Day 34: Streaker's Eve

I needed a rest day today, so that meant a nice slow run. I asked my normal recovery run coaches (my kids) to run with my, but they all declined. I think everyone was feeling the same way I was, that running just didn't sound like fun at the moment. But unlike my kids, who went to watch TV, I got out there and did my mile. I just made my beautiful dog run with me. 

(Old pic, but she's so cute)

This morning, my friend who did an exercise streak asked me if I was going to continue after my last run tomorrow. I've been thinking about this for almost the whole streaking  period and have yet to come up with a satisfying answer. 

This was the question I pondered on my mile today. If I could keep this streak going, even just for one year, that would be a really unique accomplishment to say I've done. But the thought of running, every single day- wow that is overwhelming. 

I talked a lot to my husband about this. He at times has said how cool he thought it'd be, but has also mentioned every time in the near future when it might be difficult. 

His biggest suggestion was to just take it month by month. That might work, but I'm thinking more day by day. I know right now I'll keep it going a few days past the official end of the streak, but that is as big as a commitment I can make. 

However, whenever I decide to stop, whether in 3 days or 3 years, I'll feel no shame in ending because I set out a goal for myself, and barring any major world catastrophe, I'll meet that goal tomorrow. That was a great commitment for me and I am so proud to have (almost) accomplished the goal.