Obsessed Runner Blog
January 23, 2008 - Consider racing in Michigan this year as you choose your event goals.
Yo run gang,
Consider racing in Michigan this year as you choose your event goals. With a difficult economy and gas over three bucks, running in Michigan makes more sense than ever. Youll save some cash and help the local economy. To start, why travel to the Super Bowl when you can run the Super 5K in Novi on February 3rd and come home with a very usable pint glass to use during game where you will have the best seat in the house! Go to www.runsuperbowl.com.
Running Dreams, are they common to all runners who dream? In mine, I either find myself running in slow motion, a huge effort, like running in wet cement or with cement blocks tied to my legs or the opposite, finding myself taking huge strides, literally flying just over the earth, waiting for the next foot strike. The nightmare I have is not finding my way to a race, or being late for the start. What does it all mean, anything, nothing?
Hey, tomorrow night is the only night you can catch the movie "Spirit of the Marathon" on the big screen as it plays at several local theaters. Running is ignored by the sports world, a non revenue sport, every opportunity that we have to see running in the spot light is a must! Ive got my ticket! Click here for more information on "Spirit of the Marathon".
Run like you mean it,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner thats not looking to change that!
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January 16, 2008 - For sanity sake, we all need more than one passion.
Yo run gang,
For sanity sake, we all need more than one passion. Its like having insurance or a diversified portfolio, when something happens and we cant pursue our obsession, we must have an option or - Yikes! May I suggest a well rounded portfolio of three passions, or should I say one obsession and 2 passions? The terms are close to interchangeable but life without one activity where you go over the line will leave you in the middle of the road - road kill. Ideally, two physical passions and one that you can pursue with most of your parts not working. Im talking about writing, reading, research or what have you, perhaps being a Civil War nut, you get the idea. As for physical, it needs to be aerobic and able to cop you a few endorphins, stuff like biking, swimming or paddle sports. These thoughts came up while I was on the bike a lot the last two weeks because of pain and that Im PATIENT DAMMIT! Anyway, Im back on my feet and getting in miles this week, whew.
Road Trip! Join me in Travers City the weekend of January 26th for the Bigfoot 5 & 10K Snowshoe race. No practice necessary, its just running with big shoes, slow hard running but just a riot, no learning curve. Lots of hotel deals and we all need to escape. Go to www.runsnow.com then stay online and grab a hotel room!
Get out and run, then sit down and ?
Randy Step
Head Goat and Obsessed Runner
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January 9, 2008 - 2007 was my year for holes.
Yo run gang,
Thought: When you keep a running log, you get to run twice! Especially nice on the days that the run goes well, you experience something beautiful or set a personal record. Recording the texture and details of such a run will add to your running life, again! OK, the New Year is underway and I've beat the log theme to death, enough.
Holes: 2007 was my year for holes. I broke a toe in June and by cutting a hole in all my running shoes, I was able to run pretty much pain free during the 5 months it took until I could finally put on a shoe without a hole. November in Barbados, I ended up with a blister after a couple long hot races. Taking a serrated steak knife I cut a round hole in the heal of my Nike Air Zoom Elites just a bit bigger than the blister. I headed out the door pain free and healing quickly! I felt no effect on the shoes performance; perhaps I'll cut a few more holes and lighten them up. For your next foot problem, consider going under the knife!
On Saturday, put away the Yak Tracks and come Yack on the Track! Open running from 6 AM to 11 AM, U of M indoor track, Ann Arbor. It will be worth the drive to run in shorts and hit the expo! Join us. Enter at www.runhealthystart.com.
Track Meet! After the open run action at U of M, there will be an open track meet. A great opportunity for students in middle school, high school and those of us out of school! A chance to get the feel of running in a full blown meet on a college track with accurate events and timing. Only $5 for kids to enter this priceless experience. Not fast, not to worry, event heats will be by pace. 60, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 2300 Meters, along with several relays so grab the team! Enter at the door after 11 AM or online.
Get out and run! Randy Step
Head Goat and Obsessed Runner
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