the long run

i went for my longest run ever today. it was over 2 hours. the distance doesn’t matter, it wasn’t a race. people often ask me, what do you listen to while running? the truth is, i don’t listen to anything. i don’t take my headphones or my phone (because i hate my phone). i sketch out the route in advance, if there’s some construction, i improvise and adjust.

what do i think about when i’m running? that’s sort of a blur as well. it feels like a dream-like state where i’m definitely aware that i was thinking, but it’s hard to recall about what. as Murakami says “I run in order to acquire a void.” i find that to be true. it’s definitely meditative. it’s also a bit addictive. can healthy addictions become bad for you? i’m not sure. lmk.

i see a lot of similarities between making music and long distance running. i’m not competing with anyone but myself. i am trying to improve on a former me and that’s enough.

-felix

ps: i’ll be in miami for a few shows this week. hope to see u there! 3 glass petals shows and 1 very special felix cartal sunset set (my only set there).