Today we dive into Patanjali Yoga Sutra's 1.30 and the second obstacle towards a practice, in this case we are talking about a running practice. The second obstacle is Styāna – Apathy, lack of interest and enthusiasm, boredom. Do you ever feel bored towards something you have been doing? Then you begin to question it and maybe even change it. Lack of interest can fluctuate during times in our life. In my running life, my approach to this obstacle has been to keep running boring, so that I am not used to something exciting all the time. The mind thrives off of excitement and distraction. To be able to keep the mind focused and excited in states of boredom is overcoming this obstacle. So keep at it!

Keziah began her run streak at the age of 10 years old. Currently 20 years old and in college, she has maintained her run streak all through childhood and plans to continue to run everyday for life!

Today I talk about obstacle 1 in Patanjali Yoga sutras - physical illness and disease "Vyadhi. Over the past 20 years, I have been sick many times, too many too count. I count the miles, but I don't count the times I was sick. Note that this illness is specifically physical illness, mental illness is not covered in this obstacle outlined in the sutra. That comes later. When I get injured or sick, I find a way to run. The pace is slower and I am extremely careful about not overcompensating and creating another injury if I am changing my gait to accomodate the injury. 

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This season is all about OBSTACLES! In order to run every single day, there will be obstacles. Don't be under the impression that it's easy. I am relating the obstacles in running to what Patanjali describes in the Yoga sutras (1.30):

1. Disease

2. Lack of interest, boredom

3. Self doubt 

4. Distraction, carelessness

5. Burn out

6. Desire/craving

7. Living under misunderstanding

8. Doubting progress

9. Inability to maintain achievements

In each episode we will go through these obstacles and how to overcome them, how to see obstacles as learning opportunities. I will also be interviewing other streak runners as well. 

Roxanne began running on October 1, 2014 and hasn't missed a day since. She had to run through 2 pregnancies of which she details how this was possible for her. 

Disclaimer: We are sharing our personal experiences of a run streak, it is not advised to run after birth, please consult your doctor before you begin any new activity. 

Karen is from CA and began her run streak on January 1, 1997. Her minimum is 3 miles or 45 minute, whichever comes first. She has run through a broken arm as well as breast cancer. Over the course of her running career she has completed 193 marathons. 

Adrian is one of the few other women that I have spoken with that was also able to continue her run streak through pregnancy and delivery! She is a lactation consultant and help women return to running while breastfeeding. She will continue her run and her run streak as long as she can!