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97: Should You Run Everyday? What Running Coaches Think of Run Streaks

Jan 4, 2025
30:14

We take an informed deep dive on run streaks. Who benefits from run streaks (if anyone)? What are the risks and drawbacks? Are there alternative goals you can set? 

Discussion points include:

  • What defines a running streak?
  • Why are running streaks so popular?
  • What are the drawbacks of run streaks?
  • When should you stop a running streak?
  • How to safely do a run streak 
  • Alternative activity streaks
  • What to do if you feel like you need to run every day

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  • 96: Why You Should Warm-Up Before Runs and How to Do It


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