Maintain your fitness by committing to the RW Run Streak, a 38-day summer challenge to run at least one mile per day between Memorial Day and the 4th of July.

Do most runs at a comfortable pace veteran streakers from our Facebook group on how to stay healthy and motivated from start to finish.

1. Anticipate busy days that make it tough to run. The key is to complete the distance. Even if it’s just a mile or two, don’t be tempted to run quicker than you would on your normal easy days. “A mile is a mile whether it is seven minutes per mile or 12 minutes per mile,” Stefanie B. says. “Streaking isn’t about fast times everyday. It’s about committing to yourself to run everyday in a healthy manner.”

2. Do most runs at a comfortable pace. They’re bound to happen during the summer, especially if you’re away on vacation. Resolve to find 15 minutes to squeeze in a mile. Some streakers said it’s best to get it done in the morning so you’re less likely to skip it later in the day. Faced with a day’s worth of driving? Run for a few minutes at each rest stop. “I run for five minutes at a few grassy rest stops,” Ann M. says. “A nice surprise is that it eliminates the leg cramps and muscle aches.” Be creative!

3. Other Hearst Subscriptions. And tell friends and family you’re doing the streak, too. The more people holding you accountable, the less likely you'll bail on day 20. Interact with other streakers by using the hashtag #RWRunStreak on Twitter and Facebook.

4. Remember to recover. Replace regularly scheduled off-days with a one-mile run. No more, no less. It’ll likely feel weird at first to do such a short run, but you might find that the quick shakeout will help you feel more refreshed and ready for your next longer run. “I was worried about going seven days a week, but I think having those one-mile days really helped prevent soreness or stiffness,” Melissa B. says.

5. Embrace the fact that youve also committed to. If you feel an injury coming on, don’t risk making it worse just for the sake of keeping the streak alive. It’s not worth it. Instead, substitute a few runs with cross-training activities to see if the ache subsides. The goal of the streak is to stay active, NOT to run more miles than your body is able to handle.

6. Be patient. Running every day for 38 days may seem daunting at first, but it’ll become a habit after a week or so. Before you know it, you’ll fall into a rhythm of running every day, making it easier to lace up as you go along. “The first month is the hardest, but after that, a mile a day becomes the norm,” Alex A. says.

7. Embrace the fact that you’ve also committed to #RWLaundryStreak. Your laundry basket will fill up at an alarming rate. When you just don’t feel like doing another load, read this.

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