The Daily Run With Za Roster
“The official definition of a running streak, as adopted by the Streak Runners International, Inc., and United States Running Streak Association, Inc., is to run at least one mile (1.61 kilometers) within each calendar day. Running may occur on either the roads, a track, over hill and dale, or on a treadmill. ”
Run Streak Criteria:
By definition as give above, you must run at least ONE continuous mile every calendar day for a full 365 days or 100 days!
Within that mile there is no stopping or walking. If you fall down .3 miles into your run or stop at a stop light, you will have to start over.
Must be a run - definition: “move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time”. -Merriam Webster
To accommodate everyone, walking is an option see below**
Make up your own rules!
Set your own minimum to run. Maybe you want to to the same thing at the same time everyday! Set your own rules, but try not to limit yourself or make it too hard for yourself. Remember the minimal rules. The measly mile is always an option!
The 100 day Club
Maybe one whole year seems like a lot to commit to. What if you just commit to a month to start. Or even 100 days, which is just over 3 months. You can also become part of the community by running or walking (same criteria) but for 100 consecutive calendar days.
The Comma Club
The comma club means 1,000 days of a run streak or MORE! You will be surprised, once you start the habit of a daily, continuing for a little less than three years is actually so possible!
Walkers!
Walkers can follow the same criteria and instead walk a continuous mile every calendar day for 100 day or a full 365 days.
**Be aware that walking does NOT count on the official Streak Runner’s International.
I don’t want to run or walk everyday, can I floss everyday instead?!
Yes, this is a real question. You can do whatever you want everyday, flossing is great. But The Daily Run With Za is about either running or walking everyday for 100 days or a year.
What happens if I get sick or injured?
Let’s be honest, it may happen. That is why many people do not believe in running everyday- risk of injury. It is also why we believe in the measly mile philosophy. We do not believe in hurting yourself in anyway in order to run. There are many things you can do to prevent injuries, be smart about it!
30 day run streak challenge!
Challenge yourself to a 30 day run streak! Follow me on instagram @dailyrunwithza and join our online running group program! See Coaching for more information!
The Comma Club
1,000 days or more!
Pete Eshelman, June 2005-present; 5,500 days and going!: “a little crazy is good in life”
Tim Eshelman, June 2005 - April 2020; 5,302 days *covid ended streak
Kyle Miron, June 2011 - November 2016, 1,696 days *brain cancer ended streak
William Whelan, Las Vegas, NV, 12/27/2016: “I have learned that I am capable of pushing through boundaries that I thought I wouldn’t be able to. I love the discipline of the streak. The only way to keep it going is to get out there and do it, so no matter what is going on in my life, I am going to go out and do it.”
Melina Lerch, East Liverpool, 5/31/2019
Kim Siano, Collegeville, PA, 1/1/2021: “The run streak is about commitment and discipline! You prove to yourself that you can do hard things. It is carving out time to take care of yourself physically and mentally”
Jason Myers, Greenville, SC, 3/15/2020: “I have learned setting monster goals and completing them is possible and very fulfilling”
Jennifer Brown, Henderson, 12/16/2021 retired: “If I run, I am okay”
Lesley Clarke, Sylva, NC, 6/6/2020: “consistency and doing the things I say I’m going to do even if I don’t feel like it”
Claudia Castro, Miami, FL, 4/27/2020: “I have learned that you will never know how far you can go unless you keep going and trying”
The Year Long Club
Peter Eshelman (brother), 2007; Indiana, USA
Matthew Shoaff, 2009; Rhode Island, USA
Stephanie Breeding, 2009; Indiana, USA
Carly Miron, 2019; Montana, USA
Steve Vorderman, 2021; Indiana, USA
Rachael Bissett, 2021; Perth, Scotland: “I can do anything I set my mind to”
Justin Fineberg, Paris, France: “Consistency is the key to success”
Emma Miller, Park City, Utah: “I am stronger than what I thought I could be, and that even when I lose hope and think I’m not strong enough to keep running I always have a little bit more to give”
Marie Busvold, Norway: “I can do anything, it’s all about priorities. I will continue this forever, if I am able!”
Savannah Trice, Maryland: “I have learned that having at least one thing I can count on every day helps me to stay grounded, present and happier”
The 100 Day Club
Hilary Eshelman, Indiana USA
Troy Johnson, Indiana USA
Nicki Laird, Mississippi, USA: “small daily practices and being consistent are more important than being perfect”
Mallory Thompson, Ontario, Canada: “consistency trumps intensity”
Jessica Fernandez, Spain: “I am stronger than I thought I was, I proved to myself I can achieve anything I set my mind to”
Natalie Cuthbert: “I am loving this journey and finding so much out about myself”
Brianna Auriemma, Fremont, CA: “there is no shame taking it slow”
Olivia Smith, England: “It’s taught me not to listen to others’ opinions on doing what makes you happy”
Jiya Doshi, Mumbai Maharashtra: “I learned persistence, determination and how discipline is more important than motivation. I’ve come to realize that how strong the human mind can be when you decide to stick to a goal”
Jackie Weinkauf, Canada: “I learned that I can run and push through. I used to hate running and avoided it at any cost, I am beginning to love it”
Veronica Linfoot, Auckland, New Zealand
Erin Doherty, West Babylon: “It have learned how to discipline myself. Taking a maximum of 10 minutes does not affect my daily life. It has shown me that I can do anything I set my mind to, if I have a passion for it”
Mallory Thompson, Ontario, Canada: “Consistency trumps intensity”
Jessica Fernandez, Spain: “I am stronger than I thought I was, I proved to myself that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. Now it is a part of my day”
Register Your Run Streak!
Have you been inspired by Eliza? Join the Daily Run With Za Roster!
Submit your information below, once you hit 100 days or 1 year, you will be on the list! Please wait to submit your information until you hit these milestones, you can always re-update your streak length and move up!
To officially register your run streak visit the Streak Runner’s International HERE (minimum one year of running is required)