Join the Run Everyday in June Challenge with Coach Steve – It’s Free

I know how difficult it can be to create that habit of getting out go the door and starting your run. I decided to try and run everyday in January. My goal was simple, “Just get out the door and start running.” Most of my runs were around 3 miles. I think my shortest run was 1.75 miles and I missed one day.

I was bummed that I missed that one day but the result was worth the effort. By week 2, I started to feel like a runner again. My body felt better. The systems in my body worked a little smoother. I was eating smarter. It also allowed me to get in touch with my true love of running.

It was January so the days were short and the temps were cold. Because I am working at least 8 hours a day, I preferred sleeping in and running at night. I started liking that challenge. Running with a reflective vest and flashlight in hand.

I have to start today. As of writing this I have yet to run but I will get it in tonight. It seems I’ll be back to a lot of night running.

Here’s some key ideas to keep in mind if you intend on doing this Challenge.

• Start this week. I’m giving you no notice so whenever you start is good.
• Don’t get too bummed if you miss a day. You didn’t blow the Challenge. just start again the next day and start your new streak.
• Listen to your body. Take walk breaks if you want. Run slower, fun faster but really listen to your body and explore your feelings.
• It’s not about speed, distance or difficulty. it’s about getting out the door. You can throw in a hill repeat, speed work and your weekly long but don’t make those your focus. Think and feel what’s going on. Ask yourself: How hard am I breathing? What do my feet feel like? What’s my mental state? How blessed am I just to be able to do this?

When I told some friends about this idea the first thing they said, “I thought running everyday was bad for you.”  You’re not, you’re just running everyday in June. If you keep it fun and don’t push beyond your limits, you’ll be fine. Just get out that door.

If you have a Strava account post your runs. Let’s do this.

Coach Steve