Obsessed Runner Blog
2023.11.09 - Running alone
It’s hard to wrap our head around the idea that something so ordinary as a run, especially when doe alone, is often the most extraordinary experience of each day. There is something about a lone run, when we leave a warm house and family, and head out for the isolation and hard work of self determined miles with only ourselves to control what it takes to make it happen. Perhaps we run and escape comfort and belonging to appreciate them, and I believe just as importantly, to appreciate ourselves. A run with friends, often feels like a celebration, where we bring what we experienced alone and share our it with matched footfalls and breaths.
Every run is amazing, especially today’s, don’t miss it,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner on the mend. Thanks for the positive vibes. Back in normal rhythm and feeling good today after a few, tough, post-cardiac ablation days. 10 more restricted days before the run gets to do its healing magic. For now, I’m happy to be able to at least wander again.
2023.11.02 - You trained for this
Natural disasters, medical nightmares, terrorist attacks, maybe World War 3. Our daily runs give us strength, endurance, pain tolerance, and make us ready to handle stress for long periods of time. Our fitness level will get us ready to run from trouble, or run to help, depending on our quick decision making and ability to adjust to tough situations, also learned on long runs. Yes, what we endure now will prepare us to endure what the world throws at us.
Run today, be ready for tomorrow,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner, who is fighting a bit of atrial fibrillation and is heading into the hospital tomorrow for an oblation that I feel I’m trained for, so that something that may seem major to some, can seem like something minor. Get your butt out the door!
2023.10.25 - Ready to Run
To me, running gives me a reason to get outside and actually enjoy so called bad weather days. It is time to take stock in our winter run gear. Preparing now is motivating, knowing you are ready, can leave you excited to try out your winter gear. It’s already time for a good headlamp/flashlight, and the new LED’s turn night into day. Traction for your shoes will have you looking forward to that first dusting of snow. Having the right combination of base, and outer layers, and having the perfect combination ready no matter what the weather, will leave you feeling like one smart cookie! Todays the day to lay it all out and see what holes you need to fill. Tomorrow, your excuses will be a shorter list.
Bring it on, we are/will be, ready!
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who admits not being a fan of the cold, accept when I’m out running in it!