Hello and welcome to the Rockstar Runners running club! Jeremy and I have been dreaming about this for a while now and I’m excited that you are here reading this and we are finally able to get things rolling. What is this whole Rockstar Runners thing you ask? Let me explain.
Quite simply, if you can get off the couch and get yourself out for a run a few times a week then YOU are a Rockstar! People will watch you and be influenced by this simple act more than you realize.
Jeremy and I have been traveling around the world for the last six and a half years with two other very talented guys playing in a rock band called ‘Downhere’. During this time we have been doing our best to redefine what a Rockstar is.
Over the past 4 years (since we have taken up running) we have been literally running all over the world. I would guess that by now we’ve run in most U.S. states and Canadian provinces as well as in Sweden, Denmark, England, Ireland and Scotland. During this time I have managed to run 4 marathons and Jeremy has run 2 as well as a half marathon.
Naturally this is something we end up talking about often with people while on the road and while at home. During these conversations people often express interest in starting a running routine but don't know what to do or don't have the people around them to give them a push to get started.
This is what sparked our idea to start a running club. If we could play any part in someone getting themselves into shape and changing their life we would be thrilled!
Rockstar Runners will be based on three C’s: Condition, Connect and Contribute. We want to Condition ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually to be in the best shape possible. We want to Connect with each other so that we can encourage one another and help each other along in this journey. We want to Contribute by having others benefit from all that we do as Rockstar Runners. We’ll talk more about each of these aspects in future posts.
So until then, we are really excited that you came here to read this today and we hope that you are able to join us in this journey of improving our lives and the lives of others through the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.
Moving forward,
Glenn
Great site and information.I have been running half-marathons since 2004. This was a year after having open-heart surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. I ran a half-marathon on December 2,2007, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's. I share all this to show people that we serve a wonderful and awesome Savior. My Savior gives me the strength to run. I could not be doing this without Him. I would encourage people who are dealing with life's struggles to live life. I deal with the struggles of life by being in God's word and running. God bless.
Posted by: Todd Shoemaker | December 17, 2007 at 05:43 AM
Kevin, you'll be ready to go no problem! That's great - welcome to the team! And no, chances are we won't be actually performing during the marathon... I would prefer to run that day instead!
Posted by: Jeremy Thiessen | November 29, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Will you guys be stopping at one of the stages along the course to do a mini concert? I've been running some 5K races this fall so I just need to add ten more miles on.
Posted by: Kevin | November 28, 2007 at 09:42 PM
So does this mean you're in for the Nashville marathon, Byron? Even if you can't make that one, make sure you sign up for the team so that we can let you know of some of the other events that will be coming up. Train safe!
Posted by: Jeremy Thiessen | November 17, 2007 at 03:15 PM
You guys came to our church when I was in florida. Calvary Chapel Jupiter. Ya'll are awesome. And I love the fact that you're runners and you blog about it...
Posted by: bryonm | November 16, 2007 at 11:21 PM
I've been running with a friend a couple times a week for about 3 miles, but that seems like the farthest I can go so far. I would love to run a half or full marathon someday. Seattle has a marathon at the end of Nov, but I'm not quite ready for that feat yet. However, I'm definitely interested in training and getting in shape (after having a baby), so I'll be interested in reading what you guys post.
Posted by: cheri | November 16, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Hey Jody - welcome to the team! We're thrilled to have you... I've added you to the team in the sidebar there. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you train. Keep us posted!
Posted by: Jeremy Thiessen | November 16, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Woo-hoo!! I'm up for the Country Music Marathon.
Posted by: Jody | November 16, 2007 at 12:48 PM
My friend Tom passed on this link - what a cool idea. I would think that most runners could identify with your 3C's. Since we started Runners Lounge, we have felt so lucky to have Connected with runners across the world - virtually - and have been better for it. You may want to think about setting up a "Lounge Group" at Runners Lounge. It would give you just another way to have ongoing conversations. (Check out Group "8 on the 8th" as a great example).
I look forward to more information.
Posted by: Amy | November 16, 2007 at 09:23 AM
The Country Music Marathon is out. I already have plans for the LA Times Festival of Books that weekend.
Mark
Posted by: Carstairs38 | November 15, 2007 at 04:58 PM
I'm in. I need some motivation over the cold, dark winter months.
Posted by: Jonathan | November 15, 2007 at 04:09 PM
I can't do the Music Marathon since it would be a bit far for me to travel, but I am doing my first half marathon in January in Austin. I'm looking forward to following this website - I've always enjoyed the running posts that you and Glenn write.
Posted by: Kat | November 15, 2007 at 02:58 PM
Well, Mark, we'd love to have you on the team for the Country Music Marathon (or half) in Nashville in April! You'll have plenty of support, I'm sure... Make sure you sign up to join the team!
Posted by: Jeremy | November 15, 2007 at 02:52 PM
I need to do something. I'll be interested to see what you two have in mind.
Mark
Posted by: Carstairs38 | November 15, 2007 at 02:14 PM