Obsessed Runner Blog
February 25, 2009 - I had a nice long conversation with an old friend...
Yo Run Gang,
I had a nice long conversation with an old friend today and we had it during a nice long run. It would be cool if we could do all our catching up with friends during runs and that all our old friends were runners! Taking it a step further, I bet if all business meetings and negotiations could take place on the run, productivity would go through the roof! I have been on a conference call during a run and for once I was the quite one!
Ive been warning you, its time to get ready for spring running! The Martian Invasion of Races is coming up fast, April 4 & 5, with a choice of a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids marathon there is no excuse and you know you are going to enter anyway so do it now and save a few bucks. The prices bump up on March 1st - Go to www.martianmarathon.com.
Get those kids ready for track! Running Fit track nights (Spike nights) are fun, motivational and the kids get free stuff and big discounts. Check out the dates and times below!
Running Fit Novi has moved! We are still in the Novi Town Center but now on the Grand River side by Bonefish Grill (How convenient!) Maybe Novi Running Fit manager Rachel will hook us up with a deal for after the Monday store run, perhaps Monkfish Monday! If it goes over well we could have Tilapia Tuesday Come on by and check out the new digs. Once we get things a bit more settled well invite you all to a grand opening party, Ill keep you posted.
Run like you mean it,
Randy Step, and obsessed runner, out to trick the world over to our side!
March 26, 2008 - There is not magic when it comes to getting in good running shape.
Yo Run Gang,
There seems to be no magic when it comes to getting in good running shape, just a lot of tough miles on the way but once the fitness arrives there often seems to be a break through run that can only be described as magical! Fast, effortless, glorious!
Just over a week until the Martian Invasion of Races! For those of you running the half or full on Sunday April 6th, consider coming out to the 9 AM Meteor 10K on Saturday April 5th to see perhaps the fastest 10K field ever assembled in Michigan. Not to mention the masters field that is incredible. Check out the confirmed elite runners list at the following link: http://www.martianmarathon.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=87. The expo will open at 10 AM so even if youre not racing you can shop the great running bargains! The kids marathon is at 11 AM on Saturday, please come to cheer and encourage Americas youth into a life long love of the sport!
A special thanks to those of you who joined us with our new Kenyan friends last night, well do more of that. And, especially thank you for your donations to the Kenyan Athletic Relief Fund!
Until the fitness arrives, hang tough,
Randy Step
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January 27, 2010 - This Obsessed Runner is in South Africa.
Yo run gang,
There is no better way to experience a country than to run its roads and trails. This Obsessed Runner is in South Africa today, running in the summer sun. Old news, a year ago Running Fit won the Ubuntu award for being the most humanitarian and giving running store in the world. In actuality, the award is yours, your support of Running Fit and our events made it possible. Click here to read more about the Ubuntu award! This trip is a part of the award. I was finally able to fit it into lifes busy schedule and when I return, Ill post photos and share my experience on the Running Fit Facebook Fan page.
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On Friday, I plan to visit the AIDs clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa, to see the work the IICD is doing first hand.
Share running with the world,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner who is truly blessed, and on this great adventure because of you, thank you.