Today we’re totally immersed in data—data about how well (or how much) you sleep, data about your swim, bike, and run, even live data about your blood chemistry. But as we’re starting to learn, there can be too much of a good thing. At some point data can become a boat anchor rather than a … Read more
Can you remember the feeling of the first time you took part in a triathlon? Pause for a moment and take yourself back to that experience. What did you feel, how did you see the sport and other competitors differntly, what motivated and scared you, how did you feel about the distance that awaited you … Read more
Each month, Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff looks at a recent study or body of researchers to talk to the talk to the process, explaining the process behind it, and break down the findings. This month: A meta-analysis looks at studies done on dehydration and perceived effort to answer the questions of why RPE (rate of perceived … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> The Limitless series is presented in partnership with Under Armour Like many runners, Carolyn Su was initially drawn to the sport as a form of exercise. Su was in college and had been struggling with an eating disorder. At the time, “I just needed … Read more