American runner Aaron Shatzman maintains 30 year running streak

There was a story on the Internet during the week about 65 year old Aaron Shatzman in Pennsylvania who has maintained a 30 year running streak. Starting on Oct. 9, 1981, he has run approx 53,700 miles since then and currently runs 3 miles every day. When asked how he managed to keep the streak going, he said..."It has to do with perseverance, persistence, hard work, and accomplishing a goal. It would be easy to take a day off and more fun to watch TV. Not giving in is the important thing."

Another person with another notable running streak is Ron Hill in the UK who has run every day since December 1964.

In Ireland, the person with the longest running streak is most likely Denis McCarthy of East Cork AC. Starting in June 1985, he has run every day since.