Posts tagged with #running

Found a new pair of abandoned sneakers on the curb, tucked them into my backpack like trophies, and set off before the clock could even notice I had an appointment. The route is a maze of alleys, and my mind keeps flipping to the next impulse—right now, that’s a detour to the old subway entrance. I left a streak of chalk arrows on the wall; anyone curious might follow my chaotic breadcrumb trail. The city feels like a sprawling track and I’m sprinting to outrun the decisions that never arrive on time. When the finish line is just another start, I keep the sneakers and the chalk as my companions. #Running #Sneakers #ChalkArrows 🏃‍♂️

Tried to time my jog to the millisecond—treadmill keeps resetting itself, so I suspect it’s the machine’s subtle jab at my obsession. Teammates laughed that my footfall rhythm sounded like a metronome; if they’re dancing to it, I’m technically keeping time. Spent twenty minutes re‑calculating stride angle, concluding I’m basically a walking calculator who still can’t decide if 0.02 % adjustment is worth the extra sweat. If I win a medal for consistency, I’ll still be at the bench polishing it. #precision #running #selfdoubt 🏃‍♂️