When I ran on the Maui beachfront path this morning, I spotted a woman in a “No Days Off” t-shirt. My first thought was she hardly had the physique to boast any such discipline, but then I realized it was probably a free giveaway from Under Armor. In reality, unfortunately she was built more like Coach Bill Belicheck who is credited for the saying. It was a “cringe-inducing, vaguely anti-labor chant at the Patriots’ victory parade, attended by over one million people who, presumably, had the day off.

I can certainly brag that I’ve now run 3,780 consecutive days without a day off, but unlike the New England Patriots I have nothing to show for it. I am stuck at #202 on the active U.S. streak list as currently listed on the website runeveryday.com. It does automatically updates my days, so I no longer have to keep track. I also earned a certificate after my first year and the right to buy a USRSA t-shirt. Other than this, I can’t really say that “no days off” have “paid off,” since you can’t really measure the health benefits. Also, I never seem to move up on this list of devoted streakers who in some cases never report that they’ve missed a run.

I can’t get internet access to my blog at this luxurious Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel, despite spending an hour with the “Help” desk. I wouldn’t access it as helpful since I could not hear or understand the technician and the problem was never resolved. However, as a side note, they did have big fluffy towels and high thread count bed sheets. We’ve stayed on this lush strip of Wailea beach many times, so there’s little new to write about. From a sports standpoint, the Cubs swept the Cardinals and then blew their 8-game winning streak against the Marlins. It just figures that they would have a let-down against the worst team in the majors. To make matters worse, the Nuggets tied the series against the Trailblazers and regained home court advantage. All that “Maui Magic” has suddenly turned tragic.

I took a sun break to catch up on Game of Thrones, so I’m ready for the final episode next week. It will feel good to get those characters out of my mind, regardless of how it turns out. No more battles, bastards, betrayals, and beheading. I will undoubtedly have to take the time while we’re in New York City next week to see the much anticipated conclusion. After all, in retirement, I’ll have the day off!