118 | Too Much Data a Bad Thing?

With a thrilling array of metrics at our disposal—heart rate, power meters, HRV, braking analysis, sleep patterns, and an arsenal of wearable tech like running watches—the consensus was clear: while the abundance of data might seem overwhelming, its value lies in contextualization.

In our conversation, we unveiled the power of data as a guiding compass for performance optimization. Ultimately, we concluded that there's no such thing as an excess of data; rather, it's the interpretation and application that define its significance. Join us on this enlightening journey through the intersection of sports and data science and analytics, where the right data, in the right context, becomes the game-changer you need.

---- Here's a link to the scientific article we discussed: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.608426/full


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Dr Will O'Connor and Dr Matt Miller (MTB PhD) are sports scientists who work with a plethora of endurance athletes from professionals to amateurs. They talk about common issues athletes encounter during endurance training and how to avoid or remedy them with the help of sports science. Submit questions to will@drwilloconnor.com