2015-05-06 - Stay calm and run on
We run for a lot of reasons, for many of us, one reason is to escape the stress of our busy lives. That said, our running should never be a cause of stress, if it is, it's time to step back and assess the reason why and work it out before our next run. No matter how slow, how fast or how far off we land from our running goals, we must keep in mind that this is how we spend our leisure time, the most precious hours of our day. As my wise friend John A. always says, "if it's not fun, don't do it!" Each healthy day we can get out for a run is a gift. The world news is a reminder of how fortunate most of us are, while so many are dealing with famine, war, terrorism, genocide and diseases like Leukemia, here we are, worrying about missing out on an age group award, a Boston qualifying time or getting in our minimum number of steps, miles or whatever on our fitness app, duh. The news should be a daily reminder for us to appreciate every run and even if the run sucks, we should find a smile to share with the world!
Stay calm, run and smile,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner ... who once again is writing this to remind myself how lucky I am.
PS: If you are on the fence about registering for Hightail to Ale 5K in Detroit, MI on Friday, May 15, 2015... GET OFF! Hightail to Ale is rapidly approaching its limit and we want YOU to be able to join us. Check it out HERE!
PS: Since 1988, more than 600,000 Team In Training participants have helped the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society invest more than $1 billion for blood cancer research. This year, the Team In Training program celebrates its 20th year and my wife and I have stepped back in as honorary coaches with a team goal of raising $100,000 for research. Click here to help save lives!
2015-04-29 - Let me brag a bit
Let me brag a bit about the crew here at Running Fit Events and their dedication to creating the greatest running experience anywhere; events you can trust your hard training and goals to. They work crazy schedules, lots of 16 hour+ event weekend days in conditions that are often brutal. They go over every detail for months in advance, looking to find ways to make your experience the best it can be. They are passionate about our sport and all they produce, it is a labor of love and it shows in the outcome. Dawn, Mandy, Anna, Joanna, Gary and Ted are the full time essential players, each with a special set of responsibilities that create something much bigger than the sum of their parts, the magic of race day. I can tell you the reality is far from magic, it's true professionalism and a deep understanding of a quality event from start to finish that they have honed over time. I would be remiss not to introduce and brag a bit about our part time crew who take on the many tedious tasks with little glory, sorting, counting, packing, unpacking and digging out on the morning after. Thank you Jodi, Amy, Dan and Kim.
Visit rfevents.com for a behind the scenes peek.
Thank you crew,
Randy Step, an admitted thankful and obsessed runner who owes much to those around me.
PS: The list of dedicated volunteers would be as long as the praises they deserve but I thank you all.
PS: Yo run gang, It's that time of year again... Triathlon Season! New to the sport? Join Running Fit for a summer long Beginner/Intermediate triathlon training class at Island Lake State Park in Brighton, MI. Read more HERE, or register today HERE!
PS: Have some youngsters that are itchin' to try a triathlon? Join us for our June and July Youth Triathlon Clinics and our August Youth Tri. Registration is now open. Click HERE for more details! Click HERE to register now!