Streaking, what's the verdict?

[Berksrover]

Just completed my first 7 day streak, not overdone it on anyone day, ranged from c. 4-6k each day, still feel ok, body not aching too much, got another 10 days away with work, do I keep it going? Anybody else doing something similar?

[Nita49 Graduate]

I'm not running naked! 😁😅

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Nita49]

Haha, I thought that too when I read it 🤣🤣

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Shelley2310]

Me too ! Sounds more of a summer project 😄

[Stoozie Graduate]

I'd like to try it, but am hampered by the advice that you need to be an established runner (have heard both 6m plus or 1 year plus) to run on consecutive days.

So I thought I'd wait til I've been running 6 months and give it a go.

Otherwise I'd have signed up to RED as I like the idea

Good luck!

[mountaindreamer Graduate]

Good luck if you feel it works for you Steve. 😊❤️

I have to admit I don’t personally get the point when there seems data to say we’re more likely to get injured if we don’t have a rest day after a run day for our first year of running. I know after bigger distances that one knee needs a rest day to settle for me. 😊

If you’re worried about losing the habit of running / exercising, can’t you just write yourself out a plan to tick off each day, with an alternative non-impact option from the gym there if you are at all worried? 😊❤️

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks Melinda, I am also doing non impact gym work, every other day (with a short easy run), it's an opportunity to do something like this that doesn't happen very often, but I am trying to be careful, not overdoing it on any given day and listening intently to my body for signs of stress etc.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You are still a relatively new runner.

Take care.

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Wise words as ever that I will heed, I did injure myself back in September because I failed to acknowledge the warning signs, hopefully I have learned that lesson and am much more attuned to what my body is telling me.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

You sound like you’re being very sensible in the way you’re tackling this. Everyone is different and if it’s working for you, why not ? Personally I’ve just started mixing it up by doing the NHS strength and fitness podcasts on my rest days and I think that’s already helping my running. Respect your legs and enjoy your journey x

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks, this isn't a long term thing at the moment, just stuck in a hotel in India with work for the best part of 3 weeks and it struck me as an opportunity to try something a bit different. Enjoy reading your posts by the way, keep it up!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

I see where you get the rover in your username from ! Hope you have a successful time there and a safe journey home x