Daily Running
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So I'm experimenting with daily running. I have to say, I LOVE it! The shortest run was two miles, the longest was the 10k race last weekend. Yesterday was 15 days in a row running. I feel great. I thought I would be sore, but not yet! Granted, most all of my runs are very easy, and as I said there were a couple short ones, which I'm guessing worked similarly to days off.
So I'm experimenting with daily running. I have to say, I LOVE it! The shortest run was two miles, the longest was the 10k race last weekend. Yesterday was 15 days in a row running. I feel great. I thought I would be sore, but not yet! Granted, most all of my runs are very easy, and as I said there were a couple short ones, which I'm guessing worked similarly to days off.
Daily running is a terrific motivator! There have been several days over the last two weeks, which I normally would have blown off running. Sunday is a prime example, it was 5 PM and I had a great race the day before. My arms were covered in poison ivy rashes. It was raining. Seriously, Excuse City! I would have skipped this run, except I didn't want to blow my daily running streak! So I got dressed, got out the door and ran.
I have no goals or expectations for how long I will do this. I would like to do it for as long as I can. When the streak gets broken, I want to start again and beat it. What do you think? How long can I do it? 
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My only advice would be not to get too hung up on running everyday. If you have a niggle or feel too tired then rest. Rest is equally important as exercise as it's during the recovery that your body rebuilds and becomes stronger.
Posted by Ed Lee At 10:51:33 On 16/06/2009 | - Website - |
I have been assessing as much as possible to be sure I don't push it too far. I'm feeling fine, so far the streak has pushed me past mental blocks, I tend to be conservative and listen to the physical blocks.
Posted by Kathy Brown At 10:58:42 On 16/06/2009 | - Website - |
I've been thinking about starting the same idea myself.
Posted by John James At 15:20:05 On 18/06/2009 | - Website - |
Posted by Kathy Brown At 07:09:48 On 19/06/2009 | - Website - |