About this episode

The episode discusses the negative impacts of excessive data and comparison in running, particularly focusing on Strava anxiety.

Data can be useful (when it’s valid and reliable) - but excessive data, especially when mixed with comparison against others, can negatively impact your training and relationship with running. In this episode, we discuss Strava anxiety, the comparison trap, and when data can actually make you slower. Thank you to our sponsors: ✨ Wahoo KICKR RUN: A treadmill that feels like running outdoors. Shop here: http://bit.ly/4nai73H and read the full review: https://runtothefinish.com/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/ ✨ Probio: NSF-certified, clinically dosed, all-in-one supplement. Use this link for 40% off your order and an additional 10% and free shipping on a subscription. ✨ Good Ranchers: American-grown meat, delivered frozen to your doorstep. Use code IRON for $25 off a one-time or off a subscription. Be sure to mention “Tread Lightly Podcast” for how you heard about the company! ✨Join us on Patreon.com/treadlightlyrunning or subscribe on Apple Podcasts for special subscriber-only content! In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why internal subjective feedback and observations can matter more than data alone ✅ Why you can’t compare your data to other people’s data ✅ How Strava can make your…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amanda Brooks, Laura Norris

Topics covered

• Strava anxiety
• data comparison
• training impact
• nocebo effect
• running relationship

Keywords

• Strava
• data anxiety
• running
• training
• comparison trap
• nocebo effect
• performance

Sponsors

Wahoo KICKR RUN, Probio, Good Ranchers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Strava

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