Obsessed Runner Blog
7-22-09 - A chance to get in more running, reading and writing.
Yo run gang,
I'm headed off on vacation, a chance to get in more running, reading and writing. I leave you with some summer reading, a past account of my solo Alaska marathon that may inspire you to new goals and adventure. I hope to come back with a head full of fresh motivational thoughts to share with you down the road ahead.
Get out for a run,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner ... on holiday!
Going Solo - An Alaska Running Adventure
Life is not meant to be lived in moderation. With a middle of the road life comes a middle of the road existence. Stress is in the eyes of the stressed. What could be more stressful than to look back at the years and wonder ... what could I have done? Peace comes to those that already know that answer; they've done it! I believe life is meant to be lived out toward the edge. The proverbial edge is a personal point that is arrived at by means of your comfort zone. For some it might be an hour hike alone on trails in a state park, for others it might be a solo climb of a 20,000+ ft. peak in the Himalayans.
Without goals, my life seems to wander aimlessly. To stay fit and focused I need to be training for something. To keep my interest these goals must be out near the edge. Once the goal is set, all in life seems to fall in place. I eat, sleep, work, train and seem to be more organized when focused on a long-term goal.
December 16, 2009 - This run was worth the cost!
Yo run gang,
The holiday screws are tightening, with gifts to buy, parties, dinners and visitors in addition to the normal job and family requirements. Getting in the daily run feels like lying, cheating and stealing, that is, until you get out the door! Once into the rhythm of the run, breathing in the cold fresh air and breaking into an honest sweat with your senses alive and the smoke clearing from your mind, finally comes the realization that this run was worth the cost!
My wife and I cheated the weather last weekend and went south for a quick holiday visit to my folks and in-laws in Florida and to sneak into the Green Swamp for some warm weather mileage and to tweak the Dances With Dirt course for the February 13th race. Throw in a midwinter break and join the Dirt Crew for a trail half marathon, marathon, relay or ultra in the sun, you will be deserving! Give a present to yourself today, go to www.danceswithdirt.com and commit. Flights to Tampa are a deal and the new Hampton Inn in Dade city is great.
Eat, drink, run and be merry, in any order necessary it to get it done,
Randy Step, and obsessed runner, breaking all the rules of time management
July 21, 2010 - Core Truths!
Yo Run gang,
I'm writing this today at a picnic table beachside as we set up for tonight's SOLD OUT Pterodactyl Triathlon! Diggin' summer!
Yesterday I celebrated a wedding anniversary with my high school sweetheart Kathy. I'm sure a shared life of running and triathlons has added some glue to the relationship, I'm a lucky guy. I also believe it's never to late to apply some fresh shared fitness glue at any stage of the relationship! Speaking of weddings, we have made it a habit to give the gift of running shoes to the bride and groom at many a wedding sharing what has worked for us. Come to think of it, a Running Fit bridal registry might be just the ticket!
How to stay injury free? Core, core, core! To run higher mileage a strong, balanced, flexible body will get you to your goals. As you know, I have a hard time with the non-aerobic side of training but it is essential. Running Fit's own Chelsea and Marie are the queens of core and they invite you to join them at Running Fit 5700 Jackson Rd for classes that will work you to the core! Classes are $40 for 10 sessions or drop in any class for $10, your core will thank you. Classes are Monday 6:30 PM - Tuesday 9:30 AM - Wednesday 6 PM - Thursday 9:30 AM. I warn you, I have been to class and you will work abs, abs in places I never knew I had abs. For core class questions Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Back to work at the beach, it's a tough job but someone has to do it!
Randy Step, an obsessed runner ... to the core!