I'm into a lot of stuff besides programming. I surf, wakeboard, I train in capoeira (had to postpone that because I had to move places) and I'm also into boxing. I find that doing other things besides purely coding helps with mental flow.
Ask HN: Who are hackers who also like sports?
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Re: Ask HN: Who are hackers who also like sports?
#12I'm somewhat surprised at the general lack of response (so far) to this question (on the other hand, it is like the middle of the night basically where I am).
There are people here who do Parkour: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2857239
There is an old-ish poll indicating people pursue a variety of sports/fitness activities: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2178056
There are people into rock climbing and surfing: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2287603
I notice these types of comments constantly on HN. I hadn't noticed that hackers are particularly non-athletic or something. I do personally know an IT professional who is not very fit/athletic. On the other hand, this person had a childhood health issue which undoubtedly places significant limits on them. Off the top of my head, it seems like people in the IT department at the company I work for are generally slimmer and trimmer (and presumably more active/athletic) than is true on average in other departments I am familiar with.
(Edit: Maybe it's partly the title? "who ... like sports" could be interpreted as being a fan who watches sports rather than a participant.)
Re: Ask HN: Who are hackers who also like sports?
#13I love to play Basketball, if you are in Germany lets play :)