Streaking through the holidays
My dog, Duke, joined me for a few miles at the Peaks of Otter today.
In the past two years, one of my top moments was running at least a mile every day for a month. I learned a lot about myself in April 2010 with how to push through tired legs if I needed to, how to still get effective rest even without taking a full rest day, and how to just enjoy running.
Day 2: Peace and quiet around the lake.
I’ve thought a lot about doing a streak since then. At one point earlier this year I made it a goal to streak in June, but I pulled out of those thoughts in the last minute as I continued to build mileage after my injury.
As the end of the year approaches and I stay focused on the “end it stronger than I begin it” goal, my eyes lit up at the inaugural Runner’s World Holiday Run Streak — simply run at least a mile every day between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day to take part.
Even though I have cut back on my mileage this month, I am becoming more and more passionate about running — I know how the highs and lows can come and go, and right now I am eager to carry this high into 2012. To me, the Holiday Run Streak is a perfect opportunity to discover new things with running and to push myself at a time of the year that I’ve never really pushed myself.
My plan is as easy as the streak sounds — on my normal non-running days, I’ll stick to the 1-mile approach for a rest day. If I have to get up early to run a mile I’ll do it; if I have to wait until 10 p.m., I’ll do that too. If it rains or snows or ices, I’ll run. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I’ll run. If I drink too much, I’ll still run the next day.
Yesterday’s 5k and a run at the base of the Peaks of Otter this morning were a great way to kick this off. I’m excited about what this streak will hold as I head for two more 5ks in the next couple of weeks, as well as crossing 1,000 running miles soon. It’s an absolutely perfect way to end 2011.
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I'll be streaking with you!
(Except I started last weekend and will streak through Christmas day.) I've been doing a 10-minute run on my normal rest days. I walk a couple of miles on my non-run days anyway, so I'm just swapping some of the walking for 10 minutes of running. (10 minutes could be anywhere from a comfortable mile to a strenuous 1.3 for me.)
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I'll be streaking with you!
(Except I started last weekend and will streak through Christmas day.) I've been doing a 10-minute run on my normal rest days. I walk a couple of miles on my non-run days anyway, so I'm just swapping some of the walking for 10 minutes of running. (10 minutes could be anywhere from a comfortable mile to a strenuous 1.3 for me.)
My recent post Sleeping in and smelly internet
I'll be streaking with you!
(Except I started last weekend and will streak through Christmas day.) I've been doing a 10-minute run on my normal rest days. I walk a couple of miles on my non-run days anyway, so I'm just swapping some of the walking for 10 minutes of running. (10 minutes could be anywhere from a comfortable mile to a strenuous 1.3 for me.)
My recent post Sleeping in and smelly internet
Nice challenge!!
Hmmmm…I'm thinking about doing this which means I better get up quick, huh? It will definitely be a challenge with Tre's work schedule though. I've never done a streak before though and I sure would like to stay focused on running during a time that last year, I did NOT!! Still thinking…
You have 9 hours to decide!
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Well I got out there for 2. We'll see what happens
I saw the challenge and thought it was a great idea, a good way to keep people moving during a busy time of year.
I won't be doing it, but it'll be fun to watch and root you on while you do it.
I wish I'd read this a few hours earlier. I've already done yoga, gone for a walk, and done my weights workout today, so if I tried to run for a mile my in-laws would start asking if I had a problem! I've been running a mile or so on my non-running days to break in my Saucony's, and I think its another good way to burn a few extra calories this time of year!
Great challenge! Great pics!
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Good luck with the streak. It is a great idea.