Hi! This is my running blog. It automatically synchronizes and publishes my runs. Please [follow me on Strava](https://www.strava.com/athletes/dblockdotorg).

I always hated running. And now I have a running blog. Read [Why do I run?](/2017/10/01/why-do-i-run.html) or [My Running Gear in 2018](/2018/03/04/my-running-gear-in-2018.html). If you’re new to running, read [How to Run a Race in NYC](/2018/03/17/how-to-run-a-race-in-nyc-financials-charity.html). I also ran my first marathon in NYC in 2018. You can definitely [do it](/2018/11/05/how-to-run-your-first-nyc-marathon.html), too!

Since 2017, I’ve run a total of 6316.0 miles in 961 hours.

I built and operate [Slava](https://slava.playplay.io), a Strava integration with Slack, [Strada](https://strada.playplay.io), a Strava integration with Discord, and [Strata](https://strata.playplay.io), a Strava integration with Microsoft Teams. Install them into your team and motivate your coworkers to go the distance.

Like what you read here? Have questions? [Open an issue](https://github.com/dblock/run.dblock.org/issues/new) for this blog. Feel free to [e-mail me](mailto:dblock@dblock.org), too.

Finally, if you had enough of running, check out [my art blog](http://art.dblock.org) and [my tech blog](http://code.dblock.org).

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