• The Highs and Lows of a Run Streak

    The Highs and Lows of a Run Streak

    I love my run streak. It keeps me going through the winter and keeps me running consistently. One of the main things is the regular milestones, I like to hit these to stay motivated, and I like to see things build and grow. Milestones and challenges On 12 January I hit my 1800-day milestone and

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  • When Is the Best Time to Run

    When Is the Best Time to Run

    The short answer is whenever works best for you. The longer answer depends on your lifestyle, your commitments, how you sleep, and when you eat. But I think it’s simpler than that. The best time to run is the time you’ll do it consistently. What the science says Your body has natural rhythms, circadian rhythms,

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  • Why I Run Every Day

    Why I Run Every Day

    I came across run streaking by accident. I was looking for a new challenge, had no idea what I was getting into, and it ended up being life changing. Not to be dramatic about it. But I went from 15 years of stop-start running to running every day. The official definition is simple: run a

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  • Running With a Busy Schedule

    Running With a Busy Schedule

    Someone told me once that if I wasn’t running, it just wasn’t a priority for me. I pushed back. I argued that I genuinely wanted to run, that I just didn’t have the time. They weren’t convinced, and eventually I realised they were right. Running with a busy schedule isn’t about time. Running wasn’t a

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