2011-08-03 - Born Free!
Yo run gang,
Pure Michigan! We are so lucky to live in state with so much natural beauty and a park system that makes it so accessible. The Kid rock music video "Born Free" inspired a recent trip to run trails in the UP in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park. It's as good as it gets if you have not been north in a while it's time for a road trip! The Vasa Trail in Traverse City is another gem, join us on the trails this fall at runvasa.com.
I just love the glitz, glamour and nonsense of the "Red Carpet Run". Get out that old suit or little black dress and join us for one of the most fun time you will ever have dressed to the 9's. Strut you stuff on the Red Carpet on August 11th and be ready to run 5K at 7PM, the champagne will flow as you cross the
finish line with that little red purse tucked under your arm. Check out redcarpetrun.com and you won't find an excuse not to be at the dress up running event of the year.
Look good, run great,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner who's thinking his new black Mizuno Elixirs will be the perfect shoes to wear with my tux!
PS: The Legend!
On Saturday August 6th, join us on the shaded trails at the Legend 5 mile, 10 mile and Half Marathon. (RunLegend.com )
On top of all the "thanks" and "you rock" you will get throughout the day, you also get an awesome volunteer shirt, a $30 coupon toward any Running Fit event ( includes race shirt) and a great feeling for giving back to your sport!
The Legend! - Saturday August 6 - Sleepy Hollow State Park, Lansing, MI
Click here for more information on the Running Fit volunteer program and the online registration link for The Legend or email dawn@runningfit.com
Red Carpet Run - August 11 - West Bloomfield, MI
Click here for more information on the Running Fit volunteer program and the online registration link for the Red Carpet Run or email dawn@runningfit.com
T-Rex Triathlon - August 17 - Brighton, MI
Click here for more information on the Running Fit volunteer program and the online registration link for the T-Rex Tri or email dawn@runningfit.com
PS: Running Form
Running myth: Your form is natural and can't be changed. It's not that many coaches believe this but from our experience, not many coaches address form seriously. If you want to address form seriously check out www.runningfit.com/runningform
January 5, 2011 - Resolved: To Run!
Yo run gang,
Every run can be enjoyed with the right attitude but I'm surprised how often I have to remind myself that attitude is a choice. An example, a cold windy run where I find myself under dressed can be seen as miserable ... or a great challenge. OK, a miserable but challenging run! (Shameless plug, new running gear always helps jumpstart an attitude adjustment!)
Just because the New Year has started, don't let your head trick you into the idea that because you missed making some positive changes to your life by a few days that it's too late to do so! Every day of the year is a good day to set goals and commit to positive changes and if you falter along the way, every day is a good day to start over and re-commit yourself! Nothing good comes easy, never ever give up hope; the rewards along the way will be worth all the effort.
For those of you starting off the year with an injury that is keeping you from your run, your goal is set for you! Continue to research and set a course of action to get healthy and take satisfaction in your commitment, no matter how slow the progress or even in case of a setback, you are on a mission of self discovery!
Enjoy the adventure,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner on and off the road to personal fulfillment.