STREAK RUNNERS INTERNATIONAL UNITED STATES RUNNING STREAK ASSOCIATION THE STREAK REGISTRY JUDY MICK’S STREAK HITS 33 YEARS Judy Mick VOLUME EIGHTEEN NUMBER FOUR WINTER 2018-2019 THE STREAK REGISTRY Winter 2018-2019 – 72nd ISSUE Dawn Strumsky Mark Washburne Larry Dooley p. 58 John Strumsky President Roger Crossley p. 58 Founders Emeritus Mendham, New Jersey Edmund Liu p. 58 Millersville, Maryland Heinz Kabutz p. 58 Steve Morrow Shandra Stout p. 59 George A. Hancock Vice President, Webmaster Kyle Sather p. 59 Honorary Founder Eagle Lake, Minnesota Anissa Thompson p. 60 Windber, Pennsylvania Lauren Horner p. 60 Mike Johnson Nelson Ohl p. 61 Robert C. Ray Assistant Webmaster Ben Rosa p. 62 Chairperson Emeritus Daphne, Alabama Kelly Nelson p. 62 Baltimore, Maryland Brenda Lepich p. 62 Rich Glass p. 62 Julie Maxwell TAble of Contents Jeff Thomas p. 63 Chair Retired Female Josh Foor p. 63 Kasson, Minnesota Streaking Anniv. p. 2 Michelle Ramsdell p. 63 Nick Caperna p. 64 Mark Covert Judy Mick p. 3 Bill Shires p. 64 Chair Retired Male Sam Johnston p. 5 Ellen Runnoe p. 64 Lancaster, California George Hancock p. 6 Annette Rapp p. 64 Heinz Kabutz p. 9 Alan Watts p. 65 Barbara S. Latta Sam Mason p. 65 Chair Active Female Traversing the Tundra Matthew Mace p. 65 Raleigh, North Carolina Steve DeBoer p. 12 David Eicken p. 66 Jemal Swoboda p. 67 Jon Sutherland Ulta PRs Andrew Bradt p. 67 Chair Active Male Roger Urbancsik p. 22 Cedric Morisset p. 68 West Hills, California Shari Shaw p. 68 Bonnie Dye p. 69 Diane Washburne Member UpdAtes Spencer Christensen p. 69 Treasurer Olivia Christensen p. 69 Mendham, New Jersey Heather Plummer p. 51 Scott Partenheimer p. 69 John Wolff p. 51 Janel Kasowski p. 70 John I. Watts Chris Brackman p. 52 Matt Carpenter p. 70 Chaplain Bryan Niebanck p. 52 Kristy Brock p. 71 Nampa, Idaho Ellen Westfelt p. 52 David Dudley p. 71 Deb Johnson p. 52 Matt Ryerson p. 71 BoArd Members Debbie Brassfield p. 53 Stephen W. DeBoer Dave Hacek p. 53 Rochester, Minnesota Missie Jacobson p. 54 USA Active p. 72 Mark Misch p. 54 Int’l Active p. 89 Geza Feld Reza Saputra p. 54 USRSA Retired p. 92 Farmingdale, New York Emily Hopkins p. 54 Int’l Retired p. 102 Linda Vanduynhoven p. 55 SRI Online p. 103 Robert R. Kraft Grant Goodman p. 56 Miami Beach, Florida Sam Lathrop p. 56 The Finish Line Paul Russo p. 56 Mark Washburne p. 104 Rich Jones p. 57 Antonio Cipollone p. 57 Robert Buikema p. 57 1 STREAKING ANNIVERSARIES From The GrAnd MAsters to The Legends (40th anniversary) Charles E. Lindsey 10-16-1978 Canyon Country, CA John C. Roemer, IV 11-01-1978 Parkton, MD Craig A. Davidson 11-05-1978 Phoenix, AZ Scott Ludwig 11-30-1978 Senoia, GA From The Experienced to Well Versed (15th anniversary) Matthew Carpenter 11-19-2003 Morenci, MI From The Proficient to The Experienced (10th anniversAry) Kevin H. Rapp 09-06-2008 Washington, DC Bruce D. Shephard 09-21-2008 Tampa, FL Mary Ellen Davis 11-16-2008 Williamsburg, VA Susan C. Mindock 11-27-2008 Playa del Rey, CA Charlie Hart 11-29-2008 Noblesville, IN From The Neophytes to The Proficient (5th anniversary) Ellen Westfelt 04 Sept 2013 Vallentuna, SE Dan Rua 09-09-2013 Gainesville, FL, 49 Melissa Rua 09-09-2013 Gainesville, FL Richard D Jones 09-13-2013 Ames, IA Matthew Gerety 09-17-2013 Charleston Michelle Marx 09-22-2013 League City, TX Brett Johnson 10-01-2013 Eureka, CA Tracey McKibben 10-07-2013 Dayton, OH Sharmene Syversen 10-17-2013 Brighton, MI Susan MH Tyrrell 10-29-2013 Lawton, OK Lindsey E Martin 11-01-2013 Salem, OR Kristen Kinnear-Ohlmann 11-02-2013 Bloomington, MN Laurie Gray 11-07-2013 Washington, IN Doug Deats 11-08-2013 Huntington Beach, CA Thomas LaPlante 11-10-2013 Fiskdale, MA Mary Ellen Chardavoyne 11-11-2013 Glenmont, NY Brian Andres 12 Nov 2013 London, GB Katherine Jones 11-14-2013 Las Vegas, NV Noel R Shafer 11-18-2013 Peru, IN Jeremy Murphy 11-19-2013 Lincoln, NE David L Eicken 11-22-2013 Golden, IL Bill Jordan 11-23-2013 Blacklick, OH Kristin Rutkowski 11-25-2013 Bethlehem, PA, 42 Scott H Partenheimer 11-26-2013 Haddonfield, NJ Janna Chernetz-Taylor 11-26-2013 Scotch Plains, NJ Sylvia Russell 11-26-2013 Highlands Ranch, CO Joanne D'Lugos 26 Nov 2013 Grande Cache, CAN Gerard Fehling 11-27-2013 Mendham, NJ Christine Folchi 11-27-2013 Montgomery, NY Kim Howard 11-27-2013 Mineral Springs, AR Travis Tekiele 11-28-2013 Marshall, MI Joy Chiong 11-28-2013 Forked River, NJ Jay Eiteljorge 11-28-2013 Fishers, IN Erika Kimball 11-28-2013 Portland, OR Penelope McCormick 11-28-2013 St. Germain, WI Teresa Roche 11-28-2013 Grants Pass, OR Lisa Stevenson 11-28-2013 State College, PA Jimmy Wilson 11-28-2013 Florence, SC Matt McGuire 28 Nov 2013 Tyne Valley, CAN Robert Magner 11-29-2013 Littleton, MA Steve Daniel Allen 11-30-2013 Huntsville, TX Robin Lentine 11-30-2013 Plymouth, MN 2 Judy Mick JUDY MICK’S STREAK HITS 33 YEARS By: Judy Mick On November 20, 2018, I celebrated the 33rd year of my running streak. This year, my streak is more precious to me than any other anniversary in the past. 2018 is the first year that was really tough for me. In the past, I’ve maintained my streak through my hubby’s surgeries, taking care of my Dad before he passed away and still taking care of my Mom. The craziness of our businesses never even bothered me. But, this year saw my first true injury in all the years that I’ve been running. Now, I’ve had little aches here and there and a bout of plantar fasciitis – I’ve run through the shingles and food poisoning. No biggie. I’ve been extremely fortunate all these years. This year (and I’m still not sure how it happened) I’ve been dealing with a meniscus tear since March. In the beginning, it was tough just getting that short and slow run of 1 ½ miles in each day. But, after a couple of months – it got a little easier. Then, I slowly started in 2 milers during the week. By September, I started trying to increase one day a week to a longer run. 3 After the doctor that diagnosed my tear and promptly told me that I’d need surgery or would eventually need a knee replacement – I went to a physical therapist that I knew. He said that was rather extreme and thought that therapy would help. (Even my regular doctor told me that you always try to rehabilitate first). I did therapy with him for a few months – then just started doing my exercises at home every day. I’m still doing them every day and still getting stronger. As I researched, I found out that with someone my age (60), surgery can actually do more harm than good. And, that the best thing was to do exactly what I was doing to strengthen the area around the knee. I’m still a work in progress with this. I have days where I’ll be a little sore. Not really during the run – but, afterwards. The run itself never really hurts. However, I know that I am SO much better than I was in March. The hardest part is being patient – and admitting that we don’t heal as quick at 60 as we do at 20. I’m currently up to 6 miles for my long run for the week. I’m still hoping to work up to my yearly half marathon in Key West in January – but, I’m going to be smart. If the longer runs truly bother me – I’ll continue to run low mileage as long as I have to. I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize the streak or my future running. Something super exciting happened to me in June. I was interviewed for the New York Times! They did an insert for their Sunday paper regarding exercising and staying fit. My topic was How to Make Running a Habit. I was truly honored and excited to be included! I really have to give a shout out to my Hubby. He’s been listening to me through all of this. He’s always been my biggest supporter, but this year has been above and beyond. He’s listened to the whining, the tears, etc. I am a lucky girl! Hubby is also a HUGE supporter of my streak. Whenever we meet someone or someone talks about my running – he will immediately mention my streak and how long I’ve been running every day. He’s definitely a keeper! It’s been an up and down year; but, I’m still out there. And, I don’t plan on quitting any time soon! Judy and Bob Mick 4 Sam Johnston SAM JOHNSTON’S STREAK ENDS AFTER 15,023 DAYS By: MArk WAshburne Sam Johnston, 76, from Naples, Florida, finally ended his running streak after 15,023 consecutive days (41+ years) on Friday, 12 October 2018. Started on 26 August 1977, Johnston had the 13th longest active running streak in the world as listed by Streak Runners International (SRI) and the United States Running Streak Association (USRSA) when his streak ended. He now has the sixth longest retired running streak in the United States and seventh longest retired running streak in the world that includes Ron Hill of England (52+ years; 19,032 days) as listed by those same running associations.