2012-11-28 - 3 Miles
Today's Obsessed Runner blog is brought to you by the number "3", a highly underrated distance to run but a personal favorite of mine. People say they don't have time to run. Wrong, the 3 mile run fits well into this busy life, especially around the holidays, giving us about 30 minutes of fitness and escape.
I think just knowing you are headed out for a 3 mile run is a refreshing, stress free change for those of us who normally run longer. No planning is necessary, no real fueling or fluid issues to deal with and if you under or overdress it does not make much difference, you'll be done before the comfort level gets unbearable, heck, in a pinch, you could do it in your street clothes, less laundry ... it's what I call a blue jean run.
Start the 3 mile with a slow half mile warm up, stop and stretch for a minute, run steady to the end of mile one ... then put the hammer down for a mile and get in the speed groove, ease down through mile 3, savor the run buzz and get back to reality. 3 miles is a small run with big returns! For those of you who consider 3 miles a longer run, you already know how fulfilling it can be!
Speaking of 3 mile runs, join us Saturday evening for 3 + .1 miles at the Holiday Hustle 5K in Dexter, a perfect distance, a wonderful holiday tradition! Enter at RunHoliday5k.com
Break free and run three,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner ... who just got back from an excellent 3 mile run!
PS: The biggest sale of the year is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Running Fit, 20% or more off all apparel and $20 or more off any pair of shoes! Yikes! Give the gift that gives back for a lifetime ... and get yourself a little something.
PS: The Running Institute and Running Fit invite you to join our Free running injury prevention seminar to learn how to avoid injuries this winter season. Tomorrow, Thursday night, from 7 - 8 PM at the Northville store! This seminar will feature professional runners, running injury experts, doctors, physical therapists, shoe fitting consultants, and former U of M Track and Cross Country Coach Ron Warhurst. Join us!
September 22, 2010 - Peace Out!
Yo run gang,
I can't imagine life without a passion, we all know people who just seem to be going through day to day life, they sleep, work, eat, clean house, make check lists, work on check lists, sleep, retire, die. Fire up the running passion and transcend the day to day trap!
The smells of fall are filling the daily runs. I am amazed how the miles fly by fueled with the smells, sights and sounds of a country dirt road, single track trail through the woods or even running down a subdivision street. We are truly blessed by the 4 seasons ... even the one I'm not such a big fan of ...
I'm headed off to Hell Creek Ranch today for Run Woodstock, I invite you to come by and say hi! Thursday is a set up, the decorating day, come by any time from morning until dark. Friday the music (5 bands) starts at 4 PM and goes until 9PM, and Saturday music is from 9 AM - 9 PM, with a bit of yoga from 2-3PM, you can get into visit for just $5, or sign up at runwoodstock.com and join us for one or many of the morning and evening runs! Volunteers are always welcome, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Run with passion and peace out,
Randy Step, and obsessed runner ready to camp out on the land, run, and set my soul free!