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summary: "I wrote software to help me run the optimal running route for Angel Island, covering the island's 19.4 miles of unique road/trail in the shortest possible distance of 23.8 miles."
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# Running an Optimal Trace

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**Published:** 2026-09-21T15:13:38.000Z
**Category:** Models
**Topics:** anthropic, claude, multi\-agent, open\-source

## Summary

I wrote software to help me run the optimal running route for Angel Island, covering the island's 19\.4 miles of unique road/trail in the shortest possible distance of 23\.8 miles\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://anishathalye.com/optimal-trace/>)
- [Discussion](<https://lobste.rs/s/jbbxgy/running_optimal_trace>)