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celebrating one year of run-streaking

June 1, 2022      13 Comments

Three hundred sixty five days ago, I started run-streaking with a group called “Streaking With The COOL Kids.” It was supposed to be for the month of June, in honor of Global Running Day, and I figured that I could definitely manage to run, walk, or jog one purposeful mile per day for 30 days. One month become two and two became three, and I decided to see how far I could go.

How Did My Run-Streaking Start?

I had seen the @StreakingWithTheCOOLKids hashtag on Instagram, but I was pretty sure I would never really get myself involved in an actual 30 day streak. However, it occurred to me that while I don’t run every day, I do walk every day I’m not running. Suddenly, a crazy idea became not so crazy. With my subpar ankle, daily movement is pretty necessary, and I liked the idea of having a quantitative goal.

What Was The Easiest Part Of The Streak?

Since I broke my ankle, my body needs movement to keep from stiffening up or aching. Coordinating that need with a run-streaking initiative just made sense.

What Was The Most Challenging Part Of The Streak?

To be honest, one daily mile wasn’t a huge change to my schedule. It was hard when the weather was bad, or when I wasn’t feeling great, but I could put it off until later in the day or walk the pugs (they can do a mile if conditions are mild) so it wasn’t that big of a deal. I found vacation and travel days to be the most difficult. Vacations meant getting up super early so I could walk or run before departing on a trip or before the family woke up to explore for the day.

Summer camp with the Scouts was tricky, too – there was plenty of space to walk, but I had to find the time to make it work.

What Was Gained From Run-Streaking?

Over the course of 365 days, I logged 1,813 miles. That’s a pretty solid number. I also found myself dedicated to hitting at least one mile a day. This was a fantastic habit and I really appreciated having something to work towards, even on days when I wasn’t feeling super motivated. I confess that I didn’t make much use of the Facebook group geared towards the run streakers, but that’s ok. It didn’t negatively impact my streak.

Will The Streak Continue?

Jen (@PinkCupcakeGirl), the founder of this particular run-streaking movement, has bowed out after eight years of streaks. That’s a pretty impressive legacy, and I was sad to see things come to an end. Then three more runners, Kristin, Stephany, and Kait, stepped up and said they would take over, so… I guess I’m back in. At least for the month of June. If I can make it through summer, then we might be on for a second year.

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  1. Deborah Brooks says

    June 1, 2022 at 4:42 am

    Impressive streak! Good for you for setting goals and sticking to them. I love the idea of daily movement. Happy global running day

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    • runswithpugs says

      June 3, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      To you too!

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  2. Catrina says

    June 1, 2022 at 6:32 am

    Well done, Jen! I can see you easily doing this for another year. In fact, you might break PinkCupcakeGirl’s 8-year streak!
    One mile a day is very doable, although some situations can be challenging as you describe.

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    • runswithpugs says

      June 3, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      Ok, 8 years is a lot! But it’s a goal!

      Reply
  3. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    June 1, 2022 at 8:49 am

    Congrats on making to to 1 year! I always feel better when I get outside for some movement, but like you said sometimes it can be hard to find the time.

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    • runswithpugs says

      June 3, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      It means getting up early every. single. morning. And that’s no fun.

      Reply
  4. Jenny says

    June 1, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    I somehow didn’t realize you were on a streak, but looking back it does make sense. i remember you getting those walks in at boy scout camp! Nice job- a year is impressive. Funny how you initially thought you couldn’t do 30 days, and here you are starting on your second year. I’m sure your ankle is happy!

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    • runswithpugs says

      June 3, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      LOL! Yes. I was kind of quiet about it, just because I didn’t think it would be a winner, but here we are. My ankle is just never happy, but it’s happier than doing nothing.

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  5. Wendy says

    June 2, 2022 at 11:28 am

    Congrats on your streak! You racked up some big miles! I don’t think I could maintain a streak–I don’t have the desire, which I guess is the most important thing, lol

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    • runswithpugs says

      June 3, 2022 at 1:54 pm

      The walking helps, and worst case scenario, I can just walk the dogs and that will get my mile. And yes, desire definitely helps.

      Reply
  6. Chocolaterunsjudy says

    June 2, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    It can’t be easy to get out there in the Summer in FL so great job! It’s very rare that I don’t walk outside, but it happens & I’m ok with that.

    Looking forward to see what happens for you going forward!
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    • runswithpugs says

      June 3, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      It’s awful. We are used to it, but it sucks.

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  7. Darlene Cardillo says

    June 3, 2022 at 4:08 pm

    Congrats.

    It’s great that you can substitute walks for runs.

    I probably run or walk everyday but I couldn’t want to commit to it.

    I do agree, my ankle feel better than I do something everyday.

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