Obsessed Runner Blog
2024.12.18 - Running and life is hard
The physical and mental benefits from running are due in part to the difficult nature of our sport. We put in long miles of training in adverse weather, we find the time to run in a busy life where running is actually our down time, not to mention, the physical pain we endure putting in those miles. You are one tough cookie, and when life throws you a curve, you have the tools to survive and move on, thanks to the daily run.
Onward!
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who can find sunshine in the dark days, thanks to my daily run. Amen.
2024.11.27 - Running, What a gig
Running is supposed to lower your stress and magically make your life better. And I agree—after I run, this is always true. But here I am, already stressing about how I’ll fit in tomorrow’s run. I’m torn between deciding where to run, packing appropriately for the weather, thinking I really need new trail shoes, and that I’ve been trying to coordinate a run with a friend, but our schedules have not seemed to match, though if I juggle my day I may be able to fit it in tomorrow.
Whew! Take a breath. I will fit in the run, I will pack for it, and it will be great. I always figure it out and I always make it happen. So, why don’t I just skip the drama and plan on having a great day?! Duh!
Don’t overthink it, just get your butt out the door and be thankful you’re a runner!
Randy Step, an admittedly obsessed runner who writes this stuff to remind myself to get my mind back on track and enjoy the run. A run I know I will do, and I will also enjoy the run up to it! Go Lions, and go eat some turkey!
2024.11.21 - The 3 Mile run
If you read my book, you will know that this obsessed runner is a huge fan of the 3 mile run. Sure I love the adventure of the long runs, but 3 miles gives us a huge return for the time invested. Getting out the door for 3 miles is mentally easy, not stressing too much on how to dress for the weather, nutrition needs, hydration or the mental gymnastics sometimes needed to wrap our heads around the long runs. 3 miles gets us out the door and into the natural world and gives us the mental and physical benefits of an aerobic workout. A mile to get into the groove, a mile to hammer, a mile to cool down, or just 3 steady miles to clear the mind and live in the moment. Instead of a day off, the 3 mile run is a great option.
Choose long or short but choose to run today!
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner getting ready to put on the Ann Arbor Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day next week, the perfect 3 mile investment to prepare you for a day of turkey, football, family, friends and the couch!