Without realizing it, I have a 39 consecutive day running streak. I wasn't trying for that, it just kind of happened. I noticed about 21 days and didn't think anything of it and now it's 39.  When I was marathon training, I was completely OCD and took days off when the plan said. Now, I am training for a HM, but on the rest days I will go out and run 3-5 miles easy pace. I am running about 40-45 mpw and do two speed sessions, one long run (easy pace), and four easy runs.  I know some people put in way more mileage than that and insist on a day or two off, but some don't. Some people even run doubles (Sly).

From what I've read, some say getting a run in every day is good and some say it will only lead to injury. What are your thoughts on running every day?  As of now, I can't tell if it's a good or a bad thing for me, but I feel fine. Actually, I kind of like it.

I've only done 7 or 8 consecutive days, my body says rest. Sorry, no other advice.

As far as my take on consecutive days and or doubles and health: I think it is all relative to how running fit a runner is.

Agreed.

I run 6 days a week but not because I cannot run 7 days, it's because I do not really want to run 7.

I have run 21 days consecutively without much of a mental burden or major issue, I just look forward to my Monday off day so running 6 days is perfect for me.

If you are not having any issues then by all means, if the shoe fits run in that bitch!

Nice job.  I sometimes need that rest day (if at least from running).  I admire those that can and do well on streaks.

I say if you feel good, keep going.  I've been doing the same thing, just running a lil less/lil easier for a rest day, instead of taking a whole day off, and I feel better than I ever have.  The more I run, the better I feel.  I'm on a 23 day streak, with a 25 day streak before that and just that week off when I sprained my ankle in between.  I'm not focused on the streak, and have no problem taking time off if needed, but at least for me, the consistency seems to be really paying off.

Funny I was going to post something like this a while back. I had been running 6 days comfortably for some time, never a single week with 7, and no real interest in doing so or starting a streak. Then I had a race on Memorial Day, which messed with my schedule because Monday had always been my rest day. Long story short, that started a 27-day streak. Which ended with recurrence of an injury. Of course there is no way to tell whether the streak contributed directly to the the injury, but it will certainly be in my head, so not likely to try another one any time soon.

Like anything with running, I guess it is the old "experiment of one" theory. Works great for some people, others do better with rest days. I liked having the extra day because it made it easier to keep up the weekly mileage. But it did start to feel like a grind, like I never felt fresh. Maybe with more time I would've gotten used to it. I had originally intended to go with 7 days for my marathon training, even though the plan only called for 6. But at this point if I am actually able to get into it, I will stick with the 6.

Jack, take a day off and drink a beer or 3.

Jack, take a day off and drink a beer or 3.

Hahaha!  I know I'd need to....

I take days off mostly because I like having days where I don't run. It gives my life balance.  I think my body probably needs light days, whether a totally non-running day is necessary or not, I dunno.  My mind and soul, though, say "Yes, baby, drink wine tonight; sleep in tomorrow!"

EDIT:  but, but but, if you feel good running every day you should!