5 Things I Learned from Streaking: Lesson #2. You Have Time If You Take It

One of the biggest lessons from run streaking is that a daily run doesn’t have to take long. Even a single mile can keep your momentum alive. On the busiest days, a short run, planned with just a little intent, can still fit.

That doesn’t mean it’s always convenient. But it’s almost always possible.

I’ve run in every condition: heat, rain, snow, smoke, and even blizzards. I’ve had days where getting outside felt great. And I’ve had plenty of days where having access to a home treadmill absolutely saved the streak. No commute. No excuses. No exposure to lightning during a storm. Just lace up and go.

That treadmill has been a game-changer. It means I can run between meetings, after dark, or while the weather goes nuclear. Having one nearby removes friction, which is a major reason I’ve been able to run every single day.

Still, even with that advantage, life throws curveballs.

Travel is a perfect example. On long travel days, I’ll run first thing in the morning, even if it means waking up at 1:00 AM. I’ve finished runs at 11:30 PM, racing the clock like a streaking Cinderella. I’ve knocked out miles at lunch, taken calls while jogging, and even pulled over on the side of a highway to run down a random gravel road.

I’ve run in uniform on base, in alleys behind hotels, and on more dark roads than I can remember. I’ve planned, improvised, and adapted, but I haven’t missed.

It’s not always clean. It’s not always pretty. But if it’s a priority, it gets done.

That’s the point. You don’t need motivation. You don’t need hours. You need a mindset that says: "This matters."

And if it matters, you make time.

If you're looking for time to run, stop waiting for it to appear. Create it. Take it. Protect it. Because the clock won’t.

Class 5 Performance is built for people who carve time out of chaos.