What Happened To My Social Media Feed When I Started Running

Breaking Free from the Algorithm: Why I’m Continuing to Choose Real Connections Over Social Media

Ever noticed how social media algorithms take an estimated guess about your interests and then bombard you with unsolicited advice? For me, the moment I started diving into long-distance running a few years ago, my Instagram¹ feed quickly transformed into a flood of running “tips and tricks”—most of which, quite frankly, were not helpful. Even worse, they were downright wrong. It got me thinking about how we all receive so much unsolicited advice on everything, ranging from life and business to running², often from well-meaning but ultimately off-mark sources.

“An Experiment of One”

A running coach once said, “you’re an experiment of one”. Most gurus and “coaches” out there are trying to sell you a system that worked for them, back in the day. You have to figure out what works for you. It's not just about running. The same applies to most (if not all) other areas of life. The opinions out there assume they know what’s best for us, but often, it's just noise. What if instead of unsolicited…