2014.08.17 – Fitbit Fail

I had my best run in a very long time which is saying a lot because I really dislike running and I don’t really think I’m cut out for it. I usually run for a bit and then feel like I might die, walk a bit and repeat over and over until I finally get to stop. Running has never felt good. I’ve never, ever experienced a runner’s high. I typically experience a stopper’s high though! Nothing feels better than stopping except maybe not starting in the first place. Anyway, I had a really great run today. I still had to walk but I ran a fairly long distance before that happened and the thing that was different about it was that I was talking to Andrew while we were running. I wasn’t distracted because I definitely thought about how far I was going and how good I still felt so I am guessing my breathing is possibly part of the issue. We also ran some hills at Overlook Park and did some stairs at Beach Elementary and then I realized I wasn’t wearing my Fitbit. Goddammit! Andrew offered to do the entire thing all over with me but that sounded like the worst idea ever so here I sit, well below my daily step goal, knowing I really exceeded it. Boo!

I’m guessing there are those that think gadgets like the Fitbit are ridiculous and a waste. Everything seems to be gamified these days and I’m not saying it’s all good but the Fitbit really does seem to motivate me to move a bit more than usual. I’m also trying to work out some sort of schedule so that I can fit in various things I should be doing (practicing drums, yoga, vitamins…) or want to be doing (juicing, blogging…) but I’ve historically been just awful with any sort of schedule. I’m going to give it a shot though and see if I can form some new habits.

Today I learned that Taskwarrior allows for recurring tasks.

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