I've been in Cornwall for a week with my gorgeous mum and sisters who live there. I've ran every day and clocked up 40 miles which is more than I've done over a week for a while. I wanted to share what I have learnt so far about daily running.....
It's only now after 3 years that I feel my body is ready
I used to hate stretching but I've learnt it's medicine and like daily food to keep you going
Some days I have felt tired, but after a good stretch I run and I feel fine. A lot is mental I think
Epsom salts work... I mean really they do...especially as I lay in the bath and watch stuff on my iPad which is great relaxation too
Running on the beach everyday has been jolly hard as there are so many sections where the sand has a 4 inch give but I've learnt how to go slow to keep my Achilles and muscles intact and by varying how I run
I love the adventure... Each day brings something new and different... Today I saw Dolphins
Back to work tomorrow but I feel revived... From time with my gorgeous family and my running
What do you guys think about daily running, I'd love to know your thoughts...
Happy Panthering
Juicyju
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yes daily running will improve your stamina..The great Ron Hill (Marathon runner in the 60,s and 70,s) Ran every day from December 1964 to 2014 and never missed a day... incredible really! Keep it up!!
Daily running is probably what we were made for. The hunters and gatherers had to run until they found something, or starve. They couldn't have a routine of every other day. But I think you have to be strong to do it (and you obviously are!) and if you're not ready for it you can probably burn out. On the other hand we walk every day, so why shouldn't it be possible to run?
That's exactly what I thought.... But it's only now I do feel able to do it. I do very short slow runs i between longer or faster ones and that seems to work. But it feels so right too.
Lovely picture jj - a great advert for all the running you do! Love the idea of daily running, but as you pointed out, I think you have to be pretty experienced to do it. Not something for me at the moment but do love the idea of a short slow run on the "off days"!
People do. Haruki Murakami for one, and he does ultramarathons. (Also writes rather weird books though...) Wonderful to make the most of a holiday and a lovely running location anyway.
I reckon that it is more sustainable when you're not pounding pavements... and I know you avoid doing loads of that.
I doubt paleo types went running every day, day in day out. But they probably had periods when they did.
What a photo... you look amazing! So happy and relaxed! I have rest days when I would really like to run.. especially if they are sunny and bright...but am sensible? and don't!
Last night we walked intro the next village to have dinner with friends and I really, really wanted to jog there!!! Decided against it.. held hands with husband and walked
JJ - Have you gotten a bit younger lately???? -- and can I recommend NOT to use an Ipad in the bath!!! It is definitely one of those "it seemed like a good idea at the time" situations. !!
Lovely photo juicyju! Ive never tried running very often without a rest day but may well try it soon. I have lovely memories of cornwall, being at college in Plymouth we weren't far away (long time ago!) And its where i had my last family holiday with my mum and my ruffdog in 2010 so will always hold special memories 😊
Love the idea of running every day. Not yet, but might plan a 30 day run streak of a daily mile, January 2017 perhaps. Shorter distance would b a bit limiting though
That is a great picture, you look so relaxed and fit. At the moment I need rest days, but I do like JoolieB1 idea of a 30 day 1 mile challenge. I'm currently doing a 30 day fitness program with my daughter, 100 knee ups and 75 Russian Twists last night. I have a short attention span so 30 day challenges are a good starting point for me.
As others have said....what a super photo! Running on the beach sounds hard work to me! Still early days for me so I certainly need rest days, although sometimes do a spontaneous short jog when walking the dog on rest days! (just can't resist it!)
I'm also loving this pic, you can really feel the joy. I hope to be able to say I've been running 3 years soon. I'm halfway there already... And running everyday sounds good if you have learned to thoroughly listen to your body. So much wisdom juicyju - esp re the importance of relaxation and stretching as medicine! Did anyone watch that 'who do you think you are' (Paul Hollywood) about the Scottish mailman who ran across Scotland everyday for his job? That made me think - either some people are just built that way - or maybe we could all do that, if we just chose too...
Ooooh cooooooeeeee, I am loving your holiday! 😀 Sounds fabness personified! Sun, sea, sand and running. What more could a gal want 😊
I can't run every day. I can just about do 4 days a week if I'm forced but I would rather do 3 and stay well. Having said that i'm laid up with a calf tweak! Tsk
I would find running everyday just knackering, on top of everything else that is physically tiring. Mind you I am getting on 😊
I have a cozzie similar to that but mine has go faster stripes. It's a Zoggs and I got it when I got rid of the lard ☺
I read in the bath, sometimes on my tablet too😕 I perch it on the side, carefully
Thankyou... and thats my running gear. I took my trainers off at the end and ran in the sea!!!!!! Its a Nike vest and a running skort from Howies... its sooo comfy
it is hard, and good plan, it makes it manageable and the miles clock up...
It obviously suits you juicy you are looking great 😊
I did a week over Christmas to new year and didnt suffer any side effects , I was only doing 4-5 k each day, at the time it really helped me find my mojo again
Have been considering adding another run each week but havent got round to it , maybe after my 10k later this month will review ☺
The beach looks wonderful ,seaside envy here from land locked cambs .
Wish I had only attempted 2k at 8.30 this morning. Waaaayyyy too hot and muggy. Not nice. Gave up after 4.5 and downed about a gallon of water! Note to self: next time you're awake at 3.30 am and it's light, just pull on your kit and go out for a run instead of wandering round the house being cross.
great photo and you like quite happy, glad to see your daily running is doing you a world of good and making you run faster and longer. I am personally finding it hard to do a weekly run at the moment
Is this post marathon do you think? It is hard. I really struggled after Paris and then had an injury through the summer. I learnt alot from that time so I was mentsally prepared this time round and I had a plan to deal with it ( not book any more marathons and just go for the enjoyment etc). Running every day really helps too.... I hope you get the love back soon.... or the time ( as I know life gets in the way)
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Decided against it.. held hands with husband and walked 
Out of the running...?
Tips needed for slow running
My colleague showed me a lovely running route in the City! Feeling so blessed! 
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