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Taking the competition and obsession and optimization out of things made some things really enjoyable to me that I used to despise. For example running, when I
by redisman 8y ago
Taking the competition and obsession and optimization out of things made some things really enjoyable to me that I used to despise. For example running, when I was younger I would try to optimize and plan and improve constantly until I sucked all the joy out of it. Now I instead just run once around the lake at whatever pace I can keep and it's very cathartic. (I'm not even old)
- taeric 8y agoIt is funny, because I definitely fear that I'm trying to "improve" more than I am just trying to "enjoy the ride." That said, as things currently are, this has managed to offset/replace any real need of exercise outside of my commute, and is giving a fun area to try and get social, to boot. I am ridiculously happy that I didn't get involved at this when I was younger. The "arms race" that is cycling gear is borderline absurd. I finally splurged and bought ultegra wheels, which cost more than my first few full bikes. Probably combined. I am enjoying them, but am very thankful that I'm not optimizing for every last ounce of weight I can.