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Running · by Hugo Martin · 2026-08-27

Notes from a very normal winter with Running from my lunch break notes

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

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Maya Putri · 33 likes

This feels like advice from a patient friend. My only addition is to make the first step visible.

Maya Williams · 16 likes

I disagree a bit. running matters, but the bigger issue is usually expectations. My only addition is to make the first step visible.

Ethan Brooks · 8 likes

I am cheering for this update. My only addition is to make the first step visible.

Jasmine Cruz · 2 likes

Thanks for making it less intimidating.

Huy Le · 1 likes

I would love a follow-up example.

Tomás Gómez · 4 likes

Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.

Mango Otter · 2 likes

Amazing how much difference one small change can make. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error. I needed this reminder today.

Lucas Dubois · 1 likes

I would not call it wrong, just incomplete. The ambitious part is easy to underestimate.

Lucas Dubois · 25 likes

This comment has main-character footnote energy.

Lucas Dubois · 1 likes

Same here. It took me too long to learn.

Tomás Gómez · 1 likes

I am cheering for this update. The social part surprised me too.

Mariana Costa · 1 likes

I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. I keep a note about 5k for exactly this reason. People underestimate how much sleep changes the answer.