18. My Weekly Round-Up ๐ง ๐ ๐บ ๐ฌ
The best of what I have read or listened to this week.
๐ง/๐ย Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life, Morgan Housel [When planning for the future, instead of trying to predict the unpredictable, it is more valuable to focus on understanding what aspects of life and society will remain relevant in the long run. In his book "Same as Ever," Morgan Housel presents 24 short stories that highlight timeless aspects of life, behavior, and business. By gaining knowledge about these unchanging principles, we can develop a powerful perspective on risk, opportunity, and navigating the uncertainties of the future. Familiar themes repeating over time remind us that some things truly remain "same as ever."]
๐ง/๐ย The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness, Morgan Housel [A book that explores the complex relationship between psychology and money. It delves into various aspects of personal finance, including wealth accumulation, the impact of emotions on financial decisions, and the role of luck in financial success. Housel presents timeless lessons and insights that can help readers develop a healthier and more balanced approach to managing their finances. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own values, setting realistic goals, and making informed financial choices.]
๐ย Iย read Andreessenโs โtechno-optimist manifestoโ so you donโt have to, FT
๐ย Private equity firms face worst year for exiting investments in a decade, FT
๐ย The best books to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, FT
๐บย Sly | Sylvester Stallone Documentary | Official Trailer, Netflix
๐บย Pepsi, Where's My Jet? | Official Trailer, Netflix
๐งย Morgan Housel, ACQ2 by Acquired
๐งย Charlie Munger, Acquired
๐งย NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Acquired
๐งย Crypto on trial: the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried, Today in Focus
๐งย Investment masterclass: Deborah Meaden on her life in business, Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
๐งย Conquering Comrades - Carla Molinaro, Bad Boy Running
๐งย Lawyer to 2.23 marathon in 2 years - Rosy Harvey, Bad Boy Running
๐งย How to get faster, The Runnerโs World UK Podcast
๐ฌย Strength Training to Prevent Injury, Endurance Research
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The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of work, training, and taking care of our baby boy. Speaking of him, he has been sick a couple of times, which has introduced us to the hectic task of arranging last-minute child care, picking him up from nursery, and waking up every hour for several nights in a row. Fortunately, things have started to normalize and Matthew is doing well again. Interestingly, after recovering from his illness, he has become even hungrier than before, eagerly reaching for his milk bottle whenever he sees it.
After the Frankfurt Marathon, I have divided my training between biking and running. The main reason for this change is some minor discomfort in my right leg. Biking helps reduce the impact on my leg, while running ensures that I maintain my running economy. Overall, I feel better, my fitness level is okay, and I haven't seen significant progress or notable declines. This approach works well when there isn't much time for planning between events. However, if I were to continue with this approach for a longer period, I would probably need to be more structured, especially when it comes to incorporating speed work into my running routine.
Last week, my wife, baby, and I spent a good part of our time in London. During our stay, I took the opportunity to participate in the RunThrough Battersea Park Half Marathon. It was a looped event, consisting of 8.75 loops around the park, with 500 participants! The start of the race was great, but there was some congestion after the first loop. Fortunately, the organization was flawless as usual, with most runners who weren't overtaking sticking to the left side of the course, making it easier to overtake on the right. There was a water station at every lap, even though the temperature was in the high single digits Celsius, so I stayed well hydrated throughout the race. I didn't have a specific time goal; I just wanted to have a good, challenging run with good company. In the end, I ended up pacing a couple of other runners who were aiming for a time below 1h35m. I finished the race in 1h31m, which is great considering how disrupted my sleep has been lately.
Now, I am entering the final week of the year, preparing for the Valencia Marathon! It's going to be a tight schedule, flying out on Saturday and returning on Sunday evening. I don't have a specific time goal in mind; anything below 3h30m would be good. Overall, I feel decent, probably because Matthew didn't wake up at 3am and instead slept straight through until 6am last week. I'm embracing the experience and hoping for the best, although I'm sure it won't last! I took advantage of some decent discounts on Black Friday and bought a new pair of Vaporfly and Alphafly running shoes. I think I will try the new Alphafly for the marathon, just to try something different. I will also bring my usual Precision Fuel & Hydration gel pouches that have worked well for me this year.
On Black Friday, I purchased 15 Kindle books, most of which were discounted at ยฃ0.99p. I'm excited to dive into the hours of content they offer. I'm starting to think that I should compile a list of books I have read this year, which will go nicely with my "gear of the year" post. Stay tuned for that! Aside from this, I have already started planning for next year. I want to participate in more races, even if it means being less structured in my training. The plan is to do a few ultramarathons in the first half of the year, and maybe even a 100-mile race in the summer, before focusing on one or two marathons in the fall. My wife gives me strange looks, but I think she approves. Now, I just need to make the bookings!