Seoul Marathon 2026 Race Report
Third marathon. Second time destination running. First time racing in single-digit temperatures since I don’t know when (2016, probably). And chasing that breakthrough PB.
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Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026 Race Report
I am so behind! I have just finished Seoul Marathon (yay!), but still have not published my race report from the Hong Kong Marathon. And that race was, at the time of me writing this, 9 weeks ago. Time to catch up! I have a funny, though perhaps not uncommon,
Default Apps for 2026
Personal productivity app stack for 2026. Journaling, keeping on top of things, life management, etc.
Same Distance, Different Struggles
42.2 km, two races, one PB, and one mental victory.
My First 5K Race Wasn’t What I Expected
Let's change pace for a minute... Running! I started taking my running seriously again about 14 weeks ago. Structured training, 5 runs a week, plus a strength workout with a running coach on most weeks. Trying to do everything right this time . My target is to beat my
My Morioka Experience
My expectations vs the capital of Iwate.
iPhone Air Review One Week In
I wrote my iPhone 13 Pro exit interview a year too early. I ended up keeping it for another 12 months and only now upgraded to the new iPhone Air. Was the delay worth it? Here are my quick first impressions after one week of mostly regular use. This is
Google Zero, Small Web 1.0
It’s 2025. Internet is being flooded with AI slop and misinformation. Google doesn’t drive traffic anymore,  it keeps it for itself  instead — with AI summaries and top results reserved exclusively for ads.  Social media throttle links . This is not a great environment
Apple OS 26 Public Beta First Impressions
Some quick thoughts after the weekend with Apple’s OS 26 public betas (primarily iPad OS). Here's a selection of new features, how they work, how some of them are broken, and where does it leave the OS as a whole. Add Reminder  quick action from
Struggling With Gaming FOMO
I’ve just finished  Death Stranding 2 . Sadly, I could not enjoy it. I could not experience it the way it wanted me to. Making deliveries and deliberately traversing through the challenging landscape while accompanied by a brooding soundtrack — thats’s a perfect set up for
Productively(?) Distracted
I have to admit that this whole switching-to-Linux thing has been an elaborate distraction. Much like switching to-do apps and note-taking systems before it — it’s just something to take me away from the scary reality of doing&
A Different Relationship With Tech
My attitude towards  tech  has changed considerably in the last five years. No longer am I optimistic about where things are going. No longer am I excited about the new technology advancements. Because what are they, really? We made a slightly better phone this year. We made a&
This Is the Year of Linux on Desktop
I have a restless mind. I constantly look for ways to tinker with stuff. And once something works, I can't just leave it be and enjoy it. I have to move on to something else. Last month it was (re-)introducing pen and paper to my note-taking
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is a Masterpiece
It’s been a while since a piece of art enamored me so completely. I’m in love with this game. World, characters, story, visuals, gameplay, soundtrack — enchanting, captivating, unique. The hype is real. Believe the high metacritic scores , trust all the positive reviews. This game is
A Lot Less Excited About Nintendo Switch 2 Than I Thought
Working through my (not-)purchasing decision out in the open.