2014-11-19 - Running and ranting
The purpose of my weekly rant is primarily to motivate us all to get out the door, a reminder of what is so precious about the daily run. Hopefully, something in today's email does that for us.
The weather sucks, perhaps knowing you will be running in the sun for a week February 6 - 13th from a 5 Star all inclusive with a bunch of fun people will help you get out the door this winter so you can be ready. Even your non-running friends and family will love this trip! Deadline for sign up is December 3rd. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or if you need me to talk you into this. Check it out!
You're a runner? Don't you worry that you are ruining your knees? I hate continuously hearing this same dumb comment from the lazy cynics that don't want to hear that Running is actually is good for our joints. Have them Google "running is good for your knees" and read the plethora of data out there!
I've been asked by several of you why RF Events uses the term half marathon if I consider it such a dumb term. We use it because it is so widely used ... even if it is stupid and wrong, it's like calling a 5K a Half 10K. There is a grass roots movement sweeping the world to change the name to "Pikermi", a town in Greece half way between Sparta and Marathon! We hope to see you this spring at the Martian Pikermi on April 18th or the Running Fit Trail Pikermi on April 25th! For a list of lots of great Pikermi choices go to our event calendar!
Run with attitude,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner whose knees are better now than 30 years ago!
PS - Running Fit has a great Holiday promo starting tomorrow November 20 through December 1. Make any purchase of $100-$199 and receive a $20 gift card or any purchase of $199 or more for a $40 gift card. Gift cards are valid from December 2- February 28, 2015. Gift cards are valid in any Running Fit store and online at boulderrunningcompany.com See store for details!
PS - Take care of your body... a Yoga workout is a great way to keep your body healthy and strong. New session starts December 8. Join us!
2014-11-12 - Run for the diamond
We live such a busy life that often we neglect our own body, forgetting that we are only as strong as our weakest link. We have no time for sickness, heck, it's not even on our schedule! Like our cars, we jump up in the morning rushing off to some important meeting expecting them to start up and take us there ... Until they won't. Schedule some healthy time for your body daily, or plan on unexpected time down or even your death, the same goes for the car.
I think of my relationship with my body like a marriage, an arranged marriage ... In sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, until death do we part. We need to make time for each other, listen to each other, work with each other and accept that nothing good comes easy. That said, I think I'll make a run date with my body for tomorrow and take it out for a healthy dinner!
After a great run, give your body a hug,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner, hoping for at least a diamond anniversary with my body (I'll save you the google, 60 years)
PS. Speaking of taking care of your body... a Yoga workout is a great way to keep your body healthy and strong. New session starts December 8. Join us!
PS. Trainer Rides are back at Running Fit on Jackson Rd. Join us at 6:00pm on Thursday nights from Tomorrow 11/13 through spring. We will show a weekly movie and have space for you to set up your bike. Ride up to 2 hrs. Please bring your own bike and trainer as well as a towel for the floor beneath your bike. E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..