These Run Streakers Share Their Motivation for Logging Daily Miles

Jordan Smith

November 30, 2019 at 7:00 AM

<p>The RW Run Streak is here again. Memorial Day kicks off the summer <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a27546583/rw-run-streak/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:#RWRunStreak;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">#RWRunStreak</a>—where for 34 days, from May 31 to July 4, participants log at least one mile of running per day. It may seem daunting, but there are plenty of benefits, both <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a18807336/running-anxiety-depression/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:mental;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">mental</a> and <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a29669987/running-lowers-early-death-risk/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:physical;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">physical</a>, to breaking a sweat every day.</p><p>If this still seems like a big commitment, we asked our readers via an Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5TasihnBxA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">post</a> what gets them running every single day. Hundreds of runners weighed in with everything from motivating others to boosting mental health to continuing some impressive personal streaks. Maybe one of these reasons to will inspire you, or you’ll find something else that gets you lacing up for daily miles and join in!</p><p><em>[<a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/g27546374/reasons-to-start-run-streak/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:8 Great Reasons to Start a Run Streak;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">8 Great Reasons to Start a Run Streak</a>]</em></p>

<p>“Streaking gives me a chance to focus on myself during the holidays. I get some time to go out and do what I love and just focus on the run instead of all of the stress of the holiday season!”<em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/milesintosmiles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:milesintosmiles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">milesintosmiles</a></strong></em></p><p>“Because for the first time in my life I know I am in physical shape to not only do it, but to crush it!” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marielicruzado/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:marielicruzado;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">marielicruzado</a></strong></em></p><p> “I like to start a streak this time of year to keep me going after fall marathon season and to get motivated to run in the <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/training/g29811930/winter-runs-better-than-summer/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cold weather;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">cold weather</a> we have in Minnesota. Plus, there’s no better way to <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20841562/responding-to-the-holiday-turkeys/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:avoid family during the holidays;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">avoid family during the holidays</a>!” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gedney77/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:gedney77;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">gedney77</a></strong></em></p><p> “Streaking is my way of giving myself the time I need to take care of ME! I have gotten my friends and coworkers involved too! One of my coworkers said, ‘Hey make sure you let us know when to start the run streak this year!’” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellarceo/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:daniellarceo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">daniellarceo</a></strong></em></p><p> “I’m completing the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rwrstreak/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:#RWRstreak;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">#RWRstreak</a> as a way to center myself in a busy season and focus on forming goals for the new year.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/carraqvv/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:carraqvv;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">carraqvv</a></strong></em></p><p> “I streak because it is a wonderful way to start my day. I am a teacher and I joke with my kids that they will know if I skip a day. Running puts me in the best mood and I can’t imagine a day without it.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/julie_runs_with_john/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:julie_runs_with_john;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">julie_runs_with_john</a></strong></em></p>

<p>“My <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rwrunstreak/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:#rwrunstreak;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">#rwrunstreak</a> is at 360 days and counting. Now I don’t want to miss a day and break the streak. Also closing in on 1,000 miles for the year.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottchamberlain3815/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:scottchamberlain3815;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">scottchamberlain3815</a></strong></em></p><p>“I’m still going strong with my Memorial Day run streak and plan to go through the new year! For a long time, I’ve had a very turbulent relationship with running, but the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rwrunstreak/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:#rwrunstreak;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">#rwrunstreak</a> has helped me accomplish a realistic daily goal when it comes to working out and prioritizing me.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/klenakattack/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:klenakattack;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">klenakattack</a></strong></em></p><p>“I’ve been running every single day since May 15, 2017. My current streak is 924 consecutive days. I’m running to challenge myself every single day to hold myself accountable no matter the circumstances. I’m also doing it for those who can’t walk, let alone run. I will continue the streak until I don’t enjoy it anymore and the new year goal for 2020 is to run from California to New York City, and I will try to complete this task and 50 days.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellahgood9/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hellahgood9;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hellahgood9</a></strong></em></p><p>“I’m keeping my five-year streak alive. I always try and get others to join me on my streak because you learn to love it. Also a marathon is on the horizon, and I’m super pumped!” <em>—<strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karli_waldrep/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:karli_waldrep;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">karli_waldrep</a></strong></em></p><p>“Today is day 195 of my streak. I run every day because it fuels my soul. It anchors me when life’s waters become turbulent, and it helps me feel the tranquility when they’re calm. I always take it one mile at a time, and I never regret a mile.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jillian_runs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:jillian_runs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">jillian_runs</a></strong></em></p><p>“I have been running at least a mile every day since December 2, 2016. Just to prove to myself that I could do what I once thought was impossible.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/running_addict2004/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:running_addict2004;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">running_addict2004</a></strong></em></p><p>“Thanks <em>Runner’s World</em>! I’ve been keeping the streak alive since Memorial Day and it feels great. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started, but I feel great and am enjoying it. Now I want to challenge myself to stay with it thru the Michigan winter. I’m going to run a <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20863452/when-to-train-for-spring-marathons/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Memorial Day weekend half;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Memorial Day weekend half</a> next year so that is my goal, to make it to the half and keep my streak going thru the training! I’m so used to the routine that it just doesn’t feel right if I don’t start my day with at least a couple miles.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/djroose16/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:djroose16;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">djroose16</a></strong></em></p><p>“I’m on day 695 of streaking. I run in honor of my brother who was KIA in Afghanistan on 28 June 2011. My goal is to finish out the year, making it two years and a day of running.” <em>—<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mummajc/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:mummajc;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">mummajc</a></strong></em></p>

It’s about a lot more than just adding to your training log.

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