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 about unusual individuals, check it out. At least she is not in government.

        Yesterday, my daughter got up when I was about to go on a run, and then last night she asked me, “Dad, why do you always run at night?”