Rasheeq Islam

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100 day running streak

This year has been great for running. I started running on Jan 2nd as I took rest on the first day of the year. I haven’t missed a day yet.
It’s not like any other streak. I am not a pro runner who runs more than 5km every single day. I am on a 100 day streak but good enough for a regular runner. I was sick along the way and also Ramadan started. Even then on my bad days I at least ran 1km. The idea was to show up. No matter if it was 1km or 5km. That is what initially helped me get into running and I didn’t want to let that go. Yes, on days I was sick, I should have taken a rest. But I was good enough for a km.

If you are someone going for a streak, listen to your body. Don’t push its limits. I knew how much my body could take, so I ran on those sick days.

Anyways, even though I am proud of the streak it will end soon probably. But it has been a great run!