The Raven's 45 Year Run Streak | Human Race | Runner's World

Every evening visitors to Miami’s South Beach are treated to a sight as reliable as the sunset: A moving landmark, shirtless, clad in a black sweatband, black shorts, one black glove, and gray shoes, who can be seen completing his eight mile run along the shore. Born Robert Kraft, his friends and running tribe call him Raven.
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[@aaroncampbell8303]

New Balance should make a Raven pair of shoes. I'd buy them. He's worn that brand for years! Great man!

[@Theninjaonthemountains]

I had to pleasure of running with him and his group a couple times when I lived in Miami!

[@heatherhedrick3856]

I live in Miami Beach, too, Raven. When the beach closed I immediately thought of you. 💪🏼 I’m so happy you’re back on the sand.

[@Kayakmiami]

We remember seeing you run past the St Moritz hotel back in 1980 When we fished. Off the beach You are an inspiration. Keep it going 👍👍👍

[@StridesandSummits]

Absolutely inspiring! I was _just_ in Miami, and I am dissapointed I didn't get a chance to join on a Raven run 😥

[@howardbaxter2514]

Hopefully one day I can join you on one of your runs. It’s always nice to run in groups, but it’s even nicer to run with an inspirational legend.

[@BigSharkk]

Your an Icon Raven...the true soul of grit and strength, both mentally and physically. Run on my friend, you have shown everyone there are no limits.

[@tinytoepress9759]

Ran with raven several times. Such a privilege.

[@hiskeeperathome]

If Johnny Cash were a runner. ❤️

[@primeonly27]

Should check out his new band Raven and the dark shadows. It's on youtube spotify and most other music streams.

[@casetheace20]

Inspiring! I'm just over three years into my streak and I truly hope I can make it to the Ravens level. What a legend.

[@Seldomtraveler]

Met him a couple of random times on trips to south beach. Very cool guy

[@martinezmccurry6751]

I created him on fight night champion behind his Inspirational story off bravery, Toughness, and no quit/ will power. Love this guy one of my heroes for sure ❤ from birmingham, Alabama 💪🏿

[@stephenlacysullivan2463]

This dude is AWESOME!

[@highwayhermit]

I have the wonderful book White Lightning wrote and it helps me continue my step count goal streak thank you Raven

[@jacobpaint]

Just glad that the powers that be could make an exception for him. Many times such requests are met with a cold no because they are afraid to make an exception for one person. I'd suggest that if they have other requests backed by enough people that they schedule the times of day that each person can run and put a sign up to explain who the people are and turn it into a positive thing that people can support.

[@golfingjack1]

Hi Robert , I ran with you in '93 with Caesar ,James and a few MBP officers .. I just wanted to say hello and be safe .. you still look amazing ..John👍 I was a pad thrower

[@theravenrun]

what was your nickname ?

[@golfingjack1]

Jack

[@womenshealth3914]

I'm very happy to practice with him. A good example.

[@simonsparkes5481]

Big respect my friend staying fit is the key it makes me wanna go back also inspires me and I still am at it I'm only 38 I'm goona see if I can reach 1000 marathons hard challenge but I have few years on me yet it be my 129th marathon tomorrow just in 3 year 7 months I lost my mum 2016 and I told her 2020 I go and run 100 marathons it took me 2 years 8 months I do at least 65 to 70 mile a week now some weeks I do 2 marathons or even 3 in a week I'm really pleased the things we do to keep us going I love it so much I can't stop I feel great strong happy I have few big challenges next year it's gonna be hard 2024 🏃🏼🏃🏼💯🙂

[@jameswillows7303]

Good to see you persevere through difficulty. I love jogging but am a 190 pound boxer physique type and my calf’s always get sore to the point of charley Horse almost. Anyone know how I can overcome this ?

[@jacksontaylor5476]

I like to break my run in half and in the middle and stretch out my calves and my hip flexors and so on. It seems to reduce soreness and gives me a bounce

[@comealive7790]

What a beautiful voice!!!!!

[@kerry_runs]

Love this!

[@arnisador8600]

Love Raven he is an insperation!

[@jameskuehl5581]

Way to keep at it Raven, hoping to join you again soon. -Waster

[@philippfromme9427]

Amazing!

[@cforestmills]

Wonderful.

[@JZafra-h2t]

Good job my friend keep up the good work from Italy

[@alexanderthegrape5641]

Makes me wanna stand up straight

[@JohnWilliams-jr3xp]

Saw this guy on brolys video and I'm amazed. Dude a legend

[@ss77799]

Running killed his back

[@bofelden8433]

Looks like Hernia

[@cosmicseaa1119]

Very cool video.. hope hes well

[@noahkgoldwasser8630]

can you do the sandals guy in prospect park

[@LeePhilipbassist]

Oriole checking in here, go Raven!!

[@rideinthedark]

All you "that's not running" naysayers, how many miles have you run today? This week? This month? The guy has been out there moving every single days for nearly 50 years and not sitting in front of "Wheel of Fortune" so eff off. Go Raven.

[@jimfrisk688]

all these keyboard warriors...most of em prob cant even run a mile.

[@tabstabs1204]

He has the same pace than my grandma when she was 80.

[@benjaminzaoui9683]

💩

[@alexmorton6911]

Someone has to say it. What is the definition of running, as while the streak probably started as running, he is clearly walking here. Looks like the streak should be "travelled on foot" or something but no longer a "running streak". congrats to him for being so consistently exercising.

[@NightThings99]

I have been running every day for 40 yrs. How can anyone prove me wrong?

[@chigbungus3026]

That man's hairline is on a 45 year winning streak truly blessed

[@Tarekmahmoud981]

How old is he

[@ob2395]

Is that running though?

[@mitchpassero1641]

🤘

[@henk-janwesterhof4088]

He's literally walking, or am i wrong?

[@michails.maipas814]

Congratulations! for your video, I was walking mixed by slow jogging 80 km per day for 60 days(Athens 15th international ultra marathon festival 2020 in age 64) I did 4750 kilometers! In total time 60 days, What do u think? Is that good?.😊😊.

[@nonchablunt]

No Uber in Athens? ;)

[@alexanderthegrape5641]

The man who stole his get up was Johnny cash

[@fullfunk]

i admire the effort but somebody should have told him 45 year ago running on sand kills your back if you have problems even worse... go 2 days per week enough

[@dustinreed944]

The fatties are chiming in

[@rachel-zs2oc]

@@dustinreed944 I'd agree with Alejandro, and I'm a cross country runner. He should try running on something like grass instead, still a soft surface but not as much as sand if he's running on the sand for his joints or for less impact. And he really should be wearing some kind of brace for his back, to keep it straight after all these years running.

[@jimfrisk688]

@@rachel-zs2oc better than pavement running which i see so many do everyday.

[@Plutoniumz811]

He ran for 17,137 days

[@MrBrm1]

is that really running though?

[@NightThings99]

he is literally not even running! He is walking!

[@mimi1o8]

Sure, it doesn’t get easier with age

[@AndrewHedlund100]

He 70 He’s been running on the beach since 75

[@primeonly27]

Do you even do 8 miles every day. . . .

[@jimfrisk688]

his speed might be walking speed but he runs, not walks.

[@Non-Serviam300]

So what?

[@youngsaaron]

That's "running?"

[@tamasbarany4521]

Apparently...

[@jimfrisk688]

yep it is.

[@omaru737]

That's pretty impressive but I do 10miles a day every day for the past 48 years so this guy ain't got nothing on me lol. But he's got potential though no doubting that!

[@MrKenng123]

Only people with no shirt are allowed to run in Florida. Hahaha.

[@Collateralcoffee]

Does anyone realize that this guy is not running? I can walk faster than that... I mean kudos and such, but seriously?

[@ob2395]

He looks like me walking quickly to a toilet when trying not to shart myself.

[@jimfrisk688]

running is an action...not a speed.

[@pmxmiami5467]

At least thanks to him, we know that running like this doesn’t make you healthier… instead it’s torture for your body 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mteca5093]

Who supports him all these years

[@jimfrisk688]

thousands and thousands of people.

[@michaelclayton2323]

What shall a man profit if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul??? So sad to see him running every day.

[@sgusjsk]

I don't get it bro. What's wrong with running every day? I saw the start of the vid I think he may actually be a christian man. I agree bro, the world won't profit anything or anyone.

[@jimfrisk688]

he loves his life. nothing to be sad about.