Swim, Bike, Run, Data: The Next Frontier for Driving Human Performance

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English - October 31, 2022 14:39 - 1 hour - 110 MB - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
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Keira D'Amato - Professional Runner, InsideTracker Endurance Team

Ian MacGregor - Co-Founder & CEO, Skratch Labs

Dr. Allen Lim - Co-Founder, Skratch Labs

Jonathan Levitt (moderator) - Host, For The Long Run Podcast

In the constant search for an edge, athletes, trainers and coaches are increasingly focusing on better data collection and advanced modeling to refine training plans, optimize recovery and perfect race strategy. Endurance athletes across marathons, triathlons, and cycling events push themselves to the limit each and every day to achieve victory. Over the last 20 years, innovative training, nutrition and recovery plans as well as equipment advances have allowed athletes to achieve unbelievable feats. Now, enabled by new biometric and performance tracking devices, data represents the next source for pushing the limits of human achievement. This panel will focus on how data is being leveraged to take human performance to the next level in endurance sports. By seizing the data, who knows what humans will be able to accomplish next?