Marathons are tough. Being a parent is tougher—and in my opinion, it’s not even close.
This weekend, I’m running the 2019 Brooklyn Half. It’s my first race since I became a dad and I think I’m excited? But even though this will be my fourth time on the course, I have no idea what to expect.
I like to overanalyze everything, and this race is no exception, especially since a few things have changed since this time last year. Here are some of the reoccurring themes that have been running through my head since I signed up for the 2019 Brooklyn Half.
I got fact checked by some friends and now I have some new questions!
This week, I overanalyze the fitness of a fictional character whose biggest weakness is waking up on time.
When I was in college, I was that guy at parties who thought his taste in music was better than anyone else’s. I’d often introduce myself to complete strangers by saying things like, “Yeah that song is cool if you’re into the mainstream, but I’m really into this 10-piece screamo band that only has five MySpace followers.”
A lot has changed since then. For starters, I don’t go to parties anymore. Jess will tell you that I’m insufferable to be around any night I’m not home by 9:30. But more importantly (at least for my personal growth), I’m less of a music snob. A lot of people might even make fun of what’s currently on my running playlist, which is exactly why I think it’s time to share it with the Internet.