Well, we've been here before. 365 days (and counting) of running every day. The first time I did it was in November 2018. And that time I kept going for another (almost) five years. This time feels different, but before I explain why, let's first look at how the last year has gone. Why I … Continue reading Running Streak, Take Two
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Quick Changes
Not all runners prioritize pace or times or personal bests. Or anything like that. And that's fine. But I do. I can still have fun and enjoy an experience if I don't get the time I was training for, but having felt the highs of enjoying a race AND finishing in a time that I … Continue reading Quick Changes
2024: What Running Taught Me
Where to begin? Well, I guess right at the beginning makes the most sense. After finishing 2023 by ending my streak and beginning to get back to 100% after my kidney stone, I had my eyes set on a half marathon that I had looked at for several years - the Rock 'n' Roll Las … Continue reading 2024: What Running Taught Me
Lessons of A 2,153 Day Running Streak
Over the course of my running streak, I ran 2,153 consecutive days for a total of 11,260 miles (18,121 kms) or about 5.25 miles (8.45km) per day. During that time, I learned a lot - both about running and about myself. Now that my running streak is over though, I've taken the opportunity to look … Continue reading Lessons of A 2,153 Day Running Streak
When the Good Outweighs the Bad: Highs and Lows of Almost 6 Years of Running Every Day
Running every day for almost 6 years provided me with a lot of opportunities for highlights and lowlights. But to be honest, the vast majority of the days were just a simple run around my neighborhood in the early morning. Usually done before 8am, showered and starting work shortly after. The routine nature of so … Continue reading When the Good Outweighs the Bad: Highs and Lows of Almost 6 Years of Running Every Day
Unexpectedly Expected
This is how it had to end. Or at least something like this. A routine Monday morning run. A normal way to start off the week. A 5-6 mile run followed by a shower and some coffee while starting work for the day. Only this Monday morning would be different. It all started out according … Continue reading Unexpectedly Expected
2,000 Days to Remember
Over the course of my running streak, I have intentionally not made too big of a deal about any 'milestone' days. Not because I didn't notice those days, but just because I wanted to treat them like any other day. Actually, I don't think I told too many people outside of my family that I … Continue reading 2,000 Days to Remember
Goals Not Resolutions
With a new year underway, it's time to start working towards new goals. Or continue in pursuit of old ones. Every year, I have goals that I write down and clearly define so that I can track my progress towards achieving them throughout the year. I like to call them goals, not resolutions. The reason … Continue reading Goals Not Resolutions
Year Five: Complete
At the end of November, I completed my fifth year of running at least one mile every day. Since I have started this blog, I have shared a lot of the different experiences that I have had while on this running streak. Of course, I've had both positive (click here for a reminder) and negative … Continue reading Year Five: Complete
Where The Heck Have I Been?
So, it's been a while since I posted anything and I am sure you have been wondering what I have been up to. Okay, okay - only one of those two things is probably true. I think it's safe to say that two of my favorite things to do are run and travel. And when … Continue reading Where The Heck Have I Been?
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