No, no, no...not that kind of streaking!
I've decided to do a running streak. Why, you ask...why not? The official definition of a running streak as defined by the Streak Runners International, Inc (SRI) and United States Running Streak Association, Inc (USRSA) is to "Run at least 1 continuous mile within each calendar day under one's own body power without the utilization of any type of health or mechanical aid other than prosthetic devices." The run can be done on the road, track, or treadmill. Running in the water does not count.
So the question is, how many days should I commit to? Well, in order for your streak to be recognized by the SRI and USRSA, your streak has to have reached at least one year. Now, I don't know about you, but the thought of committing to 365 days is a bit overwhelming and slightly discouraging. I am more of a commit to small goals in order to reach the ultimate large goal. So, I have decided to start with 50 days. I will start my running streak on Sunday, June 15. I didn't want to wait till July 1st to start this and my OCD will not allow me to start at any random day of the month so mid month it is :). Starting June 15th, I commit to running at least one mile everyday. Rain, shine, cold, hot, wind or no wind, I will run. I will run while on vacation, I will run if I'm sick (which I hope not to be during this process). I will run no matter how busy of a day I have. I will make time to run at least one mile a day. Hope you will check back every so often to see how I am doing. I will also document and post pictures on my instagram (runchelrun) page so follow me and join me on this journey.
If you are currently doing a running streak or have done one in the past, I would love some feedback and advice. Thanks and Happy Running!!!
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