Obsessed Runner Blog
2013-01-02 - The same path
January 2, 2013
My favorite George Carlin line; "People that drive faster than us are maniacs and the ones that drive slower than us our idiots!". It's an insightful line into our human nature. Do we have similar thoughts about those who run faster or slower than us?
Or run more miles per week or less miles per week than us? Not that they are maniacs or idiots but do we feel perhaps inferior or superior when talking to other runners about their statistics? How about when talking about income, education or any other kinds social or physical measuring? I know I'm guilty of this at some level ... Dang, I resolve to work on this.
The reality is that our life circumstances and our bodies are so very different, a mile run for one person may be a greater accomplishment and bring more personal satisfaction than another person finishing a marathon. When we do something heroic or amazing, only we can know for sure that it was. What others observe, say or think about our accomplishments may boost or deflate our egos but it's up to us to be honest and true to ourselves and do what we think we can or should do in this life to be a more complete and better person. I believe our daily run and the races we enter help guide us through this life and give us insight on who we are and who we can be. I believe knowing our fellow runners are on the same path can make us more tolerant, caring and helpful.
Run, learn, grow,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who thinks everyone who runs is pretty darn cool.
2011-08-03 - Born Free!
Yo run gang,
Pure Michigan! We are so lucky to live in state with so much natural beauty and a park system that makes it so accessible. The Kid rock music video "Born Free" inspired a recent trip to run trails in the UP in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park. It's as good as it gets if you have not been north in a while it's time for a road trip! The Vasa Trail in Traverse City is another gem, join us on the trails this fall at runvasa.com.
I just love the glitz, glamour and nonsense of the "Red Carpet Run". Get out that old suit or little black dress and join us for one of the most fun time you will ever have dressed to the 9's. Strut you stuff on the Red Carpet on August 11th and be ready to run 5K at 7PM, the champagne will flow as you cross the
finish line with that little red purse tucked under your arm. Check out redcarpetrun.com and you won't find an excuse not to be at the dress up running event of the year.
Look good, run great,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner who's thinking his new black Mizuno Elixirs will be the perfect shoes to wear with my tux!
PS: The Legend!
On Saturday August 6th, join us on the shaded trails at the Legend 5 mile, 10 mile and Half Marathon. (RunLegend.com )
On top of all the "thanks" and "you rock" you will get throughout the day, you also get an awesome volunteer shirt, a $30 coupon toward any Running Fit event ( includes race shirt) and a great feeling for giving back to your sport!
The Legend! - Saturday August 6 - Sleepy Hollow State Park, Lansing, MI
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Red Carpet Run - August 11 - West Bloomfield, MI
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T-Rex Triathlon - August 17 - Brighton, MI
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PS: Running Form
Running myth: Your form is natural and can't be changed. It's not that many coaches believe this but from our experience, not many coaches address form seriously. If you want to address form seriously check out www.runningfit.com/runningform
January 5, 2011 - Resolved: To Run!
Yo run gang,
Every run can be enjoyed with the right attitude but I'm surprised how often I have to remind myself that attitude is a choice. An example, a cold windy run where I find myself under dressed can be seen as miserable ... or a great challenge. OK, a miserable but challenging run! (Shameless plug, new running gear always helps jumpstart an attitude adjustment!)
Just because the New Year has started, don't let your head trick you into the idea that because you missed making some positive changes to your life by a few days that it's too late to do so! Every day of the year is a good day to set goals and commit to positive changes and if you falter along the way, every day is a good day to start over and re-commit yourself! Nothing good comes easy, never ever give up hope; the rewards along the way will be worth all the effort.
For those of you starting off the year with an injury that is keeping you from your run, your goal is set for you! Continue to research and set a course of action to get healthy and take satisfaction in your commitment, no matter how slow the progress or even in case of a setback, you are on a mission of self discovery!
Enjoy the adventure,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner on and off the road to personal fulfillment.