2012-05-23 - Pure Michigan!

It's time to plan some summer "Pure Michigan" running, road trips! You can play down the "Running" aspect of the trip to the non-running family members to fire them up for a great getaway, perhaps even act surprised that there happens to be a race on the same dates and location of your adventure, even if they call you out on it, the "Pure Michigan" experience will soon make them forget.
 


The summer is long and the races are many, a bit of planning today will make it happen. A couple great choices:
  • On June 23rd, I'll be headed to Charlevoix, my favorite northern Michigan town; join me for 5K, 10K, the half or full marathon (Charlevoix Marathon/Half/10K/5K). While in Charlevoix, find your way to Mt. McSauba Beach, a hidden gem, the perfect post-race place to chill.  
  • On August 4th I'll be at the Legend Trail Run (runlegend.com), just north of Lansing, camping sells out early so plan now, or, make it a day trip escape. 
Run Michigan,

--Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who loves to run in Pure Michigan!    

    

  

PS: It's not too late to enter the 39th annual Dexter to Ann Arbor half marathon, 10k, or 5k on June 3rd. 

It's one of Michigan's most scenic courses along the Huron River. Info and Registration at d2aa.com.

Bill Rogers, four time winner of the Boston and New York City marathons,  will be at Running Fit on Jackson Rd. Friday June 1 from 11:00AM until 12:30 to sign autographs and take pictures.  He will also be at the race expo June 2nd at Ann Arbor Pioneer High school. There will be kids races at the expo and every kid wins a medal. Pacers will pace you to your goals in the half marathon. Tech shirts to all and medals for half marathon finishers. After the run join in the taste of Ann Arbor festivities in downtown.

Aardvark Contest: the Aardvark is the official mascot of the Dexter Ann Arbor Run and at 6:30 AM Race Day Judges will give a $50.00 gift card to the best Aardvark costume. (You don't need to run in the costume, but why not!).

 

PS: I'm getting excited to see 1,500 people running dressed as the Statue of Liberty!  

Please join me for this nonsense on June 16th! Sign up now, first 1,500 get the costume!  Enter at cantonlibertyrun.com   


PS: Running Fit has an opening for a part time warehouse staff. 

Not a summer job, longer term commitment required.
20 to 30 hours / week, four to five shifts (day).

Responsibilities include:
General cleaning and light janitorial work including indoor and outdoor maintenance.
Loading and unloading trucks.
Some driving and delivery (van and cube van).
Shipping and receiving.
Merchandise processing.
Valid Michigan Driver's License required.
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PS: Volunteer Opportunities Abound!

Join us at these awesome events and give back to our sport!

Flirt with Dirt - June 9 (race day) - More Info - Volunteer Sign-up
Canton Liberty Run - June 15 (set  up) and June 16 (race day) - More Info - Volunteer Sign-up 


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!
Location: Running Fit: 5700 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor
Class dates: 6:30 PM May 30, 2012 (Limit 15 people per class) $69!
Registration: click here 
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