Forums >General Running>2015 Holiday Running Streak
The last few years some kind folks on here have run a holiday running streak where you run at least 1 mile a day from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day (Nov 26-Jan 1). In addition, a goal mileage for December is set that is meant to beat any previous month in the year (2015).
I have personally found it to not only be a really good motivator (accountability!) but I have learned some things along the way (just because it's hard or hurts today doesn't mean it will be hard or hurt tomorrow, doubles can be fun, running every day is easier than not) and what a great way to start a new year.
So, who's in this year?
This is the link to last year's thread. 2014 Holiday Running Streak
Oh, also, just because you miss a day for whatever reason doesn't mean you are off the hook. Jump right back on and keep working on that December mileage goal. I have assigned mileage but if you prefer a higher (or lower) goal, let me know.
Thanks for organizing it this year, Joann!
I forgot it's also about beating the highest monthly mileage, it's a tall order for me, but I like the challenge. 172 miles / 278 km it is!
Yes they have. Put me down again.
Thank you for being the gate keeper.
Get off my porch
DantheMan
I'm in! My highest this year was only 50 and my training program has me running 61. So with those "rest days" having an added mile to them 70 miles it is.
-Find your happy pace.
My number will need to be 280 miles, even though that would not be in the top 3 months for this year. I had a very big start mileage-wise in 2015, but the downslide has been severe. Even 280 will be a challenge, but I'm willing to give it a go.
Although I see now that LedL has 281 posted, so maybe make it 282.
One day at a time
OK, I'm in. It's been a tough year, so my December goal will be only 49 miles. But it will get me off to a good start for 2016!
not bad for mile 25
Thanks for doing this, Joann. Uh, jpdeaux, you probably don't have to worry about that lofty goal she set for me. We shall see...
I am in . . . again! No big goal for me as I am already passed my goal for the year. Put me down for 200 and we'll hope for the best.
Thank you, Joann!
Sara
MM #2929
Northstar Running
Sign me up for 300. Happy holidays to all.
Consistently Slow
I'm in. Mileage 140. I have run 5 days this month.Nov runs 25--27.3--20--5.5--7.6 (78.6 miles for Nov). My log claims I have a 35 day streak from 2010(187 miles).I have been wanting to put it to rest. The 140 for Dec would be the avg for 1500 miles in 52 weeks.
125 MILES FOR DECEMBER
Run until the trail runs out.
SCHEDULE 2016--
The pain that hurts the worse is the imagined pain. One of the most difficult arts of racing is learning to ignore the imagined pain and just live with the present pain (which is always bearable.) - Jeff
http://bkclay.blogspot.com/
The last few years some kind folks on here have run a holiday running streak where you run at least 1 mile a day from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day (Nov 26-Jan 1). In addition, a goal mileage for December is set that is meant to beat any previous month in the year (2015). I have personally found it to not only be a really good motivator (accountability!) but I have learned some things along the way (just because it's hard or hurts today doesn't mean it will be hard or hurt tomorrow, doubles can be fun, running every day is easier than not) and what a great way to start a new year. So, who's in this year? This is the link to last year's thread. 2014 Holiday Running Streak Oh, also, just because you miss a day for whatever reason doesn't mean you are off the hook. Jump right back on and keep working on that December mileage goal. I have assigned mileage but if you prefer a higher (or lower) goal, let me know. Name Completed/Stopped Assigned December Mileage 1. Jancika 278 (km) 2. LedLincoln 281 3. MichaelE 101 4. scout 213 5. jpdeaux 282 6. Joann Y 231 7. Oldman 267 8. JMUDanTheMan 70 9. Teresadfp 49 10. Ojo 200 11. Mpls Laker 300
12. Runnerclay--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------140125
old woman w/hobby
In.
Going for 100 in December and that is a big freaking stretch ATT.
steph
Intentionally Blank
I'm in. Gonna see how a 2 mile minimum works for me.
I'm in ! Put me down for 216km with a 4km minimum per day.
I'm in! Put me down for December mileage of 140.
Thanks for organizing this!
Have you qualified for Boston? I want to interview you!
Message me!
www.miloandthecalf.com