Spirit Magazine - January 2014 - (Page 77)

list. Association by-laws define a streak as "running at least one continuous mile within each calendar day under one's own body power (without the utilization of any type of health or mechanical aid other than prosthetic devices)." All running surfaces-roads, tracks, and treadmills-meet the criteria. "I've run every day, but I've done it in various states and countries," says Washburne, whose own streak is about to turn 24 years old. "The fact that Raven runs the same course every day-that really separates him from the list. I don't know anybody else who's done that." Two years ago, when HBO's Real Sports producers called Washburne looking for someone to feature in a segment on obsessive runners, he suggested Raven. "A lot of reporters say we're obsessed, but we like to say we're dedicated. We prefer a positive spin," explains Washburne, on the phone from his home in New Jersey. "I mean, he's doing something healthy, like brushing your teeth every day." Raven's personal rules for the streak are of his own making, and they often leave him at the mercy of the environment. One day in April 1994, he JANUARY 2014 SPIRIT F2_raven_JM.indd 77 77 12/10/13 1:08 PM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - January 2014

Spirit Magazine - January 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Do Detective Work
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Blend Bourbon and Bitters
Munch on Mozzarella
Rendezvous in Rosemary Beach
Wise Guide
Communicate With Confidence
Put a Stop to Stalling
The Numbers
Make or Break a Beauty Habit
Keep a Secret
Business
Plan a Day in Providence
Secure a Career Coach
Get in the Games
The Long Run
Your Adventure in Wichita
Promotional Series: New Year, New You
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - January 2014