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Running Philosophy Day 11: Building Sandcastles
Nothing lasts, and nothing has lasting or universal meaning, or at least, I see no way of knowing.
Lukas Bürk
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 10: Embracing the Chaos
The days I fear the most—the chaotic days, where I feel like I’m losing grip and control —often turn out to be the ones where I truly enjoy
Lukas Bürk
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 9: Detachment
Attachment and detachment are crucial aspects of my life, especially evident in my running. Detachment means being fully present without bei
Lukas Bürk
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 8: Playing the Game
Play, one of the essential parts of our childhood, is perhaps one of the first things we tend to lose as we grow older.
Lukas Bürk
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 7: Being in the Present Moment
Perhaps it is the lack of present moments outside of training that creates this desire for flow, since daily worries and past memories take
Lukas Bürk
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 6: Buy the ticket, take the ride
"Buy the ticket, take the ride." Hunter S. Thompson's words from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas hit me hard.
For me, they seemed like a cal
Lukas Bürk
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 5: Perception shapes Reality (Especially When Running)
The stories we tell ourselves about a run, our abilities, even the world around us, shape our reality.
Contrary to the belief that our per
Lukas Bürk
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 4: Nothing is Ever Perfect
No situation is ever perfect, and perhaps that's exactly why everything is perfect. Nothing needs to be changed; there is no "should," and I
Lukas Bürk
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 3: Our Resistance Reveals Our Lack of Freedom: Awareness vs. Reacting
Just as pain during a run unveils hidden issues like tight hips or poor form, our resistance to life's challenges often exposes areas where
Lukas Bürk
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 1: Is it even worth it?
Sometimes, while I am training for a running event, the thought creeps in: Is this even worth doing? What's the point? This question...
Lukas Bürk
Aug 13, 20221 min read
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Running Philosophy Day 2: Infinite and Finite Games and running
What are infinite games?
James P. Carse, author of “Finite and Infinite Games,” puts it simply: “A finite game is played for the purpose of
Lukas Bürk
Aug 13, 20221 min read
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