Run Every Day January 2019 MIND

I have struggled as I had a stomach bug for four days (I have Crohn's disease). My class have now shared their cold germs so I am fighting though that too. Just hoping to get a walk in today then back to running tomorrow. I have passed the 60 mile mark though which I am pleased with.

I'm up to 121 km so well past my 100km target. I'm not running today 3 big (for me ) runs Thursday, Friday Saturday my legs need a rest plus I've had a long walk. I've realised going forwards that actually I can run 6 consecutive days quite happily but Sunday just doesn't work with football, rugby & cricket activities so will make this my rest day and keep up the others.
Some amazing distances on here well done everyone

Amazing distance fate well done.
Well done AuntieStella I’m not quite there but only a few miles behind you. I didn’t set out to get to 100 miles but it now feels achievable.
4 days to go. We are on the home straight everyone

Another day ticked off, and my 100 mile target reached. A good way to start a Sunday

Wow fate running machine indeed!!

My distances are a country mile from those, that said I think I'm heading for most ever Km in a month! It should be just over 80km/50 miles!

I'm going to try to increase my "rest day" 1km to 1mile.

I did a wine accompanied treadmill 1k on Friday. 5k yesterday. Today was supposed to be a row plus a short run but I'm sat outside the rowing club at the moment on my own almighty have to rethink that

I love the term 'slug run' (hadn't heard it before, so many thanks to TriSkiRun for that!)

I did a part sandwich Parkrun today (ran there but cadged a lift back).

Wow fate your a running machine!

ParkRun +1km today with my youngest DD so it was a bit walk/run but she did it even with a bit of headwind on the rtn leg. I’m aiming for 100km this month which after a week of virus I’ll be really pleased to hit. At 85km so far.

25km long run today takes my monthly distance to 300km.

Now aiming for 200 miles, 322km.

I’m still on track and hopefully got over my blip. I think the weather and darkness doesn’t help. Trying to fit in more shorter runs means I’m quite constrained to where I run so it can get a bit samey.
Went this morning and really enjoyed it once I got going, though first run in ages where I got really warm and had to take layers off.
Got my January total up to 86 miles. Don’t want to get too excited about potentially making 100 so going to focus on getting to 90 then see

Slug run this morning after school drop off dragged my weary legs of lead around a 5k before work. It was warm and felt like lack of oxygen in the air?! After Wednesdays fastest 5miler this felt horrid but ✅ I’m done for today

A tough 5km last night I too was suffering wit fatigue/lack of enthusiasm but better today and managed another 5km and had a good stretch out at my Pilates class afterwards. Aiming for a long one tomorrow if the ice holds off & I get an early night...

I've still got an unbroken streak! Most of the runs this week were little trots round the park. But one was a proper club hill training session. Ouch!

IRun4Me - I wonder if it's the weather? I was tired/unmotivated today too (though fine once I'd dragged myself out of the door and started moving). I'm heading off for an early night soon

Today was my first day when I really didn’t want to do it. But I made myself and once out it was fine and I enjoyed it.
But I’ve had a few rubbish nights sleep and am feeling exhausted.

3k tues
1k wed
2x 1k fast today

I definitely think doing even just a little bit each day is having a positive impact.

Could only face a quick 15 minutes around the block last night as it started sleeting whilst I was out. Going with a friend tonight aiming for minimum 5km.

Lunch time 9k run squeezed into 59mins beautiful cold blue sky day lovely running. Back to work now!

Still on track.
I’m not going to continue every day once I get in to February. I don’t regret doing it and enjoy getting out there but it is hard work fitting it in and other things are dropping off. I plan to go 3 or 4 times a week but build up my longer runs. On the other days I want to get back in to other activities such as long dog walks, cycling and spending time digging the allotment!!

I’m so impressed with my achievement so far and hope that by dropping off some days I don’t lose my momentum or make excuses not to go as I don’t actually ‘have to’.

Nothing today as I did a 13 hour day at work (parents evening. Ooof!) and am dead on my feet.

Going to try a short run with the buggy tomorrow though. Suspect I will hate not having my arms free, anyone got any tips?

Just a 30min walk today, plus school run walk and maybe a swim later for me. Legs still sore from Sat and had a nasty cramp in my calf (a first for a year+) this morning. Was abit scary as really painful, luckily I was at home. It feels really bruised now, so I didn’t run this morning as avoiding injury is my No1 motto after several bouts last year.

DD has chicken pox so my day time runs are out the window. DH works late and I don’t like running in the dark alone. I need some alternatives!

You've both hit the nail on the head with the "non negotiable" aspect. Some of my rest day 1k jaunts have been post 10pm because it MUST be done. I need to carry that mentality forward info Feb

BrassicaBabe, I usually run every day. I don't beat myself up if I can't run some days (I missed 6 days of running between Apr-dec 2018).

Aside from January though, when I'm pushing my milage much higher than normally for the sake of personal challenge, I'm not usually concerned about distance. As long as I run, I don't care what my distance or pace is.

Exactly as Mymadworld said, it helps when you make running non negotiable. I'm always happy I've done a run when finished. So the non negotiable aspect removes the perceived option of saying "fuck it" and not bothering on days you're feeling lethargic. Indeed it's often the days when I'd like to say "fuck it I'm not going" that I feel I most benefit from the run.

I set myself a minimum of 5km, but that's just me. So on easy days (when others would be having a rest day and not running), I will just do a slow paced 5km.

Then if I'm feeling more motivated, or rushed and want to get the run out of the way, it'll be a fast paced 5km run. Or on days I'm feeling good, I'll do a longer run (usually depending on how much time I have).

I love running every day. It's part of my daily routine now. Just like taking the dog out and brushing my teeth; something I don't have to do every day but I know will make me feel better if I do them daily.

@BrassicaBabe I too have been thinking ahead and whilst I don't necessarily want to run every single day, it has been easier making it non negotiable (IYSWIM) and shown me that you don't need that many rest days if you're not doing mega mileage .

I think I will drop my short run on a Thursday as I go to a runner’s Pilates class anyway that night and drop to just 1 weekend run (Friday is long run day). I usually do parkrun but if for whatever reason I don't there's always Sunday to get one in and take the pressure off on really busy weekends. 5 days a week is still 2 more than I used to do and should make a big difference.

Mymad hooray for the PB!

Anyone thinking forward to February? I think I'm finding the running every day to be a good habit. Even though my 1ks are nothing to write home about they make the other 3-10Ks easier to get out and do if that makes sense? On the flip side I don't want running everyday to become like a prison or like not stepping on the pavement cracks with everything a little OCD.

Well done everyone for clocking up those impressive days and miles. Hope the poorly ones are resting and will soon be back with us (a few missed days is fine - it is so hard to do everyday when life gets in the way).
I’m still going. Though I am now counting down - 10 days to go.
Also coming down with a cold, I have asthma so am prone to it going to my chest easily. I’m hoping it is a nothing but think I’ll do a couple of gentle days so as not to overdo it.
We are nearly there