Obsessed Runner Blog
February 2, 2011 - Let it snow...
Yo run gang,
Let it snow, we can handle it, heck, we choose to live in Michigan for a reason. The 4 seasons add variety and excitement to our daily runs, walks or slogs. You bring it on, we go play in it! The satisfaction of just getting out, breaking a healthy sweat and breathing in the fresh air is what we live for. Yee ha!
Proof is in the numbers, at the current registration rate for this Sunday's Superbowl 5K run on Feb. 6th, we expect over 2,000 runners and walkers coming out to have some fun, burn some calories and earn the best spot on the couch later that day for the big game. You'll even have the 5k Finisher's pint glass to prove it! Come join the best pre-game nonsense anywhere. Yes, we do have a big, warm indoor space to meet in before and after we frolic in the snow and some traditional Superbowl post race junk food will be served. Enter now at runsuperbowl.com and save a few bucks over the weekend price increase.
Enjoy it all,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner who plans on plodding along with some Cheese Heads & Hard Hats on Sunday. Join me!
April 30, 2008 - Peek into my closet.
Yo run gang,
OK, Im an obsessed runner but have alluded to the fact that Im a closet triathlete. Today, Ive decided to let you peek in the closet. In my past writings Ive talked about having a diversified aerobic activities portfolio, this diversification will keep you sane when your body decides to take some time off in one discipline lets say that plantar fasciitis does not allow you to run today. Rather than experiencing a suicidal feeling, not unlike what happens when the market crashes, you head to the pool or get down the bike, let the endorphins roll and these sports suddenly turn to gold! By entering a multi sport event from time to time, you will enhance your personal perceived value of the other sport disciplines, so that even if you are obsessed in one, you can still be fulfilled by another. A bit more peeking in my closet and you find that this obsessed runner (And my wife Kathy) have competed twice at the Ironman World Triathlon Championship in Kona as Ive said, everything to excess!
That said; its also fun to dabble in the multi-sport brands when it comes to shopping for toys! Running Fit has good stock in tri shorts, suits and tops by brands such as 2XU, Zoot, Sugoi and Pearl Izumi. As an obsessed runner, Im so comfortable with brands like Asics, Brooks, New Balance and Nike, its almost a feeling like getting a tattoo, when I put on a top and shorts by a company like Zoot!
Need a first time tri to train for? How about the T-Rex Tri, 6:30 PM Wednesday evening August 13, 2008. A .5 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. Enter at any Running Fit and you get the very cool T-Rex race T-shirt when you enter! I love immediate gratification! You can get more information and register online at our website, www.runtrextri.com.
Once in a while we cant help but blow our own horn I just went over the Running Fit donation figures for 2007 and must admit, it gave me a wonderful chill. The 2007 total of in-kind and cash donations from Running Fit to various charities, local races, schools and running teams came to $68,000. Yikes!
Get out and swim, bike, run, run, run, run!
Randy Step
Head Goat and Obsessed Runner, now out of the closet
2012-11-28 - 3 Miles
Today's Obsessed Runner blog is brought to you by the number "3", a highly underrated distance to run but a personal favorite of mine. People say they don't have time to run. Wrong, the 3 mile run fits well into this busy life, especially around the holidays, giving us about 30 minutes of fitness and escape.
I think just knowing you are headed out for a 3 mile run is a refreshing, stress free change for those of us who normally run longer. No planning is necessary, no real fueling or fluid issues to deal with and if you under or overdress it does not make much difference, you'll be done before the comfort level gets unbearable, heck, in a pinch, you could do it in your street clothes, less laundry ... it's what I call a blue jean run.
Start the 3 mile with a slow half mile warm up, stop and stretch for a minute, run steady to the end of mile one ... then put the hammer down for a mile and get in the speed groove, ease down through mile 3, savor the run buzz and get back to reality. 3 miles is a small run with big returns! For those of you who consider 3 miles a longer run, you already know how fulfilling it can be!
Speaking of 3 mile runs, join us Saturday evening for 3 + .1 miles at the Holiday Hustle 5K in Dexter, a perfect distance, a wonderful holiday tradition! Enter at RunHoliday5k.com
Break free and run three,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner ... who just got back from an excellent 3 mile run!
PS: The biggest sale of the year is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Running Fit, 20% or more off all apparel and $20 or more off any pair of shoes! Yikes! Give the gift that gives back for a lifetime ... and get yourself a little something.
PS: The Running Institute and Running Fit invite you to join our Free running injury prevention seminar to learn how to avoid injuries this winter season. Tomorrow, Thursday night, from 7 - 8 PM at the Northville store! This seminar will feature professional runners, running injury experts, doctors, physical therapists, shoe fitting consultants, and former U of M Track and Cross Country Coach Ron Warhurst. Join us!