Obsessed Runner Blog
2012-09-19 - Run Safely!
Yo run gang,
As I write this today one of Michigan's premier athletes, Amy Gluck, is fighting for her life in intensive care after being struck by a truck while training. We can only hope her incredible fitness level will help her win this race. Amy is a 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 USAT All-American Triathlete and was training for the Ironman World Championships in Kona next month. Keep Amy in your thoughts and prayers .... And be careful out there.
As the days shorten many of us will be training in the dark. Always wear a reflective vest, carry a light, wear a headlamp, run against traffic, or better yet, run where there is no traffic whenever possible. All the flashing lights in the world won't help you if a careless, distracted driver is veering out of their lane and coming your way. I love the beauty and powerful feeling of running into the sunrise or sunset. I love running on a star filled night with a crunch of snow underfoot, I love it all but I also respect and accept the risks that can't be avoided as we head off into adventure.
Get out and run ... smart,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner ... looking forward to the day I see Amy out training again.
July 16, 2008 - What's your time?
Yo Run Gang,
What is your 10K time? What is your marathon time? You would think these are simple straight forward questions Not! When asked such a question a runner will do some mental gymnastics to come up with an answer. Do you give your personal record time from 12 years ago, do you give the time you hope to run next, the time you ran last, a ball park time of about what you can run now? (always erring on the fast side of course) Worse yet, do you answer with an explanation that includes your entire running career including your P.R, your almost times, if my training goes the way I hope time, or based on how much Im improving right now time
The hard truth is that you are the runner you are today and the time you actually ran at a recent race is what matters. Damn.
Randy Step, an obsessed runner who has not set a P.R. in many years but is quick to talk about his old race times!
October 15, 2008 - Yikes, its the Detroit Freep Marathon week!
Yo Run Gang,
Yikes, its the Detroit Freep Marathon week! For those of you who put in the long hard miles all summer and will tow the line this Sunday for the full or half marathon, congratulations! All the work is done and the marathon will just be icing on the cake, enjoy. For those of you who did not get in your training miles but are still going to line up Sunday, you will be doing all the work on race day, good luck!
For those of us on the marathon side lines, we are envious of your dedication to training and you inspire us to perhaps consider the marathon or half marathon next year. For you first timers, to increase your chances of marathon success and have the motivation to get in those miles, consider joining the 501 marathon training class at Running Fit. Classes will form in January preparing you for a spring marathon, and in June preparing you for next years fall marathons. Go to www.runningfit501.com and take the plunge!
Running Fits Scrambled Legs BBQ!
Post Freep Marathon party takes place at Bookies Tavern! After your run, come join the party and share your war stories with people who want to hear about it! Bookies will be the place to be! Bookies Tavern is at 1265 Washington Blvd., right back at the starting line! The Head Goat extends his personal invitation for you to join the Running Fit gang for this Barb-B-Q beer bash. Heck, you deserve a reward! Family, friends, spectators, volunteers and street people welcome.
Get out and run!
Randy Step
Head Goat and Obsessed Runner