If you miss a day of running, nobody knows, if you miss two days, YOU know, if you miss 3 in a row, everybody knows! The reality is that everyone could care less about our running and they actually don't know ... but in the mind of a runner, it seems like it! That said, I'm sure glad I got out the door today or everyone would know!

We have such a simple sport that requires so little equipment that I get ridiculously excited about any product that actually adds to my running experience. Winter running opens up a few more opportunities to have this happen. One silly little product this year that fit this bill was the Nathan Light Spur, a goofy little $20 LED strobe light that locks on to the heel of your running shoes. It's ridiculously bright and for sure adds to my safety but what I really like is being able to spot my wife when we run in the dark when our pace varies, or when we run with a group, we can always find each other.

Another find are my Brooks Ghost waterproof, Gore-Tex running shoes. I have always found it amazing that we basically run in the same shoes and socks when it's 100 degrees out or 5 below. I struggle with cold feet and these shoes do keep them dry and help tremendously in the winter. Bring on the icy cold puddles! Yikes!

Run, or we'll know!

Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner ... Who admitted that I just took off 2 days in a row, yikes!