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July 2, 2019

What I Learned Doing a 50 Day Run Streak

I set out to run every day for 50 days and yesterday I met that goal. I have started a couple run streaks before, often coming back from injury to reestablish a run base but this is the longest streak I have ever done.

I finished up the last day with a celebratory run with both Cannon and Emerald. I pushed Emmy in the stroller and Cannon ran much of it with me.

These two are so much of my reason for running. Running is my break and escape from all of the rigors of motherhood, something I do that is for me. But it’s also something I do hoping to show these babies that you can chase your dreams, work hard and do some really cool things.

Some of the things I learned from a 50 day run streak are:

  • Setting my own rules made the streak possible. I wanted to be sure not to get injured or burned out so I set the bar low. To count for the streak I had to travel at lest 1 mile on foot. If that meant some walking or a family hike with some jogging to me that was fine. Some set their bar higher but this worked for me.
  • It was really hard some days and I didn’t want to run at 9pm when I was tired and had other things to do. But I did it for the streak and I was always proud when I did.
  • It really did set up good running habits. It is much easier to get out the door early in the morning when I have done it so many other mornings. All of my gear was easy to find and accessible since I was using it all so often.
  • 50 days really didn’t feel that long. After the first couple weeks the habit of running everyday became easier.
  • Active Recovery is a great way to avoid injury. Often when people are negative about run streaks injury is a main reason and I totally respect that. For me active recovery helped keep me moving and healthy for the 50 days.

Some days were glorious sunny runs on trails

Or chasing the sunrise in my neighborhood.

And a few were on the basement treadmill, late at night just getting it done.

The biggest surprise was that a 50 day run streak is addicting. I thought I would be done after 50 days. I thought I would be proud to have done what I set out to do and ready for some rest and to move on. But I am not, I am excited to keep the streak going for another 50 days and from there we shall see…..

Happy Running

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July 1, 2019

July Goals + 50 Day Run Streak –> 100 Day Run Streak

Well it’s officially done, my 50 day run-streak ends today. I will talk more about what I learned by running every day for 50 days later this week but for now I know that I want to keep it going!

In June I ran 162 miles, in July my goal is to run 200.

After checking the calendar I realized that Cannon’s first day of school is exactly 50 days from today. It is blowing my mind that it is that close. I am a little heart broken that this time at home with him is ending so soon and that he is growing up sooooo fast. Cannon doesn’t have to go to three year old preschool so I sometimes question myself if I really want to send him. But I think he will love it and thrive going to school with friends. It’s only three hours a day four days a week so I will still get time to hang out and have adventures with him.

Given that I have 50 more days until school starts I decided it would be fun to keep the run streak going and add a few things on as well.

For the the next 50 days I will do the following every day:

  • Run every day (at least one mile)
  • Drink 100oz of water – Really want to focus on hydration during the summer
  • Write – I want to blog every day to really build on the habit and share the day to day balance of motherhood, work and ultra marathon training.
  • 10 minutes of core work – because two kids in less than two years.
  • Meditate

The last one, meditating is a new one for me, but it’s something that I am trying to help me focus on all the things I have to be grateful for, keep my thoughts in check and spend time focusing on my thoghts.

So here we go, from today through August 20th the plan is to do all five of these things everyday.


Have you ever done a streak?

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February 12, 2019

A 50 Day Run Streak

I am so excited to really start training again for a big goal race. I had a great time training and running the Arches Ultra Half Marathon back in January and after a few weeks of just running whatever, I am ready to be back on a plan training for something big and scary.

Back in January I attempted a a month long run streak, I did miss a couple days so I am hoping to really hit 100% of my goal this time. I am shooting for 50 days this time because I wanted a push goal and it fell in line with returning from vacation that 50 days would get me to the end of March.

Beating the winter running blues

I read a great article in No Meat Athlete about what he gained from a 50 day run streak and how it worked for him. He talked a bit about how the streak really helped with his lacking motivation. I feel really excited about training right now but sometimes the cold dark mornings are difficult and getting through February and March will lead to better running weather.

50 Lessons Learned from a 50-Day Run Streak

So the streak started Saturday with a fun 3.25 mile run with the entire family outside (cue angles singing). It has been so cold, dark and icy so it is time to really make friends with the treadmill.

So here we go, 50 day run streak to kick off my 50 mile ultra training – more coming on that soon!

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What helps you get through winter running?

Ever done a run streak?

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August 1, 2018

August Run Streak

Well hello August!

Running, sunrise, trail

So much is going on this August, so much change, and so much to throw me out of my routine (on which I thrive). To help me stay committed to my health and fitness goals I have decided to do a run streak for the month of August. With a bunch of travel and heading back to work it would be so easy to let exercise slip off the priority list, having the extra motivation of keeping a running streak alive will help a bit.

Run, Running, trail running, trail, sunrise

I have done short run streaks in the past and they have been helpful to get back into go habits with running. I specifically decided to go with a running streak because I won’t have access to my usual spin classes while traveling for two weeks but I can take my running shoes with me.

I know some people don’t like the idea of run streaks because they can promote unhealthy habits or push people to develop injuries. I feel comfortable with doing a streak now for a few reasons:

  • A month is not that long of a time
  • I am not brand new to running, I have had some time to come back to running after giving birth and have ran a lot in the past.
  • I am not requiring much to keep the streak alive, just 10 minutes or a mile counts and walking is allowed

I will be posting about my daily runs on instagram and Strava if you want to follow along. Ever tried a run streak? How long did you streak for?

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October 31, 2017

30 Day Run Streak

I will admit that ever since breaking my toe in July my running has been in a bit of a slump. My toe healed up just fine and I have been able to run pain free for a while now. But still my running has been inconsistent and unenthusiastic.

stroller running, trail run

The days are getting shorter and the temps are dropping but fall is my favorite time to run.

Sunday morning shuffle #run

When I have wanted to get back to consistent running in the past I have done a 30 day run streak to help kick start my habit. A 30 day run streak works for me because it reinforces the habit of running everyday and helps reignite my love of running.

So I plan to run everyday in November and I am pretty excited about it.
The “rules” for my run streak are pretty forgiving as I don’t want to risk injury or burn out. There is no minimum time or distance and walk breaks are definitely allowed. Treadmills are also allowed and will definitely be used. The idea is not to rack up epic milage but to just get moving every day and reset the habit.
What helps you get back into running after a slump?

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