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 Yo run gang,
I'm amazed at the volume of running articles and blogs focused on how to run races, or should I say, complete races, with the least training and fitness level possible. Yes, this information has a positive side, it lowers the intimidation level, brings new people to the sport and as John Bingham would say, "Gives them the courage to start", all good stuff. Because of the success of this message, the average finishing time for a marathon has gotten an hour slower in the past 10 years and similar slower averages are seen in shorter events. It's true that the joy of running can be experienced at many levels but I'm feeling a responsibility to add balance to the running message, spreading the word that it's also OK to train hard, run high mileage and to run FAST! Yes, it's a wonderful feeling and great accomplishment to finish a marathon even if it takes over 5 hours, but the world also needs to hear that it's VERY COOL to run a marathon time that starts with 3 hours or even 2 hours! With greater commitment to the sport comes greater risks but ... BIG TIME REWARDS, especially on the self esteem side. I should mention that running a Boston Marathon qualifying time is not out of reach if you dare to dream big! Check out this link and set your goal! http://www.bostonmarathon.org/bostonmarathon/qualifying.asp.
How to get faster? Runners are creatures of habit. We run the same routes at the same time at the same pace. We don't get faster ... duh? To get faster we have to jump on the track. To get faster we need to Increase our mileage, change our course, change our pace and maybe change our form. Are you ready to run fast and take chances? Read More...
Run fast, take chances,
Randy Step, an obsessed runner, who hopes to line up with you in Boston! 
Daniels' Running Formula, by Jack Daniels, PHD, the world's best running coach (According to a bunch of people who know!)
Proven programs 800 to the marathon!
The book is pretty intense but it gives you the information and tools needed to run fast, just what the obsessed runner says is missing in today's running message!
Yes, it reads like a text book but if you read slow, highlight stuff and go over it a second time, you will be hooked!
FREE RUNNER'S CLINIC WITH PROBILITY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Whether you¹re training for a fall marathon or just enjoying the great outdoors, don¹t be sidelined by a nagging injury or chronic pain, HELP IS HERE! Probility Physical Therapy offers a FREE Runner¹s clinic the first and third Thursday of every month from 6-8PM. You will receive one-on-one time with a highly trained physical therapist who will provide you with a FREE injury evaluation, gait evaluation, and assist you with any other questions/concerns you may have! It¹s held at Probility Physical Therapy's newly remodeled State Street Clinic located at 2058 S. State St on the 2nd Floor. For directions and a map of the location, visit www.probilitypt.com Our goal is to keep you on the roads this year running strong and healthy!
We are teaming up with Plymouth Physical Therapy to offer some injury clinics!
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month athletes can meet with Sean from Plymouth Physical Therapy in Wixom at the Running Fit Novi Store. He will evaluate people in 20 minute time slots for free. Please sign up for time slots by calling the Novi store. The time slots go from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, every 20 minutes. The date for the next clinic is August 12th. Remember, you have to RSVP by calling the Running Fit store in NOVI at 248-347-4949. |
