Obsessed Runner Blog
2014-10-01 - A delicious run
Every day gives us new reasons to be excited to be runners, like the perfect running temp, misty and mystical morning we had on this delicious fall day. The sight, sounds and smells of autumn were thick, as night slid away and daylight crept in to join us. Perhaps tomorrow will be a repeat performance or perhaps it will be a gusty, rainy, cold, slap in the face kind of run that comes to greet and challenge us. Bring it on, we are here for the wild ride and the satisfaction we get from getting out that door!
Gear up for the adventure,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner with a head lamp, reflective vest, multiple traction devices for my shoes, tons of tech clothing and lots of miles in my log to prove it!
P.S. It's not too late to join us on Saturday and be a Hero on Hines as we run 5K or a half marathon to support the upkeep of the Fallen First Responders Monument at the corner of Haggerty and Hines Drive. Late entry available, visit heroesonhines.com
P.S. Join us at Running Fit Northville for our Yoga for Runners Class with Kristina.This is a 6 class series with a focus on poses that will help you run more efficiently and stay injury free. Two weeks will be spent on each topic: Core, Power, Recovery. Classes are from 6:15 to 7:30 on Thursdays beginning October 23 and running through December 4 with a break for Thanksgiving. 6 sessions for $90. Register HERE!
2014-09-24 - Run safe, run smart
I often bring up the fact that every time we step out the door we are role models for the sedentary Americans who see us getting in our miles. Seeing us runners of all ages, paces, shapes and sizes, shows them that they could also fit in as runners and this just might be the spark that gives them the courage to join us.
That said, as role models, we have a responsibility to not only run safe but to show respect for others and the environment we enjoy. I'm sure when we see runners not yielding for other pedestrians as if they are on some important mission, we cringe. The same goes for runners wearing dark clothing and running with, instead of against traffic, creating an unsafe situation for themselves and others. When I drive past a runner in the dark wearing a reflective vest I often call out and thank them for it. The list goes on, from common sense headphone use to urinating in public, we need to use good judgement and elevate the sport we love.
Run safe and smart,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who feels just awful when I forget to put on my reflective vest at the start of an evening run, a run that would have finished in the light just a week ago!
P.S. - Tracking your runs is a great way to stay motivated and enhance your training. Stop in to Running Fit for some SUPER awesome and exciting deals on a new TomTom GPS Sport Watch. Save $30 when you buy any pair of shoes and a new TomTom Watch!
2014-09-17 - If it's cool, run warm
Let the laundry begin! As the days cool, the running laundry grows! Dang. To make it worse, it's good to overdress a bit as the temps drop, especially for those of us who are planning to run in fall races. What little heat adaption we gathered this year will fade soon enough and there is always the chance of a warm fall race day, cool days bring few issues.
Speaking of fall, cider, donuts, zombies and running, join us at Wiard's Orchard on October 11th for the Run Scream Run Freaky 5K, Terrorizing 10K and Cider Mill Mile! I'm a sucker for dress up runs with fun themes, this one is the best! Wiard's is Michigan's number one haunted theme park and they will be lending us a bunch of scary characters to "motivate" the runners. The races will also pass through the Fear Barn and finish up through the Valley of the Lost, YIKES! Enter at runscreamrun.com.
PS: Be one of the Heroes on Hines on October 4, 2014! Not often in life are we given a chance to be heroic, please join us as we run in honor of the fallen First Responders who have given all, for us. All proceeds from this event go toward the long term maintenance and upkeep of the First Responders Memorial in Plymouth Township!