Yo run gang,

For those of you in marathon training mode, when you get to that last long run be it 20 or whatever, remember, your body is out on that crumbling edge, just about ready to break off. Your chances of getting sick or injured are at an all time high. Avoid sick people and act a little wimpy when it comes to moving a heavy object, doing a big day of lawn work or whatever. Yes, it sucks but you worked hard to get here, be a wimp. That said, I just ran my 20 for Bayshore, I’m sick as a dog, and I pulled a quad muscle getting screens down from my attic … some coach.

Get out and run some trails! Check out this video from the Running Fit trail marathon weekend, it will help motivate you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb6F_alzHZU

Get out and run!
Randy Step

NipGuards – for the “Animal” in you!

I’d never want to ask but I’ll bet Randy used these for his 20 mile run!
• Protection against Painful Nipple Abrasion.
• Protective outer layer stays on to create the nipple cavity and also to help prevent resistance with the shirt.
• Protective nipple cavity shields the tip of the nipple from chaffing and abrasion.
• Adhesive endures long runs, but is still easy to remove.

Available at all Running Fit locations, or Click Here to order online.

Diva Darling Nights at Running Fit!

Come for a run at 6 PM and Party until 9 PM!

This “Women’s Only” party includes wine, cheese, hors d’oeuvres and music! Bra fitting seminar and InSport Apparel seminar. 15% off all shoes! 20% off all apparel! 10 Minute free massages from Probility Physical Therapy.

Come see the all new DIVA DARLING clothing! Lots of Door Prizes! RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Join us tonight in Northville, 17783 Haggerty Rd. (248)380-3338. You can still come even if you haven’t RSVP’d!

Upcoming Diva Nights:
-May 14 - Ann Arbor West, 42 Enterprise Dr.
-May 21 – Novi, 26140 Ingersol Blvd.
-June 2 - W. Bloomfield, 6919 Orchard Lake Rd.

For more information visit www.rundivadarling.com.

Running Fit Triathlon 101 Clinic
Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 6:30 PM at Running Fit Novi – Come and join two Ironman triathletes from Ford Athletic Swim and Triathlon Club for this informative clinic for beginners. Fee: $5, 10% Off triathlon gear! Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions.

Scleroderma 5K Run
Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 8:00 AM. Support the Michigan Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation by registering for their 29th annual Walk and Run. This year’s event will be held at the world class Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, MI. Events include a 5K Run winding through a Huntington Woods neighborhood, a 1 Mile Fun Run for the Kids and a 2 Mile Walk through the Zoo. Registration starts at 7:00 AM, The 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM, the Two Mile Walk starts at 8:30 AM and the One Mile Fun Run for the kids starts at 8:45 AM. Meet Barry Sanders at the event. For more information please visit the following web sites www.firstgiving.com/29thwalk or www.scleroderma.org/chapter/michigan or call 800.716.6554 for additional information.

Westwoods 5K Race for Literacy
May 31, 2008. Westwoods Elementary School, Traverse City, MI. 5K run/walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. Awards given to the top three male & female 5K runners in each age group. Medals to all participants in the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. Following the 5K, the participants and their families are invited to enjoy a Westwoods Cook Out with a dunk tank, jump house & face painting! Also a silent auction featuring golf, trips, and many more wonderful items! For more information Call Donna Raymond (231) 933-0242 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone, IN
May 10, 2008. 100K Relay and 50K & 50 Mile Ultra Marathons. Another Running Fit extreme event held at beautiful Brown County State Park. All the information and registration is at www.danceswithdirt.com.

Red Carpet Run
June 7, 2008. A race for young people only (age 30 and under) to encourage youth to "Get out and run". The Novi Town Center will be the backdrop for this glitzy course. Flat, fast and fun, a total of 3.1 miles of rockin' music, freebies, and the magic of Hollywood! Visit www.redcarpetrun.com for more information.

Red Carpet Kids
June 7, 2008. A fun 1 Mile run and Kids Dash for the very young crowd. Recommended for kids age 11 and under. Come dressed up as your favorite prince or princess and run on a real red carpet! Located in the Novi Town Center. Go to www.redcarpetrun.com/kids.

Flirt with Dirt
June 14, 2008. Wilderness 5K and 10K runs so you can get a breath of fresh air in the land of malls and mansions. Go to www.runflirt.com for more information.

The Legend
August 2, 2008. 5 and 10 miles through beautiful Sleepy Hollow State Park in Lansing, MI. The run circles Lake Ovid on a scenic rolling trail. The website is www.runlegend.com.

T-Rex Tri
August 13, 2008. Need a first time tri to train for? How about the T-Rex Tri? A .5 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. 6:30pm at the beautiful Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton. Visit the website at www.runtrextri.com.

Dances with Dirt – Hell
September 6, 2008. Another Running Fit extreme event held at Pinckney State Park, Hell, MI. 100K Relay and 50K & 50 Mile Ultra Marathons. Visit www.danceswithdirt.com for more information! Team slots are full for this year, but you can get guaranteed entry into next year’s race by volunteering for this year’s race. If you can help out, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Big House Big Heart Charity Run
Expo: September 27, 2008, Race: September 28, 2008. 5K race runs through downtown Ann Arbor and finishes on the 50 yard line of U of M Stadium. Benefits ALS Research center, Mott Children’s Hospital and Ann Arbor local charities. Visit the website at www.bighousebigheart.com for more information.

Are You Injured? Help Is Here!
Whether you’re training for a fall marathon or just enjoying the great outdoors, don’t be sidelined by a nagging injury or chronic pain, HELP IS HERE! Come to a FREE Runner’s clinic the first and third Thursday of every month, 6-8PM!

We offer one-on-one time with a highly trained physical therapist that will provide a FREE injury evaluation, gait evaluation, and assist you with any other questions/concerns you may have! Running Fit is on hand to answer any, and all, of your shoe, gear, and training related questions! Not a runner or have an injury from another sport? We can help you too!

Running Fit and Probility Physical Therapy have teamed up to bring you this great clinic. It’s held at Probility's State Street clinic located at 2058 S. State St., Ste. 500 (across from Produce Station). Our goal is to keep you on the roads this summer (and always!) running strong and healthy!