Obsessed Runner Blog
2015-09-02 - Smile, Laugh, Run
We run to give ourselves the personal time we all need. We run to unplug, reboot and erase some of the built up stress of life, getting it back to a manageable level. We run to nurture ourselves. So, how is it that at times we find ourselves stressing over aspects of our running? Things like our pace, missing a workout on our schedule for a good reason or no good reason, or disappointment at not running a goal time.
Perhaps when we find ourselves stressing over the run it might help to remember the reasons we run. The run is what we do for enjoyment and when this is not the case let's try to take our minds back to a time that getting out for a run once a week was a joy, when we were proud of ourselves for running any distance at any pace. The only thing to take seriously about the run is the fun, we can let the rest go!
Smile, laugh, run,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who wastes a lot of time reminding myself to enjoy this amazing running life. Gheesh!
PS: That said, It's time to get back to the land and set your soul free! The healing weekend of Run Woodstock is just over a week away, dig? Music, yoga, hikes and running... 5k to 100 freakin' miles! Join us at Runwoodstock.com.
2015-08-26 - Come play!
Yesterday, as I dug out my tux to prepare for Friday night's Red Carpet 5K Run and party on Belle Isle, I had to smile thinking how lucky we are to be in a sport that is not just physically and psychologically heathy but is just so dang fun. If you ever wanted to trick a sedentary friend into coming to an event, this is a great one. We expect plenty of walkers. For those of us training for long fall races, this non serious kind of run is a refreshing break from the schedule and will not mess up the weekend long run. Enter at redcarpetrun.com. Online registration is open until Friday at NOON! late entry is also available Friday at the race. Two weeks later, we get to set our souls free at Run Woodstock, dig it! Got to love this running gig.
Running = Playtime!
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who just loves to put on play clothes and head outside!
PS: We are all in need of the healing powers of Run Woodstock, a weekend escape from reality. Run or walk the trails from 5K to 100 freakin' miles, dig it! Great music, nature and beautiful people. Camp out on the land and let your soul free with walk in camping ... Or just come for a day, the important thing is to take the time to nurture yourself, do this today, enter at runwoodstock.com.
2015-08-19 - Dog Days
Just when the schedule is calling for more miles the dog days seem to want to put a bite in our motivation. If I made the running rules I would have all miles count double from now until the end of August. That said, we all have the ability to make our own rules when it comes to the stuff we do for fun in life, ha!
Head for the shade, head for the trails. Hydrate but also pour a bit of water on your skin, drinking does little to bring down the body temp, external cooling WORKS. Bring ice along and put under your hat, better yet, near your groin, YIKES!
Run smart, run cool,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who ran 3 on Monday, 5 yesterday ... so a total of 16 for the week!
PS: I love runs that make us smile, join me on the Red Carpet for a HOT 5K Summer night party in the "D". redcarpetrun.com.
PS: We are all in need of the healing powers of Run Woodstock, a weekend escape from reality. Run or walk the trails from 5K to 100 freakin' miles, dig it! Great music, nature and beautiful people. Camp out on the land and let your soul free with walk in camping ... Or just come for a day, the important thing is to take the time to nurture yourself, do this today, enter at runwoodstock.com.