A Streaker Recognized

On the cover of this month's Runner's World Magazine (April 2007) is the number 14,071. The press time number of days that Mark Covert has run consecutively.

Mark holds the record for the longest consecutive daily running streak as noted by the U.S. Running Streak Association. He overtook the old record on July 30th, when he ran for his 13,885 days.

It's nice to see a streaker, especially the leader of the pack, getting national coverage. His dedication is an inspiration to many runners, even those without the same daily goals. Mr. Covert has run after hemorrhoid surgery, and a broken foot. He has also run on the days when his parents passed on and his children entered the world.

I suggest reading his story in full, pick up an issue.

26 days, 26 runs...