Appreciate you combatting the insanity of social media and wellness, specifically running. I have found threads is one of the worst, most clickbate-y of them all. Given the changes at Meta recently announced I don’t see that changing anytime soon and have removed myself from the platform. The tech doesn’t seem interested in holding people accountable for spreading “life-hacks” anytime soon.
I've read a similar article to the "Marathon Widows" in the NYT a few years back (gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/21/style/marathon-training-relationships.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pE4.UkTl.LtR4qeW5STby&smid=url-share) and it's something I think about all the time as a DINKWAD -- just the sheer amount of freedom and privilege I have to tackle marathon training season with relatively few repercussions for anyone else.
Yes! Posts about running on social media often lack nuance and context, too. I think that’s something that’s been bugging me lately.
Great points. I’d also argue that as part of nuance, we also need to ask less black and white questions in the name of engagement.
Growing up in a no swearing culture is finally paying off! I've got a lot of f-bombs saved up for when I need them in races 😂
Appreciate you combatting the insanity of social media and wellness, specifically running. I have found threads is one of the worst, most clickbate-y of them all. Given the changes at Meta recently announced I don’t see that changing anytime soon and have removed myself from the platform. The tech doesn’t seem interested in holding people accountable for spreading “life-hacks” anytime soon.
Great article!