday November 9th at 5700 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor. We'll show you tricks on how to dress and where to run. Make this the winter you get outside! I'm working on the manufacturers for some give-A-ways but we will for sure have a drawing and will offer discounts on the latest and greatest in winter run wear on clinic night. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject: "I want to go out and play!" For those of you who can get there early, join me for an optional run at 5:30 PM, 3 to 6 miles, all paces welcome. If you plan to run, mention it in your RSVP.
Get outside and run,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner who loves winter, yep, I love winter, I love winter...
2012-05-23 - Pure Michigan!
It's time to plan some summer "Pure Michigan" running, road trips! You can play down the "Running" aspect of the trip to the non-running family members to fire them up for a great getaway, perhaps even act surprised that there happens to be a race on the same dates and location of your adventure, even if they call you out on it, the "Pure Michigan" experience will soon make them forget.
The summer is long and the races are many, a bit of planning today will make it happen. A couple great choices:
- On June 23rd, I'll be headed to Charlevoix, my favorite northern Michigan town; join me for 5K, 10K, the half or full marathon (Charlevoix Marathon/Half/10K/5K). While in Charlevoix, find your way to Mt. McSauba Beach, a hidden gem, the perfect post-race place to chill.
- On August 4th I'll be at the Legend Trail Run (runlegend.com), just north of Lansing, camping sells out early so plan now, or, make it a day trip escape.
--Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who loves to run in Pure Michigan!
PS: It's not too late to enter the 39th annual Dexter to Ann Arbor half marathon, 10k, or 5k on June 3rd.
It's one of Michigan's most scenic courses along the Huron River. Info and Registration at d2aa.com.
Bill Rogers, four time winner of the Boston and New York City marathons, will be at Running Fit on Jackson Rd. Friday June 1 from 11:00AM until 12:30 to sign autographs and take pictures. He will also be at the race expo June 2nd at Ann Arbor Pioneer High school. There will be kids races at the expo and every kid wins a medal. Pacers will pace you to your goals in the half marathon. Tech shirts to all and medals for half marathon finishers. After the run join in the taste of Ann Arbor festivities in downtown.
Aardvark Contest: the Aardvark is the official mascot of the Dexter Ann Arbor Run and at 6:30 AM Race Day Judges will give a $50.00 gift card to the best Aardvark costume. (You don't need to run in the costume, but why not!).
PS: I'm getting excited to see 1,500 people running dressed as the Statue of Liberty!
Please join me for this nonsense on June 16th! Sign up now, first 1,500 get the costume! Enter at cantonlibertyrun.com
PS: Running Fit has an opening for a part time warehouse staff.
20 to 30 hours / week, four to five shifts (day).
Responsibilities include:
General cleaning and light janitorial work including indoor and outdoor maintenance.
Loading and unloading trucks.
Some driving and delivery (van and cube van).
Shipping and receiving.
Merchandise processing.
Valid Michigan Driver's License required.
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PS: Volunteer Opportunities Abound!
Join us at these awesome events and give back to our sport!
Flirt with Dirt - June 9 (race day) - More Info - Volunteer Sign-up
Canton Liberty Run - June 15 (set up) and June 16 (race day) - More Info - Volunteer Sign-up
PS: Self-Defense Class!
Location: Running Fit: 5700 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor
Class dates: 6:30 PM May 30, 2012 (Limit 15 people per class) $69!
Registration: click here
More info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.