Running · by Piotr Zieliński · 2026-09-13
Notes from a very normal commute with Running after a tiny failure
I started this because my commute felt a little stuck, and training seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.
A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat
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Mango Rider · 9 likes
Glad you shared it; small wins count. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.
Léa Bernard · 7 likes
My version of this was messier, but the conclusion was similar.
Léa Bernard · 2 likes
Good clarification — I read it differently at first.
Piotr Zieliński · 0 likes
Kind of wild how often version is the whole issue.
Sleepy Rider · 6 likes
Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Kabir Khan · 5 likes
Can you share what you tried before this? My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Minji Kim · 2 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. A little friction removed goes a long way.
Arif Hasan · 2 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. The weekend version is even more interesting.
Mateo Ramírez · 1 likes
There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Tiny Sparrow · 1 likes
Great point, especially the part about very. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.
Paper Atlas · 1 likes
The notes angle is what sold me. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me. This is kinder advice than most of the internet manages.
Lucas Dubois · 1 likes
Love the tiny experiment energy. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.