2015-06-17 - Let's play hooky
Running takes self-discipline and gives us a working understanding of long term goal planning and delayed gratification, it's no wonder we are a hardworking, responsible gang, good stuff. That said, some of us need to recognize that being so productive can take a toll on us and that we really do deserve to ... blow a day off and play hooky! I suggest that we watch the weather and when a perfect summer day is predicted that we not set the alarm, turn off our phones and get up when we wake up and head out to someplace fun for a run and see where the day takes us from there. Sure our busy schedule and to-do list does not allow for this, this is exactly why we need to do it!
Be a running bum for a day,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who write this midweek stuff for myself ... And for you!
PS: For the same reasons as stated above, we all need the peaceful healing weekend of Run Woodstock, the weekend after Labor Day. Yes, we will be responsible and plan it now, well in advance so that it happens, dig? Commit today to set your soul free at runwoodstock.com
2015-06-10 - It is a good morning!
"Good morning", a greeting so automatic, but somehow it always rings true, often coming from a passing stranger on the morning run. Every day we can get out is a gift and every day and every running route has something unique to offer. From the excitement, danger and challenge we get from extreme weather days to the rave run perfect run temp days that can only be appreciated by experiencing the wicked ones. The daily struggle to wake early and get out the door is always rewarded, seek and ye shall find. Without the run it is difficult to clear the morning haze, a blah that can leave us in a funk that can last all day and can blur one day into the next ... until we finally run out the door again. Yikes!
It is a good morning!
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who likes to throw out a "good morning" to that passing stranger before they say it first!
PS: Registration for the RED CARPET RUN 5K is NOW OPEN! Join us for a night of running like no other on Friday evening, August 28 at our NEW LOCATION on Belle Isle in Detroit! This is a dash around the island with the paparazzi capturing your every stride. Nonsense, fun, running, glamour and champagne! Check it out HERE!
PS: looking to give back and help to INSPIRE other runners like you? Volunteer at an upcoming RF Events' event! Our volunteers get fun swag and $30 off a future race entry! Upcoming opportunities include our T-Rex Tri Series, the Canton Liberty Run, a road trip opportunity to Wisconsin and MORE! Being on the Dirt Crew is AWESOME... join us!