352: Is Technology Hurting or Helping Your Performance?

28/03/2024 45 min
352: Is Technology Hurting or Helping Your Performance?

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Exploring the Impact of Technology on Running PerformanceToday we discuss the double-edged sword of technology in running. We delve into how various devices, like GPS watches, heart rate monitors, and sleep trackers, can both aid and complicate runners' training routines. We emphasize the importance of listening to one's body over strictly adhering to data and discuss the potential stress and disconnection that overreliance on technology can cause. The episode also covers the concept of cumulative fatigue, the benefits of adding a little extra to one's run, and encourages runners to find a balance between using technology wisely and staying in tune with their body's signals.02:01 The Heart of Today's Episode: Technology in Running03:54 The Pros and Cons of Running Tech: A Deep Dive13:52 Heart Rate Training: Accuracy and Alternatives21:25 The Art of Pacing Without Technology23:16 The Impact of External Devices on Training24:14 Navigating the World of Health and Fitness Tech27:59 Understanding Your Body Beyond the Numbers35:26 Finding Balance: Using Technology Wisely in Training40:49 The Simplicity of Health: Beyond Gadgets and Numbers43:10 Trusting Yourself Over TechnologyJoin the 30 Day Running Reset and get a plan that will help you build a strong and injury-proof body by combining running and strength training in a way that actually works for runners like you.Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secret Join the Team! --> https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.