What constitutes a run during a running streak? (Read 1244 times)

Only if you run in a circle/loop.

I thought pi are squared and that pie are round? (Nice to have met you at El Scorcho, too).

Or how's this: I hate Bob Dylan.

I think the answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind. The answer is a-blowin' in the wind.

I think that "Streakers" are getting a bad rap here. Our definition of a streak is at least one mile a day, but we rarely do just one mile. Some of the greatest runners and coaches in the world have been "streakers". I'll mention Frank Shorter and Jack Daniels as two examples. The benefits of running are not merely physical, thus the 20-30 minute example is not the only way to measure the benefits. I think this article explains many aspects of the benefits of "streaking" even if it's only a mile. http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/06/07/streak-runner-takes/ Define a streak anyway you wish, but don't knock it till you try it!

I sort of have my own version. I actual run 6 days a week. On the 7th day I cross train, so I count that. As long as it is some form of exercise on that day, I count it, whether its a mountain bike ride, or hard yard work, or a long day of walking at a theme park.

Sometimes I park my car as far away as possible at the shopping mall, forcing myself to walk further. Does that count?

Idiots, the lot of you. It is an opinion thread. JK stated his. Considering those organizations are not exactly given some sort of certification by the Weights and Measures board, I'd say their definition is based on the creators' opinion of what constitutes a streak. At least JK stated the rationale behind his opinion, and I would consider it valid, or at least as valid as any other rationale that has been thrown out. My opinion: who effing cares? What do YOU call a streak? If you can match your definition, then right on. In the end, that's all that matters. Not the opinions of a bunch of nitwits on the Internet. Christ in a race car, you people can get worked up over some of the most inane things.

Dude - you need a hug.

Tape measure, cause the Garmin won't work indoors

Sheesh, Don't believe everything you read

I think that "Streakers" are getting a bad rap here.

I think the mile per day minimum is giving streakers a bad rap, because most serious streakers do more than that.

Define a streak anyway you wish, but don't knock it till you try it!

And I have tried it. I ran every day for eight months. I think it was really good for me, and it was interesting how my mileage stayed up seemingly effortlessly. The minimum run I did in that time was 2.5 miles the day after a marathon. I just stopped because it seemed like too often I was doing silly stuff like putting on my running clothes at 10:30 PM to get my daily run in when I should have been in bed. I thought I could be more sensible about it, and just let it go sometimes and try to be consistent. But it turns out for me anyway, the silliness is part of the consistency. I know, 8 months is no big deal. I'm not trying to brag about it, just say that I have tried it. Anyway, the objectionable thing is the idea that covering 1 mile per day is all that's required for a streak. Why a mile? Why not a kilometer? If a kilometer is enough, why not a furlong? A furlong is a nice, round distance, about 200 meters. That should be enough.