More Data. Better Gear. Slower Runners? EP 791

Trail Runner Nation by Trail Runner Nation

Jul 23, 202601:08:24Sports & Recreation

This episode challenges the idea that more data, technology, and fueling automatically make us better runners. Dr. Phil Maffetone explains why aerobic development, metabolic health, and smarter use of data may be the key...

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