2012-01-12 - Where's Winter Hiding?
Going on 5 months of fall running, a gift! What a difference weather can make. So, now winter can't be more than another 60 days, we are now ready to handle anything mother nature throws our way and we'll be fast and fit come spring!
For those of you struggling along with your running, waiting for the magic to come, hang tough; like all good things, it does not come easy. The following is an excerpt from an email I recently received from a graduate of Running Fit's 101 class, it may help keep your fire lit, and get you to passionate runner level.
"I'm one of the slowest runners on the planet, but have successfully completed several 5ks and my first few 10k's! I'm now training for a half marathon and am just so excited to finally understand why people think running is awesome. I just wanted to send you a note to say thank you! Running Fit has changed me in the best ways a person can be changed."
Share the passion,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner, still working the pied piper shtick!
| PS: The motivation and information shared in a running class setting will take your running to the next level at a pace you can't hit alone. | |||
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Running 101 for the beginning runner. 101 Info Here.
Running 201 in Northville will start January 19 and runs for 10 weeks. 201 Info Here. Running 501 will take you to distances where higher math is needed to explain ... Like any good 500 level class! Running 501-West Bloomfield starts January 23 and runs for 18 weeks. 501 Info here. |
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| PS: The Super 5K Volunteer Registration is now open! | |||
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| PS: Self-Defense Class! | |||
Lee Shaykhet, former Russian special forces trainer, is offering a 90 minute class that will give you a lifelong feeling of personal security for about the price of a good massage. This fun, effective session will leave you with moves that will instantly become second nature to you! |
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| PS: Life is too important to be taken seriously (quote credit goes to Victor S.)! | |||
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Join me on June 16th at the Canton Liberty Festival 5 and 10K... dressed as the Statue of Liberty! Seriously! Costume included with race entry! Stay tuned, more info to follow...
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2012-08-22 - Trouble
Yo run gang,
Ego can sure get us into trouble in this running world, especially when a pain comes up during a race or training run with friends, it takes great humility to just stop, walk home and get out the ice. Running into increasing pain is always a mistake, surely making the recovery and our time away from running longer ... but that darn ego ... Run smart and remember, I'm proud of you for your DNF (Did nothing foolish!)
That said, I have been dealing with a calf strain for a while and have taken time off from the run, I've gotten in lots of biking and some swimming. Last Sunday, I entered an Olympic distance triathlon in Triathlon in Traverse City, knowing that my calf might not be ready to run. After a good swim (for me) and a decent bike split, I headed out on the 10K run, my sport, the fun part, where I get to pass lots of great biker/swimmer types. NOT. The calf was bad from step one so did I the smart thing, the hardest thing ... I walked it in. It was humbling to cheer on each passing athlete but all in all, it was a wonderful day and memorable event.
Run smart, run forever,
--Randy Step, an obsessed runner on the mend.
P.S. May I suggest the perfect fall race schedule? Join for a healing, rocking running weekend, September 7, 8, at Run Woodstock (runwoodstock.com) I'll be walking a few events ... dang. On October 6th we'll run in costume though the haunted grounds of Wiard's Orchard, home of Michigan's number one haunted theme park! Fun stuff! Enter at runscreamrun.com. October 14th consider a fall color Pure Michigan road trip to the 1st ever, Lighthouse Half Marathon in Traverse City ... it gets no better! Enter at lighthousehalf.com