April 27, 2011 - Avoid depression, go for a swim!
Yo run gang,
I've mentioned before that a diversified fitness portfolio insures you won't go into depression when a running injury strikes. I think Triathlon is the perfect sport to add to the mix, giving you 2 additional aerobic options to get your HDL/Endorphins fix! I've shared my system with you before, splitting my year up so during winter I target and train for the spring running races before become an obsessed triathlete for the summer. I switch my focus back to running in mid August and aim seriously for long fall race. I throw in some biking and swimming all year to keep the portfolio current, all in all, a mix I've enjoyed, not to mention, Triathlon has the coolest toys!
From triathlon, I've found I like to run my long runs and races in Tri-Shorts; I never chafe and love the support. I run my half marathons in Zoot shoes, a light fast brand I would not have
come across as a runner. Other Tri focused brands I love are 2XU and Blue 70. Running Fit's headquarters for Triathlonbrands and information are Running Fit Novi and Ann Arbor West. When visiting the Jackson Road Ann Arbor store, ask to see our swim studio with 2 endless pools where our coach Christy the Swimmer turns floundering swimmers into fast fish!
Swim, Bike, RUN!
Randy, the obsessed runner ... From August 22 to May 29th! Check out the blogs at rfmultisport.com!
PS: Hoping to improve your Running this summer?
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PS: For Women Only 5K, 29th Running!
Sunday, May 15th at 10:30 AM, on the grounds of St. Joesph Health Center in Ypsilanti at 10:30 AM. This race has a tradition of celebration of women in sport, with a fast two loop course, great for spectators or PR's. We will be featuring beautiful New Balance Tech Shirts and cool champagne glass age group awards. The race will benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation and Girls on the Run, two charities committed to bettering the lives of women in our community. You can also enter as team with mother/daughter, sister/sister and grandmother/granddaughter teams. Walkers are welcome on any team, and you can combine walkers and runners on one team.
More online at http://www.aatrackclub.org/2011-05-15/for-women-only-5k/10/ or email rThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or would like a paper entry form.
Men! Email Rachel to volunteer!
PS. Live Like Andi - May 14 Another great, charitable race is coming up on May 14 on the streets of Novi, MI, The Live Like Andi 10 Mile (Yes, a fast, road, 10 mile!), 10K and 5K. Entries are a bit down, please help out this great race and great cause and enter today at
2013-03-06 - Work?
March 6, 2013
Some days I take myself out for a run; other days, the run seems to be in charge and chooses my path, even my path in life.
Today I write this from a remote house on the bank of the Withlacoochee river in Florida's Green Swamp. I'm dressed to run and am about to head out to work. Work? I am armed with a hydration belt, GPS and marking flags. Today's job: to mark 15 miles or so of a wild wilderness course for this Saturday's Dances With Dirt trail running event. As they say ... Somebody has to do it! No doubt, running has shaped my life and taken me on this career path. Yes, it's a blessed life and I thank my running obsession for taking me here.
This will be a weekend with very little sleep and the responsibility of the event will weigh heavily on me and the other dedicated members of the Dirt Crew until the hundreds of adventure seeking runners come back from the swamp, safe, physically beat to a pulp and proud of their accomplishments.
Follow your path, follow the run,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner headed out with hopes of spotting a few feral hogs, 'gators and armadillos on my way to work!
PS: Running Fit Novi and New Balance are hosting a Saturday morning breakfast run!
Join us for a fun group run starting from the Novi Running Fit store located in the Novi Town Center. New Balance 890 (neutral) and 870 (light stability) test shoes will be available to demo. Route will consist of an out and back route (up to 10 miles) along the I-275 metro trail. Water will be available at the halfway point. Breakfast will be served after the run courtesy of New Balance. Store opens at 7:30, run leaves the store at 8:00 AM. Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 248-347-4949 to let us know you'll be there!