About six weeks ago I read an article in the New York Times about a growing trend in streaking. No, not the "running naked through campus" streaking, but a goal oriented type of streaking. This group was from the United States Running Streak Association ( www.runeveryday.com ) and their goal is very basic.... run every day. Yep that is it. Run every day.
It does sound pretty simple. Running is very simple. All you need is a good pair of shoes. Well, I decided to take this on as a personal challenge. Yep..I'm running every day. I used to run about 3 days a week for about 2.5 - 3 miles. The USRSA requires you to run at least one mile each day. About every 3 days I only run one mile, but most other days I run 2-2.5 miles.
I started running on May 23, 2011. I have a couple of routes in my neighborhood that I take. I've gone to the Y to run on rainy days. I even ran every day on vacation. I ran when I didn't feel like running. I ran through a terrible hangover. I ran in 95 degree heat. I ran and ran and ran.
Today marked my 1st goal of running every day for an entire month. Today I woke up with a double ear infection, a sinus infection, a respiratory infection, and an incredible headache. Today I had to run. I had to meet my goal. I woke up at 615am and slowly put on my running gear. I carefully stepped outside with the sun coming up and barely made it to the end of the driveway with my head spinning and throbbing. I had to pace back and forth for a few minutes to muster up the strength to run one mile. I kept telling myself, "Once this is over you will feel so much better! Once this is over you will feel so much better!" Once it was over I felt like I was going to die. I crawled up the steps then laid myself out on the living room floor. I stayed very still. Tod came in and nudged me to see if I was still alive. Barely. But....I did it. I ran every day for an entire month. It may not seem like much, but for a non-runner like myself this is quite an accomplishment.
Ask me what I will be doing tomorrow at 615am. Running.
10 comments:
"Doesn't sound like much"! Are you kidding me? That's freakin' amazing!! So proud of you. You've got to be proud of you, too, huh?
....and I thought the crabbers on the Berring Sea were amazing!?!
((((Kat)))) now THAT is commitment! I'm proud of you too!
Feel better!
Wooooo-hoooo! That is quite the accomplishment Kat! Seriously awesome!
It's really too bad you couldn't celebrate and got slapped in the face with those darn infections. I hope you get better soon!
How's it going today? Any better, Sweetie?
That's so cool!! I'm so impressed you did it every day for a month! I love running outside in the early morning this time of year- it's amazing. I ran Tuesday morning, just becasue it was the longest day of the year and I wanted to make sure I made the most of the extra sunlight.
You're such a wonderful inspiration!! In both action and spirit. I'll have to try it. Is there a minimum you have to run for those days you have NO energy? I can't imagine doing it being as sick as you were. Good for you and Congratulations!!
YOU ROCK!!!!! WTG Girl! Keep it up!
Wow, I'm very impressed!!! GREAT JOB! I hate running but have for some reason always wished I was a runner. Maybe if I had the mental strength to force myself to do it...I'm really proud of you! BTW, I saw you at the library on Saturday and you looked great. Called your name but not loud enough (you know, a library voice). Anyway, great job!
i realize i'm several weeks late in posting a comment but... that's AWESOME!
congrats, kat!
Kat I know you are really busy, but would love some DC details. You guys are making the most of this summer. Wow!
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