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Yo run gang
Even an obsessed runner needs tricks to get out the door...
I
love running, but there are many days that I find it hard to get out
the door, how can that be? It is because day to day life is an "almost"
inescapable trap. The effort needed to step out beyond work, laundry,
bills, cooking, cleaning, newspapers, shopping and the sludge of daily
existence is huge. Throw in bad weather, colds and flu, pain and injury
and even with my priorities in line, it gets even trickier. I have been
running pretty much every day for 30 something years. I am often asked,
"How do you find the time or motivation to do it?" It's not magic but
let me pass along a few tricks I use.
#1. Keep a log. This can be the most important weapon in your athletic arsenal. Simple numbers in a log can be tremendous motivation. The log is essential for success.
#2. Lie to yourself. On the days the numbers in the log don't stir your soul, this is the time to lie to your body. Promise it that you just want to go out for a 10 minute jog and that if it still wants to go home and lay on the couch after that you will let it. Once out the door, the run is licked!
#3. Visit a Running Store. This suggestion might sound like sales pitch ... Because it is! Stop by a running store at least once a month to pick up a new running magazine, book or some race applications. It helps to visit an environment that supports your effort
#4. Find a training partner. Knowing some poor soul is out there waiting for you at 6 AM will force you out of bed and out the door
#5. Read about running. Motivational Running books and magazines can also get you out the door. The trick, pick up a running magazine or book and after a few pages the guilt will set in, you will soon be back in the training mind set.
Run like you have to,
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who is happy every time he runs, but not always happy to run.
PS: Registration is now open for the Canton Liberty Fest Run!
Celebrate our freedom at the Liberty Festival 5K, 10K and one mile on June 16, and be a part of something ... BIG! More InfoPS: Volunteer Opportunities Abound!
Volunteer for any Running Fit event - get stuff!
Shamrocks & Shenanigans - March 11 - Volunteer Now! Martian Marathon - April 14 - Volunteer Now!
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FREE RUNNER'S CLINIC WITH PROBILITY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Whether youıre training for a fall marathon or just enjoying the great outdoors, donıt be sidelined by a nagging injury or chronic pain, HELP IS HERE! Probility Physical Therapy offers a FREE Runnerıs 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! Itıs 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! Twice a month athletes can meet with Sean from Plymouth Physical Therapy at the Running Fit! - Meet at the Northville store during the first week (Wednesday) of each month. RSVP by calling the Running Fit - Northville at 248-380-3338.
- Meet at the Novi storeduring the second week (Wednesday) of the month. RSVP by calling the Running Fit - Novi at 248-347-4949.
- He will evaluate people in 20 minute time slots for free!
- The time slots go from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, every 20 minutes.
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Swim Training
Individual Coached Sessions with Christi may be booked during the time blocks listed on her calendar at Christi's Calendar
101 For Runners (Intermediate/Advanced) Feb 12 - Mar 18 is full, but watch for the next class
Sundays - 5:00 to 6:00pm - 6 x 1 hr. sessions ~ $90
This beginner to advanced beginner level course is geared
specifically for runners, triathletes and anyone who wants to learn to
swim the freestyle correctly from the ground up.
201 For Runners (Intermediate/Advanced) Feb 12 - Mar 18 is full, but watch for the next class
Sundays - 6:00 to 7:00pm - 6 x 1 hr. sessions ~ $90
This course is also geared for runners and triathletes but is for those
who are more advanced swimmers . As always, I will emphasize correct
technique and form, but this course will focus more on training so you
can build endurance and speed.
301 - Toughen Up! (Intermediate/Advanced) Not currently offered...
Tuesdays: 7:30-8:30pm - 5 x 1 hr. sessions ~ $75
You
need to be "competent" or better, but mostly you need to have a killer
attitude and a desire to get a butt-kicking workout every Tuesday night.
Registration & More Info for 101, 201 & 301, Click Here!
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