352: Is Technology Hurting or Helping Your Performance?

Real Life Runners with Angie and Kevin Brown

Exploring the Impact of Technology on Running Performance

Today 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 Running

03:54 The Pros and Cons of Running Tech: A Deep Dive

13:52 Heart Rate Training: Accuracy and Alternatives

21:25 The Art of Pacing Without Technology

23:16 The Impact of External Devices on Training

24:14 Navigating the World of Health and Fitness Tech

27:59 Understanding Your Body Beyond the Numbers

35:26 Finding Balance: Using Technology Wisely in Training

40:49 The Simplicity of Health: Beyond Gadgets and Numbers

43:10 Trusting Yourself Over Technology

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