Why I Run
A reflection on ambition, escape, endurance, and why running has come to mean more to me than simply putting miles on a clock.
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running
Half Marathons by State
My ongoing project to run a half marathon in every state, with race results, travel notes, and lessons from the road.
How to Cross the Finish Line on Top
2024 has turned into a surprisingly consequential year for my running.
On My First Race and Running
My first half marathon: hills, hydration mishaps, and a finish line I almost missed — but somehow, I still placed first in my age group.
One Mile Run: My Experience
Two sub-5:00 miles, one treadmill, and legs that barely survived — my most intense fitness challenge yet.
run
How to Cross the Finish Line on Top
2024 has turned into a surprisingly consequential year for my running.
On My First Race and Running
My first half marathon: hills, hydration mishaps, and a finish line I almost missed — but somehow, I still placed first in my age group.
One Mile Run: My Experience
Two sub-5:00 miles, one treadmill, and legs that barely survived — my most intense fitness challenge yet.
winter
Why I Stopped Writing (And Why I Started Again)
Winter Thoughts on Return
New Year, New Blog Theme
One snowed-in night, I gave my blog a full makeover. What started as boredom became a reset — and maybe, a quiet little revolution.
fitness
On My First Race and Running
My first half marathon: hills, hydration mishaps, and a finish line I almost missed — but somehow, I still placed first in my age group.
One Mile Run: My Experience
Two sub-5:00 miles, one treadmill, and legs that barely survived — my most intense fitness challenge yet.
half-marathon
Half Marathons by State
My ongoing project to run a half marathon in every state, with race results, travel notes, and lessons from the road.
How to Cross the Finish Line on Top
2024 has turned into a surprisingly consequential year for my running.
automation
How I Automated Parking Permit Purchases at GMU with Python
A Python + Selenium tool to automate GMU daily parking permits. It’s open source, semi-automated with Duo Mobile 2FA, and saves me from last-minute stress.
Sleep Mode: Automating Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Off at Night on Apple Devices
How I automated turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on my Apple devices at night to reduce distractions and improve sleep quality — step by step.
productivity
How I Automated Parking Permit Purchases at GMU with Python
A Python + Selenium tool to automate GMU daily parking permits. It’s open source, semi-automated with Duo Mobile 2FA, and saves me from last-minute stress.
Sleep Mode: Automating Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Off at Night on Apple Devices
How I automated turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on my Apple devices at night to reduce distractions and improve sleep quality — step by step.
first
It’s Finally Here!
Hooray 🎉 — it’s finally live!
website
It’s Finally Here!
Hooray 🎉 — it’s finally live!
new year
New Year, New Blog Theme
One snowed-in night, I gave my blog a full makeover. What started as boredom became a reset — and maybe, a quiet little revolution.
2024
New Year, New Blog Theme
One snowed-in night, I gave my blog a full makeover. What started as boredom became a reset — and maybe, a quiet little revolution.
new blog
New Year, New Blog Theme
One snowed-in night, I gave my blog a full makeover. What started as boredom became a reset — and maybe, a quiet little revolution.
treadmill
One Mile Run: My Experience
Two sub-5:00 miles, one treadmill, and legs that barely survived — my most intense fitness challenge yet.
one mile
One Mile Run: My Experience
Two sub-5:00 miles, one treadmill, and legs that barely survived — my most intense fitness challenge yet.
orangetheory
One Mile Run: My Experience
Two sub-5:00 miles, one treadmill, and legs that barely survived — my most intense fitness challenge yet.
mile run
One Mile Run: My Experience
Two sub-5:00 miles, one treadmill, and legs that barely survived — my most intense fitness challenge yet.
ruby
Ruby (Versioning) Hell with Jekyll & GitHub Pages
A how-to (with lessons learned) on Ruby versioning with Jekyll and GitHub Pages.
github-pages
Ruby (Versioning) Hell with Jekyll & GitHub Pages
A how-to (with lessons learned) on Ruby versioning with Jekyll and GitHub Pages.
jekyll
Ruby (Versioning) Hell with Jekyll & GitHub Pages
A how-to (with lessons learned) on Ruby versioning with Jekyll and GitHub Pages.
rbenv
Ruby (Versioning) Hell with Jekyll & GitHub Pages
A how-to (with lessons learned) on Ruby versioning with Jekyll and GitHub Pages.
homebrew
Ruby (Versioning) Hell with Jekyll & GitHub Pages
A how-to (with lessons learned) on Ruby versioning with Jekyll and GitHub Pages.
docker
How to Mount Current Working Directory To Your Docker Container
Learn how to obviate the need to rebuild a Docker image every time an local file in the host’s current directory changes, with the power of Bind mounts!
mac
How to Mount Current Working Directory To Your Docker Container
Learn how to obviate the need to rebuild a Docker image every time an local file in the host’s current directory changes, with the power of Bind mounts!
linux
How to Mount Current Working Directory To Your Docker Container
Learn how to obviate the need to rebuild a Docker image every time an local file in the host’s current directory changes, with the power of Bind mounts!
expressjs
How to Mount Current Working Directory To Your Docker Container
Learn how to obviate the need to rebuild a Docker image every time an local file in the host’s current directory changes, with the power of Bind mounts!
nodejs
How to Mount Current Working Directory To Your Docker Container
Learn how to obviate the need to rebuild a Docker image every time an local file in the host’s current directory changes, with the power of Bind mounts!
medium-api
Navigating Medium API with JavaScript in 2024
Leverage the Medium API in JavaScript to publish a post to medium.com, and retrieve a list of all (published) posts for a user.
graphql
Navigating Medium API with JavaScript in 2024
Leverage the Medium API in JavaScript to publish a post to medium.com, and retrieve a list of all (published) posts for a user.
programming
Navigating Medium API with JavaScript in 2024
Leverage the Medium API in JavaScript to publish a post to medium.com, and retrieve a list of all (published) posts for a user.
javascript
Navigating Medium API with JavaScript in 2024
Leverage the Medium API in JavaScript to publish a post to medium.com, and retrieve a list of all (published) posts for a user.
npm-package
Navigating Medium API with JavaScript in 2024
Leverage the Medium API in JavaScript to publish a post to medium.com, and retrieve a list of all (published) posts for a user.
half marathon
On My First Race and Running
My first half marathon: hills, hydration mishaps, and a finish line I almost missed — but somehow, I still placed first in my age group.
endurance
On My First Race and Running
My first half marathon: hills, hydration mishaps, and a finish line I almost missed — but somehow, I still placed first in my age group.
first race
On My First Race and Running
My first half marathon: hills, hydration mishaps, and a finish line I almost missed — but somehow, I still placed first in my age group.
race
How to Cross the Finish Line on Top
2024 has turned into a surprisingly consequential year for my running.
trail-running
How to Cross the Finish Line on Top
2024 has turned into a surprisingly consequential year for my running.
sleep
Sleep Mode: Automating Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Off at Night on Apple Devices
How I automated turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on my Apple devices at night to reduce distractions and improve sleep quality — step by step.
apple
Sleep Mode: Automating Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Off at Night on Apple Devices
How I automated turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on my Apple devices at night to reduce distractions and improve sleep quality — step by step.
health
Sleep Mode: Automating Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Off at Night on Apple Devices
How I automated turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on my Apple devices at night to reduce distractions and improve sleep quality — step by step.
python
How I Automated Parking Permit Purchases at GMU with Python
A Python + Selenium tool to automate GMU daily parking permits. It’s open source, semi-automated with Duo Mobile 2FA, and saves me from last-minute stress.
selenium
How I Automated Parking Permit Purchases at GMU with Python
A Python + Selenium tool to automate GMU daily parking permits. It’s open source, semi-automated with Duo Mobile 2FA, and saves me from last-minute stress.
student-life
How I Automated Parking Permit Purchases at GMU with Python
A Python + Selenium tool to automate GMU daily parking permits. It’s open source, semi-automated with Duo Mobile 2FA, and saves me from last-minute stress.
race-recaps
Half Marathons by State
My ongoing project to run a half marathon in every state, with race results, travel notes, and lessons from the road.
50-states
Half Marathons by State
My ongoing project to run a half marathon in every state, with race results, travel notes, and lessons from the road.
writing
Why I Stopped Writing (And Why I Started Again)
Winter Thoughts on Return
reflection
Why I Stopped Writing (And Why I Started Again)
Winter Thoughts on Return
resurgence
Why I Stopped Writing (And Why I Started Again)
Winter Thoughts on Return
film
Why I Stopped Writing (And Why I Started Again)
Winter Thoughts on Return