The coldest winter in years followed by the mildest, perhaps we're being
rewarded? All in all, I love Michigan, its seasons, great lakes, the
running community and the hundreds of great running events available to
us. Michigan makes it easy to commit to "Run Local"!
As for
running local, what I call the "spring race season", started last
weekend with the St. Pat's races. Sunday was a glorious day for
Detroit's Cork Town event and for the Conner O'Neils & Running Fit
Shamrocks and Shenanigans race in Ann Arbor. Thanks to those of you who
ran in Ann Arbor, Running Fit will be writing a check to Mott's
Children's Hospital for over $40,000! Grass root local events have a
tremendous positive impact by creating healthy, active and fun days for
us to come together as
a community. In addition, a small amount from each entry fee
from
thousands of runners along with the donations of sponsors add up at
these events, making serious contributions to important causes possible.Fire
up the family, get out the calendar and make some healthy weekend,
activity choices, a bit of planning now will keep you motivated and
excited for the running season ahead. You can start by scheduling the
time this Sunday, March 18th for the Running Fit Triathlon expo. An
informative,
Run, smile, give and share,
--Randy
Step, an admitted obsessed runner, looking forward to writing a check
to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society after the Martian Invasion of
Races and Fit 5K next month... and a few thousand dollar check for the
upkeep of the trails in Michigan's State Parks after the Running Fit
Trail Race weekend, and... The year is young!
PS: Some great LOCAL events next month
PS: Volunteer Opportunities Abound!
Volunteer for any Running Fit event - get stuff!
DWD Green Swamp Dirt Crew - March 24 - Volunteer now!
Martian Marathon - April 14 - Volunteer Now!
Obsessed Runner 
