March 31, 2010 - Ignore the weather...
Yo run gang,
I say all the time, ignore the weather, run at the time you planned, plenty of things will get in the way of your run, never let weather be one of them. So, I see the afternoon will be warm and sunny and decide to skip a cold morning run, hoping to sneak out later and later ends up with no sneak time! Ignore the weather, get out and run!
Proper running form can keep you injury free and may let you run in more fun shoes! If you strike your heel when you run, you are stopping your forward motion, causing undue impact and contributing to overpronation. By running with good posture, forward lean and a short stride length, you will strike midfoot and run in what is called a neutral position. This will allow a runner who traditionally needed a stability to shoe to run in neutral shoes, usually lighter more flexible and fun shoes to run in. There are lots of links out there that will help you with your form, links like http://www.runningplanet.com/training/running-form.html. The book Chi Running is another place to learn. Get new form, get new shoes!
Run right,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner, who will run at his planned time, if the weather is perfect or not!
November 24, 2010 - Turkey Turpor
Yo run gang,
Black Friday shopping tip: Save your sanity and get out and run before you shop. You will be a calmer, more patient and critical thinking shopper who makes better buying decisions!
Toning Shoes? Merit or marketing gimmick? I've mentioned them before but because we are asked this all the time ... We took the time to speak with local podiatrists, physical therapists and chiropractors for some perspective on this latest craze and got the same answer over and over again, that there is not one peer review article from medical professionals stating that these shoes have any effect on toning muscles. What people feel is the rocker motion of the shoes, and the perception is they are working their muscles. There are many people looking for the magic pill that will make them younger, thinner, prettier, smarter, stronger, fitter, etc. The truth is, after buying toning shoes, many people get out for a walk or run, perhaps for the first time in years, what they feel is the benefits of a walk or run (something we already know) and credit the shoes. Another concern is the unknown, the possible long term negative effects of these shoes. Many of the major shoe companies are pushing for Running Fit to cash in on the craze but darn, we're taking the high road ... or else I would be writing a shameless plug ... One that might include a sexy backside photo!
Join us at the Holiday Hustle 5K and Mile run in Dexter 4:15 PM December 4th! The perfect family fitness holiday activity with tree lighting, Santa, ice sculptures under the stars. Enter at www.runholiday5k.com
Run, eat turkey, run, shop, run,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner ... betting the butts you see in the rocker shoe adds did not get that way because of those shoes!