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Comic-style illustration of a middle-aged African-American man wearing a blue cap and black tank top, intently examining his smartwatch on his left wrist. The watch face displays exaggerated, complex metrics and formulas like "Pace 5:56," "140 BPM = 2.94 mi," and a mix of mathematical symbols. The man looks puzzled, his brow furrowed, with one arm raised naturally in front of him. The background is a muted yellow, emphasizing the contrast between human expression and overwhelming data.

Smart Devices, Dumb Trust? Relearning to Feel in a Data-Driven World

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I’m a tech-head.I train with Alpha & Beta binaural beats.I fine-tune cadence using DrumBuddy loops.I wear a chest strap and drill down into metrics like rTSS, Pa:HR, and IF. But sometimes I run, feel amazing-and my watch says I shouldn’t. The Metrics Paradox Trusting your body vs smart devices is one of the most important […]

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Data & Recovery, Mindset & Motivation

Thought of the Day:  I Feel GREAT… But My Watch Says I Shouldn’t!

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“What do I trust – my heart rate monitor, or my own body?” Today’s Easy Run felt light, fluid, and strong. My breathing was controlled. My mind was calm.But my watch? It claimed I was running hotter than I felt. This isn’t the first time my perceived effort (RPE) and heart rate haven’t seen eye

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