An overpriced calendar application that I just can’t seem to quit.

The interface, widgets and features keep me coming back.

It is a beautifully designed application. The continuous scrolling day ticker style view is how I think all calendar apps should work. Pecking around in Apple Calendar seems archaic compared to Fantastical.

Talk about archaic, I’m not sure how anyone at Apple honestly thinks the widget situation for Apple Calendar is ok. I even like my outlook widget on my work phone better than the stock Apple Calendar widgets on the phone. It is even worse on the iPad.

Features like openings and integrated task lists, reminders or Todoist is key.

Having reminders integrated into a calendar makes it easy to manage a weekly review on a smaller screen, something like an 11” iPad becomes a productivity powerhouse for me.

I’ve had a few weird issues with Fantastical over the years but ultimately the ongoing support and updates as iOS rolls out new features AND a subscription that has Mac, iPad and iPhone support is worth it for me.

I won’t stop complaining about subscriptions that ignore certain apple devices, like iPad, even if Apple themselves does the same thing.

I find that I go through seasons on YouTube. Sometimes I watch a LOT of YouTube, other times I focus on creating and don’t watch any at all.

Trying to find some balance there so I can keep up with friends and people who are now colleagues. I enjoy seeing what they are working on and showing them support. Like and subscribe already, why do we have to remind you?

At the same time I have to be cautious that I don’t fall into the comparison trap and worry that what I am doing is less than or not good enough to keep up.

Watching things outside of my niche has helped that.

Running channels are inspirational to my tech videos, since many of them are not using a lot of expensive gear, yet have built a reputation for quality information and good reviews.

The opposite is also true, can I make a running video that feels like a tech review? I don’t know, but I am sure going to try to merge these two things into a style that I think I would watch.

Who knows, maybe this is an excuse to start another podcast. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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A good looking max stack trainer.

The Brooks design team deserves some serious kudos. They are pumping out many new designs and updates that have made me actually want to lace up a pair of Brooks.

The two types of nitrogen infused foam give this shoe an interesting ride.

It seems less bouncy than a Superblast, but is also way less stiff out of the box. Put it on and go for a long run with no concerns.

The softer foam in the heel helps transition to the forefoot where a generous rocker geometry propels you forward. I used to think the Brooks rocker was too flat in the middle, which led to a slapping sensation as my heel struck. I was smacked onto my forefoot instead of guided there.

This is no longer the case for the Glycerin Max.

I’ve had a noticeable difference in how my legs feel after a run wearing these shoes. It could be placebo or the shoes could actually be helping, only time will tell.

Of course they aren’t designed to be fast, but they are comfortable, despite some minor pressure points in the lacing for my very high arch. That is my only nit with the shoe, generally other lacing systems from Asics or New Balance give me less problems.

Stay tuned for my full First Miles video on YouTube where I go into more detail about my thoughts on the Brooks Glycerin Max.

Right now it is the companion to the ASICS Novablast 5 as my long run shoe!

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