Do SOMETHING
Way back on April 8, I started something that I didn’t really plan on — a “do something” streak. In the past 45 days I’ve done SOMETHING related to physical activity — push-ups, running, sit-ups, plank, squats … even a trip to the North Carolina Zoo that consisted of nearly 5 hours of walking and time on my feet.
The only day I think I fudged a bit was a day at the park with my wife and son — but it was hot and we did take about a quarter-mile hike in the woods. It counted. The key thing is I didn’t sit on my butt that day. I got up and did … SOMETHING.
Now that I’m 45 days into this, I should have some rules, right? Sure, I could, but then that would end the fun of it. I’m not going to count walking to and from my car every day, or my trips to the bathroom, or things like that to get away with calling it doing something. It is, simply, doing something outside of normal everyday life. If it’s too silly for me to post on Daily Mile, it won’t count.
Today was the challenge of all challenges in the streak. My son wasn’t feeling well all day and I was completely wiped out after yesterday — a 7-mile run and then a trip to a strawberry festival to pick strawberries made for a very full day. I fell asleep around 9 p.m. I didn’t “do something” until 9:15 p.m. today. That “something” was week 4, day 3 of the 100 push-ups program — my first-ever week 4 test is coming up in a couple of days.
I doubt I’ll talk about this much besides logging my workouts on Daily Mile — like making “rules,” I want this to be something fun. If I start thinking or talking about it too much, it becomes a hassle. When I stop for a day or have a day like this that was a true challenge or hit a “milestone” type of day, I’ll let you know.
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But what if there is a day when you have to go the bathroom A LOT? Can it count then?
Seriously though, this is a great idea, and can only be beneficial!
I drink so much water that I think I walk a mile to/from the water fountain and to/from the bathroom every day. So maybe one day.
I personally don't agree with if it's too silly to log onto DailyMile it doesn't count.. How often do you walk your dog around the block? I walk mine several times a day, and I'm pretty sure I average 2 miles of walking a day, but I don't feel the need to clutter my DailyMile with half mile walks all day.
It's a Daily Mile-related streak … and I never said walking a dog was silly or wouldn't count at some point. I'm not going to stoop to a low point though to count walking to and from my car as "something."
Congrats on 45 days, that is much more than most people do or ever would dream of doing. Keep up the great work!
I love the idea of a 'do something' streak! I did a 112 day running streak this winter, it was a lot of fun but I really needed some variety. Crazy enough my pal Stephanie (@skinnyjeans) read a post about the streak and started her @OneMileOneMeal streak. I've secretly been streaking with Stephanie (and you apparently) since April. It's been a lot of fun working in at least one extra mile of something and one good healthy meal a day too… it's really changed my eating habits. Also, it's fun to joke about streaking. Keep going!
45 days is a big commitment, but I am sure you can do it. If you are short on time some day, just run up and down stairs a couple of times. It is a great workout. Best of luck!