Obsessed Runner Blog
July 23, 2008 - Running, on the surface, is such a simple, uncomplicated sport...
Yo Run Gang,
Running, on the surface, is such a simple, uncomplicated sport that is fulfilling both physically and mentally. With just minimal equipment needs and even less in the athletic abilities department, you cant get any more basic. It truly is just one foot in front of the other, as they say, even a child can do it.
As we mature into our running, as the positive aspects of its addictive qualities take over, we slide below the surface of this so called simple activity and find an ocean of information to be learned about our sport. Hundreds of running books, monthly periodicals and laboratory reports on physiology, gait analysis, nutritional needs and so much more have been written and new information comes along constantly.
As Ive said, run forever, you wont be bored.
Randy Step, and addicted runner, over 30 years getting out the door and learning every day.
March 11, 2009 - My body felt worse than the weather...
Yo Run Gang,
Yesterday I headed out for a dreary rainy run. My body felt worse than the weather, tired, dead legged, bad stomach and short of breath. I gutted it out for a while then made a turn so it would be a short loop back to home. 20 minutes of this torture and like magic, all pain faded away, like the sun breaking out (But it was only getting darker and wetter). I felt light on my feet, smooth and the running was effortless. I took a turn away from home and into the woods where my short run turned long and my day was made. The moral to the story, who knows?
The spring races start Now! Not exactly the serious race season yet, but the St. Pats races signals the start. A fun choice, The Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5K is this Sunday, the 15th, 11AM start in Downtown Ann Arbor at Conner O Neils Pub. Info is at www.runshamrocks.com. All proceeds go to Save a Heart, Congenital Heart Center at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital. A great cause, a fun time and an excuse for your behavior!
Hang tough on your run, the fitness, and the magic, will come.
Randy Step, an obsessed runner looking for the silver lining
February 9, 2011 - Nothin' is easy...
It is so true, nothing good comes easy. We are reminded every time we layer up for our winter runs ... So much stuff. The footing, the schlepping, the laundry but then, the amazing feeling of satisfaction and control of our lives that can't be explained or measured by the effort. A run that gives back much more than we put into it, more memorable and valuable than any fair weather run will ever be. Dig it!
The passion for what we do and sharing that passion with you makes Running Fit a wonderful place to work, thank you! If winter starts to drag and get you down, come in for a visit and a pep talk. Sure it's a shameless plug but new shoes and a new cool technical running jacket, tights, base layer top or whatever can reinvigorate and jump start your running and keep you rolling into spring. It also helps when much of our winter gear is on sale ... we told you it was shameless!
The run is always worth the effort,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner who works in a toy store!