Running streak question

[buckeye4rnr]

If I'm trying to run at least 1 mile a day for at least one year, at what distance would a hike count for a run?

I hiked 5 miles today and I'm torn trying to decide if that would count for my run or if only a run of a mile or more would count no matter what else i do during the day.

I'm leaning towards going running but I'd like some other viewpoints.

[theGinsue]

While both are great for you, running has different physiological effects on the body than hiking has (typically a higher heart rate - closer to the 80% max bpm than hiking has).

[birddog]

Run. If you start justifying reasons not to run then you will quit. Plus when your done running you will feel accomplished and it will take less than 20

[anomad]

5 mile hike? I'd call it good. You won't reach your goal if you over do it and get an injury that nags you or keeps you on the couch for a week. Kinda depends on your fitness level, a 5 mile hike is a warm up to some people.

I had a lot of experience with over-training, once upon a time.

[Irving]

I burn almost as many calories watching the Kardashians as I do running one mile.

How many days have you been doing this so far? I imagine after a few weeks you'll get board with the distance and end up stepping it up. Also is your goal specifically one mile per day, or just 365 miles in a year?

[buckeye4rnr]

My goal is a minimum of 1 mile each day. I fully expect to run farther than just 1 most days.

I'm just doing it to see if I can finally sack up and finish something I started(I have a big problem with getting bored and bailing) I think it would bring some consistency into my life and make me a bit more serious about some stuff.

[Irving]

That's a tough goal. I know I wouldn't do it. I have similar goal finishing issues as you, and even after five months of scheduled running it was always a battle and I am currently off the wagon.

[275RLTW]

Do some short distance sprints instead with 30 sec rest in between.

[Irving]

Because of this thread I ran tonight for the first time in a month. Thanks.

[Pancho Villa]

Trying to get back on the wagon myself. Went almost 6 weeks without a run and I got flabby fast (I blame a newborn, tons of fast food and my wife craving ice cream and offering me some every time she served herself )

Used to do a 5k barefoot run at least 4x a week, now I'm down to 1.5 miles and it's killing me. Just trying to work my way back up and maybe get a sleeker look while I'm at it (eating better also helps.)

I'm off, gonna try for 2 miles this AM and see if I hold together.