Running · by Ethan Brooks · 2026-09-21

The small training habit that changed my Monday morning after 3 tries

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

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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Thandi Mokoena · 2 likes

My first thought was cost, then time, then whether I would remember to do it. The delightful constraint is probably the real story.

Ananya Rao · 3 likes

I had the same reaction to whether.

Thandi Mokoena · 1 likes

That is the part people skip.

Camila Rocha · 1 likes

Beautifully concise.

Paolo Garcia · 1 likes

That is a good question for people with more experience than me. The rainy evening version is even more interesting.

Ren Suzuki · 0 likes

The vibe here is immaculate. I would love to see a follow-up after 3 weeks.