2014-03-19 - This Running Life
The physical and psychological benefits of the daily run are wonderful gifts but other aspects of our sport can add to the rich and fulfilling nature of this running life.
Setting a goal, researching and committing to a specific event, equipping ourselves for the task and making plans for big event weekends all motivate us out the door and eventually to the finish line, upping the ante of our runner's high. Add to this a powerfully motivating and fulfilling nature of volunteering, when planning a training schedule, a volunteer day at an event similar to your target event is invaluable, helping others achieve their goals is about as good as it gets!
I'm as excited about the events I've chose to train for this year as I was decades ago, actually, if anything, my feelings for this running life continue to grow. I'll be doing trail races, road races, a relay, a multiday event, a triathlon, an ultra-marathon and yes, I will volunteer!
Can't wait to join you out there,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner, chomping at the bit!
PS: Many of us are not quite ready to race after a tough winter... If you're not running in the Martian Invasion of Races on April 12, consider getting in an early volunteer gig. Sign up here!
PS: This is the time Running Fit seriously closes out the winter gear, 20% off one item, 40% off two, or three pieces at 50% off! Time for a top, tights and jacket!
2014-03-12 - Time for some new play clothes
This winter I used more of my running gear than any season I can think of. Never have I had so many mornings that I awoke to subzero temperatures and had to put on so many layers for the daily run. All that time spent putting on layer after layer, then later pulling off layer after layer, and then washing, hanging, folding and putting away all this stuff has really given me a better perspective of what apparel items I need, dislike, and love. One problem is that I'm wearing out all my favorites. (Luckily I work at the best running store in the world for finding great "New Favorite" pieces.) I think I'll spend this weekend doing a bit of spring cleaning and deciding on items to donate so I can do some guilt free shopping for new play clothes! Perhaps a new lightweight jacket for spring, and pick up some new baselayer tees I have my eye on. Working in a toy store has its perks!
Enjoy your toys,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner with the toys to prove it!
PS: Join us for spike nights at Running Fit! 20% off for student athletes! Northville - every Friday in March. Novi - Every Wednesday in March. AA West - Every Tuesday in March. AA East - Every Thursday in March. Traverse City Downtown - March 20.
PS: GET SERIOUS! Running Fit's Serious Series is BACK. Three dates, three locations, three SERIOUS trail runs. Join us as we tour our favorite Southeast Michigan trails!