2011-11-30 - Take a Break...

December 1st, what many of us consider the official start of the off season, a time to lick the wounds and give the body a break. On February 1st, we'll come back rested and ready to crank on all cylinders! We don't quit running for two months, heck no, we just dial back, skipping days and keeping the intensity low. No long or hard workouts, no sweating the weekly mileage and no serious racing. A time for some fun races like the Holiday Hustle 5K on Saturday at 4:30 PM, races where we dress up, enjoy a romp with friends though the cool evening air and leave the watch at home. Runholiday5k.com. Ha, OK, maybe the off season starts on Sunday ...

With less time off the road, we'll finally have time to shop for new running stuff! See you at the serious sale this weekend at Running Fit!

Run, rest, run,

Randy Step, an obsessed runner, about to dial down a notch...



PS: Just a heads up, Bayshore opens registration tomorrow, December 1st, and all events will fill in a few hours, YIKES!


PS: Fire up the Kids to run the Martian Kid's Marathon! 
Bring 'em to the mile at Dexter's Holiday Hustle on Dec 3!
Naughty or nice, walker or runner, come breathe in the December night air and give back to others. A silly, hilly out and back course that will take in the neighborhood light displays and give you a chance to see the flashing gang ahead or behind you!

Flashing gang? Yes! Register early and the first 500 get a choice of some flashing or jingling flare (to be picked up at packet pick up).

This charity event donates $5 of your entry fee to local Dexter charities. Bring canned or non perishable food items for the needy and get a raffle ticket for each item! Raffle items from Running Fit to include 2 $50 gift cards, 4 $25 gift cards, gloves, hats, bags and more!  
Volunteer Now! Holiday Hustle 5K
 

 

PS: Save the Dates!  Bike Trainer Rides at the Fit!

 

Looking for some company on those long lonely trainer rides this winter??  Come join us at Running Fit for Trainer Rides and Movies!

NEW THIS YEAR - PEDAL FOR PRIZES!!
Come and join us at either location and start logging your minutes! For every 15 minutes you log at either Running Fit location you will collect a point!  10 points gets you your first prize and then you will be hooked!

WHEN:
    Wednesdays, Starting November 30, Running Fit Ann Arbor West - 6PM - 8PM
    Sundays, Starting December 11, Running Fit Novi - 8AM - 11AM

An opportunity to hang with some like-minded folk, watch a movie on the big screen. Different movie every week....and we can't guarantee it will be rated G.....don't tell your Mom!

Bring your bike and your choice of stationary trainer and be ready to ride.  If you plan on working up a sweat, you better bring a towel for the floor too!

Questions? Contact:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Ann Arbor West or  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Novi.

December 15, 2010 - Laughing All the Way!

Yo run gang,

Winter, the real deal! Finally, some decent weather to test our resolve and earn true satisfaction for our super human efforts! Yee Ha! It feels good to get the dust off the YakTrax and put in some winter miles with no wimps in sight.

Yes, It's a busy time of year, but don't let the Holiday rush get you down and don't stress about your running, just getting out the door is all that is needed to call it a successful run, forget distance or pace, no torture necessary, just overdress and run short. Not to worry, we will soon we hit a new year with new goals and a more serious schedule, but for now, chill ... But only after that short, fun run! 

Get outside!

Randy Step, an obsessed runner, laughing all the way...