So I did it! 36 days of running everyday. The shortest mileage I did was a 1.6 mile loop close to the house and I probably did that 1 time per week. My longest was 8-9 miles and I think I did that also about once a week. My weekly mileage increased every week from when I started and overall I ran over 140 miles. For some that doesn't sound like much but for me that is a lot. Whoever told me that I would have sore spots was right... until I had my first rest day yesterday. I think they are just phantom aches and pains. I did not race on the last day. I don't know if I should have or not but I mentally wasn't up for it. A friend that did the streak with me did the race and had a killer time...so I'm thinking we are stronger than we were.
My next race is the Yeti Chase 10K so I guess I'll find out then if I'm stronger or not. I'm headed to warmer climates tomorrow...and I'm so excited to run at sea level again. I'm not saying I'll start another streak, but perhaps an every other day deal. I'm happy to not have the pressure on me to run but I'm sad that I missed a day now. Funny how this runners brain works.
By the way... I wish I was as big of a deal as that couple that ran a marathon everyday in 2013 ... those people are crazy... And I complained about a measly 36 days.
Oh by the way, Christmas was good. My kids were super excited with what Santa brought them and it was nice to spend some family time together. I did however, get the day bug and ended up staying home on Christmas night. New Years was fun also. It was great to hang out with some friends we hadn't seen in awhile.
Well done on your streak!
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