Look, over there! A streaker! - Qualitative study examining streaking as a behaviour change technique for habit formation in recreational runners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Running as a form of physical activity is beneficial to overall health and wellbeing. The aim of the study is to examine 'run streaking' (i.e. running on consecutive days, for a minimum period of time or distance, typically at least one mile) as a technique for habit formation and behaviour change.

Methods

Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 21 recreational adult runners (11 female and 10 male). Run streak length ranged from a minimum of 100 days to over 4500 days. Transcripts were analysed using a hybrid deductive-inductive thematic analysis.

Results

Run streaking was reported to lead to several benefits, health improvements and a sense of accomplishment, although many run streakers reported running through injuries and lack of recovery. Accounts o

SUBMITTER: Curran M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494719 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature