Yo Run Gang, with so much going on at Running Fit, the emails pile up, just a reminder, my Midweek Run Mail comes every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, just sayin', don't delete!

Why is it that after decades of racing, like many of you, I still have a hard time with the taper. It's so hard to grasp the idea that easy days and days off this week will allow me to take advantage of my fitness level this weekend, not take away from it. Dang, of course the weather out there today rocks for running... Go run for you, and for me!

Train, rest, race,

Randy Step, an obsessed runner looking forward to getting my butt kicked Saturday. Perhaps this link will motivate you to greatness! https://vimeo.com/104349402

PS: August fun! Starting August 1st with The Legend 5 Mile and Half Marathon trail run at Sleepy Hollow State Park, a mellow trail just about an hour and a half from the Detroit Metro area. Finish with a splash in the lake and a nap on the beach. It's worth the trip for the Half Marathon medal alone, check it out here!

PS: It's a perfect time to mark  Feb. 13 - 20 on the calendar and join the Dirt Crew for our annual  winter run trip to the sun. We have 80 direct flight seats out of Lansing to take us to the "Now Jade" resort in the Mayan Rivera, a safe, fun place to run and sun. All non-running friends and family will love this all inclusive getaway and you'll be back from the morning run before they know you were gone. RSVP now!