• 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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  • Running in a Rut

    Running in a Rut

    Just because something is a habit doesn’t mean you have to do it the same way all the time. Changing it a bit doesn’t break it. I love my run streak. It’s the backbone of my running and I have no intention of stopping it. But there are periods where I’m just getting it done.

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  • The Psychological Benefits of Running

    The Psychological Benefits of Running

    You already know running is good for you. The physical benefits are obvious. The psychological ones are the part that fascinates me, particularly as they relate to habits, consistency and mindset. Having studied psychology and trained as a coach, this is where I tend to spend most of my thinking. Mood Running is one of

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