Thoughts on Streaking

In 1974 the Ray Stevens song "The Streak" was released.  I was 10 years old, but I still remember the days when "streaking" in public was quite popular.  People would strip down and run across a football field or baseball diamond.  The song had the famous line:  "Don't look, Ethel!" That's really not what I've been thinking about, but when I wrote the word "streaking" all those memories came back!

I'm actually talking about a running streak.  Running everyday for weeks, months, or years.  I've never had more than a 10 day streak and I've wondered how I would do if I tried to run everyday.

In 2007 I had my first 2,000 mile year - I ran 2,415 miles in a single year.  In 2009 I set a goal to run 50 miles a week for a total of 2,600 miles.  I did it, but I was completely burned out from running when 2010 came around.  Fortunately in 2010 I discovered that mountain biking is a lot of fun, I was able to stay active and my love for running eventually returned.

Of course this year was huge for me - TWO marathons!  My miles will be lower than they have been since 2006, but I've accomplished so much.  Marathon training had me taking two rest days a week and I certainly needed them.

I don't have an answer.  Since I've never tried a streak, I don't know if it would help or hurt.  I think a better streak would be consecutive "active" days, whether that be running, walking, cycling, or strength training.  I do know the older I get the more my body needs rest.  So I'll ask you...

Have you ever had a running/active streak?  Was it good or bad?

Do you remember Ethel??