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2013-12-06 11:22 AM
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One of the best things I did when starting my run streak was to break up my current weekly miles and distribute them throughout the week so I was running at least one mile every day at the same total weekly milage.  My long run took a hit but it was ok since I didn't have any major races on the horizon.  I've been working my long run back up now that my daily run is established.  Now, the daily mile is no big deal.

Have you noticed any significant difference since you began you streak? Awesome accomplishment!

Thank you! 

I had a metatarsal stress fracture at the beginning of the year.  I took about 10 weeks off running.  Since I've been back to running, I haven't done any (zippo, zilch) speed training.  My paces are almost back up to where they were pre-strees fracture.  I think the streaking is helping my body build durability back up.  I'm not sure what is going to happen when I add speed training back.  I imagine my race paces will get faster.




I've never done any sort of speed work. I got sick a couple weeks ago and ran a total of 5 miles in 4 days. Once my lungs finally cleared up, my automatic easy pace was magically 45-60 seconds/mile faster than before I got sick. I think the 4 light days in a row allowed me to clear out some accumulated fatigue. I have learned the importance of light days and cutback weeks.


2013-12-06 11:28 AM
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Ok--- I skipped Thursday I am now 5 out of 6. I'll figure out a day to make this up!
2013-12-06 7:34 PM
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Wind chill of 0 and falling.  This is going to be a tough one. 

 

2013-12-06 7:56 PM
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1.32 miles on my rest day!

2013-12-06 8:32 PM
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"Wind chill of 0 and falling. This is going to be a tough one. "

oooh, brr!!! That'd be a treadmill day for me!
2013-12-06 8:34 PM
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I got out today, day 13-1.15 miles. tomorrow will be colder, but not super cold. shouldn't be a problem.

2013-12-06 11:10 PM
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OK My challenge friends, need some clarification.

My daughter had her wisdom teeth out today and was a very pathetic girl. I spent the morning in the DR office and the rest of the day caring for my girl. I was not able to get my run in today so...

Can I do a "make up" run  tomorrow at 5:00 am(alarm already set)  and then do another run later in the day to stay on schedule

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Do I start my run count at day 1 again.

Regardless of your answer I will still do my morning run. This challenge and all of you have been such an inspiration 

2013-12-06 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by Trbilbao

OK My challenge friends, need some clarification.

My daughter had her wisdom teeth out today and was a very pathetic girl. I spent the morning in the DR office and the rest of the day caring for my girl. I was not able to get my run in today so...

Can I do a "make up" run  tomorrow at 5:00 am(alarm already set)  and then do another run later in the day to stay on schedule

OR

Do I start my run count at day 1 again.

Regardless of your answer I will still do my morning run. This challenge and all of you have been such an inspiration 




If you're posting from California, you still have almost 2.5 hours to get today's mile in.
2013-12-07 8:11 AM
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Originally posted by mrheathen
Originally posted by Trbilbao

OK My challenge friends, need some clarification.

My daughter had her wisdom teeth out today and was a very pathetic girl. I spent the morning in the DR office and the rest of the day caring for my girl. I was not able to get my run in today so...

Can I do a "make up" run  tomorrow at 5:00 am(alarm already set)  and then do another run later in the day to stay on schedule

OR

Do I start my run count at day 1 again.

Regardless of your answer I will still do my morning run. This challenge and all of you have been such an inspiration 

If you're posting from California, you still have almost 2.5 hours to get today's mile in.

Ahh had a few glasses of wine by 9:30 and was ready for bed. 

2013-12-07 8:13 AM
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Did my 5 am 1 and done before the sun came up. I'll get in another later today after my son's volleyball tournament.

 

2013-12-07 10:41 AM
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Day 9 for me was 1.1 miles in freezing cold rain. Gotta love that weather. I have an indoor triathlon this afternoon, so as long as I can run more than 1 mile in 20 minutes I should be good for today's mile


2013-12-07 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by Trbilbao

OK My challenge friends, need some clarification.

My daughter had her wisdom teeth out today and was a very pathetic girl. I spent the morning in the DR office and the rest of the day caring for my girl. I was not able to get my run in today so...

Can I do a "make up" run  tomorrow at 5:00 am(alarm already set)  and then do another run later in the day to stay on schedule

OR

Do I start my run count at day 1 again.

Regardless of your answer I will still do my morning run. This challenge and all of you have been such an inspiration 




Stuff happens. The intent of the challenge was to try and get that mile no matter what when you had planned things like an xmas party or something. Having a sick kid can totally turn the tides. My wife is a teacher and had an event last night that she thought she'd be home around 6. Turns out she didn't get home until 10 so I had to do my mile after I'm usually in bed. I think if you do two runs today you'll be fine
2013-12-07 3:20 PM
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I've been out of town working and getting back in. I did run every day while gone and even 1 day did a souble to make up for the Thanksgiving day I missed due to not knowing about the challenge. I got 10 miles in today. It was a hot, hilly, humid course. ya'll keep running!
2013-12-07 3:40 PM
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1.34 mile run (after 800 meter swim set) Day 14
2013-12-07 10:11 PM
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Got another 1.5 in today with my favorite running buddies - my dog and my husband. Don't read anything into the order of how I mentioned them ( chuckle, chuckle) 

2013-12-07 11:57 PM
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1.33 miles tonight.  I have a cold.......

2013-12-08 9:09 AM
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Day 17: 6.05 mi and it's chillllllyy

2013-12-08 11:19 AM
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I'm in!  Most of my miles are walking since I had foot surgery a couple months ago, but I've done a mile each day since Thanksgiving. 

2013-12-08 11:57 AM
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I'm coming into this a little late, but I'm in, too. I live where the weather is nothing like some of ya'll have been having, so I have no excuses. lol
2013-12-08 12:38 PM
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Did 2.7 miles in 20 minutes during my indoor tri yesterday. Going out in a few for a nice slow, long run while my wife is grading papers (high school spanish teacher) and watching a Lifetime movie.
2013-12-08 12:45 PM
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5 miles before the snow started.


2013-12-08 3:34 PM
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3.2 today after finishing my Christmas cards. 

2013-12-08 5:20 PM
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Day 15-4.15 miles today!
2013-12-08 6:19 PM
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Originally posted by el penguino Day 15-4.15 miles today!

Nice run.

Yesterday I ran a 10k in the coldest weather I have ever run in.  Did another 6 today.  It was about 30 degrees but felt downright balmy after yesterday.

2013-12-08 6:38 PM
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After lifting session, ran...and frankly, had it not been for this 'challenge' I might have opted out. lol

Distance: 3.15 miles
Time: 31:12 minutes

Good running, everyone!
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