Michigan Fitness Foundation

Posted on October 22, 2016September 1, 2022 by GeorgeK

The Michigan Fitness Foundation was created to encourage the residents of Michigan to pursue a healthier lifestyle. It uses positive rewards to get people out running foot races, or volunteering at races. One unique award is a chance to win a trip to the top of the Mackinaw Bridge tower! <img class=”size-medium wp-image-2274″ src=”https://www.kasdorf.name/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-20-Michigan-Fitness-1-232×300.jpg” alt=”The conclusion of the program for 2016. Once the maximum number of events is submitted. ” width=”232″ height=”300″ /> The conclusion of the program for 2016. Once the maximum number of events is submitted.

Some of the goodies that can be earned.

The water bottle that is given out.

For more information try here. Not sure if it will change in 2017 or beyond.

The USATF Phidippides Award

Posted on August 20, 2016May 3, 2022 by GeorgeK

If you have an interest in running, and want to get a little swag and at the same time support the USATF you can apply for the “Phidippides Award”. It takes a few bucks, and a little work, but you do get a very nice plaque and member card for your effort.

Basics:

Phidippides Award

The Phidippides Award is based on points accumulated over the calendar year. A runner is eligible for one award per year.

Only races that are run in the United States are eligible.
Races must be accurately measured by race director or certified by USATF.
You must be a member of USATF October 31st of this year AND 40 years or older.
You must provide website where your times can be verified.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as you have acquired the points necessary for your award.
Only the number of points required will be considered; it is not necessary to submit events for more points than you need.
Multiple distance in one event are not counted as separate entries.

Points are accumulated on the following basis:
1 point: 1 mile to 4km
2 points: 5km to 5 miles
3 points: 10kn to 15km
4 points: 10 miles to Half Marathon
5 points: 25km to Marathon
6 points: distances longer that Marathon

Age 40-59
Gold: 30
Silver: 24
Bronze: 12

Age 60-79
Gold: 24
Silver: 18
Bronze: 9

Age 80+
Gold: 12
Silver: 6
Bronze: 3

I put this all in an Excel spreadsheet that I could put links to the web sites which had the results for the races I submitted for the award. Was not that hard. If you have done the work, may as well get the award!

ParkRun #2

Posted on December 28, 2015May 3, 2022 by GeorgeK

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series ParkRuns

I ran the ParkRun for the second time last weekend. I am liking doing this. It gets me out to run regardless of the weather. You get a time to compare yourself against, and it provides some light competition to run with. If you are in the vicinity stop on by. Check their web site for details. https://www.parkrun.us/livonia/

After everyone (almost) arrives and signs the register people head to the start area.

Step One = Sign the register (at left)

Step Two = Assemble at the start area.

Step Three = Final instructions are given.

Step Four = Run! Off into the woods we go.

. . . and 3.1 miles later the finish line is crossed.

ParkRun, or free running in the park.

Posted on December 19, 2015May 7, 2022 by GeorgeK

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series ParkRuns

Today (Saturday December 19, 2015) I went for a run with the ParkRun group in Livonia Michigan. I recently heard about this group while talking with a person picking up his packet at another race. It sounded like fun so thought I would give it a try.

First I did some research at their web site. https://www.parkrun.us/livonia/
I signed up and printed out the bar code required to get a timed result.
When I woke up on Saturday morning it was only about 24 degrees out, so having previously decided to do this run was a good to make me get out and run, or I probably would have stayed under the warm blankets.

I made the short drive to Livonia where I saw the group assembling, parked and got out.
Made a few introductions and signed in. Followed the group over to the start line. Everyone was bouncing around trying to keep warm. Pretty soon we were all off and running.

(The following table contains only partial results. Visit the ParkRun web site to see everything!)

They keep track and after you complete a given number of runs you get the icon in your entry. (10 and 50 runs completed shown above)

Seems like a good way to help me get out and running on Saturday morning, especially on days like today where I would have a tendency to stay in and keep warm!

Merry Christmas!

Highpointers Org

Posted on August 24, 2015May 3, 2022 by GeorgeK

If you happen to come to this blog to read about the High Points that I have logged let me point you to another site that would help support the High Pointers group.

Highpointers.org
But you need to act soon since this is only open until about the middle of September 2015>

More information on the Highpointers Movie and how to help!

World Record Running Debut!

Posted on February 17, 2013May 7, 2022 by GeorgeK

Well, not everyone who does their first official, timed, race breaks a world record, but the Kazology Team did just that!

Three runners, three miles, three world records!

Don’t think so? Well there is proof!

So, what was this for?
Well, back in June of 2012 the town of Canton Michigan sponsored the “Liberty Run”, a 5K (3.1 Miles) race.
These three highly trained and highly motivated sub-elite runners took up the challenge and blazed through the course in record time! Two of the three set PR’s for the 5K distance, and all three made it into the Guinness World Book of Records.

2012 Liberty Festival

Lots more pictures were taken and posted in the race photo page.