I didn’t intend to establish a running streak. What began as training for a half-marathon turned into 114 straight days of running. Along the way, I learned that it’s always possible to make time for running. Despite being the mother of four with a full-time job, I could still fit in a daily run. I also learned the importance of other training to avoid injury. In addition to running, I hiked, biked, and performed squats and lunges for strength. Another discovery was the importance of sleep and diet, and of warm ups before runs and stretches after. I learned that goal-setting was great for motivation and that running relieved my stress. And then I learned when to stop (for me, when I came down with a fever).
Key Takeaways:
- Despite being a mother of four with a full-time job, I still found the time to run.
- Cross training and strength training can reduce the risk of running injuries.
- Make sure to eat well, get enough sleep, and warm up before your runs.
“In the middle of July, it occurred to me that I had been running every day for a while now. I counted up my consecutive days running and found I was at 27 days of an accidental running streak.”
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