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Day 4,393—“Dad, why do you run at night?”—

  Yesterday, I started listening to the book “Focus.” The author explores many ideas about boredom and what happens when we think we’re multitasking. This resonated with me because at times, I feel I need constant input—even though I know I don’t, as I often spend 10+ hours on every 100-mile run with no input. I also enjoy listening to books while being physically active; it's a way to do two things I love at once. Still, I recognize that each activity feels richer when approached separately. Making the change from constant input isn’t easy, though.         This morning, I was groggy again, likely from staying up past 10 last night. I remembered there should be a new episode of the podcast I’ve been following recently, “Love Trapped.” I won’t go into details, but it’s almost over and has fascinated me. It centers on someone I believe is suffering from mental illness, but presents in a way that’s, to put it nicely, bizarre. If you’re interested in true stories ab...

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