2015-08-12 - Sweet spot
It's bad enough that half the time I have to talk myself into the daily run and getting my butt out the door, only to find that my body rejects the idea of a run even more than me. Luckily, after a mile or two of burps, farts, gas pains, dead legs and a racing heart-beat, the body finally grooves into the idea and smooths out like a fine tuned Indy car, vroom! At this point my attitude does a 180 and the magic of the daily run is on. Gheesh, you would think we could skip the drama and get right into the sweet spot, but I guess this will never happen.
The run is always worth it,
Randy Step: an admitted obsessed runner who often starts downbeat but always finishes rockin'!
PS: I love runs that make us smile, join me on the Red Carpet for 5K Summer night party in the "D". redcarpetrun.com
2015-08-05 - Special days, special runs
It's a busy and amazing life where the days can zoom by and the memories blur together. That said, there are special days and events that are incredibly vivid and stay with us forever... the precious pearls. The running year and many of our daily runs give us constant satisfaction but like all in life, there are running days that are etched into memory for all of time. Each year, the Dances With Dirt Relay in Hell, MI fits this bill for many of us. The energy and carnival atmosphere at the race start and the early exchange points are some of the most amazing moments I've experienced in running ... And this comes from a guy who lives the sport and its' events!
Yes, the Hell relay sells out each year with the same 5 person teams and getting in seems impossible ... BUT! I just was notified by the park that they will allow us another 10 teams this year. If you've ever wanted in here is your chance. Grab 4 friends and click this link to grab a spot!
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who can't wait to get to HELL, MI.
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