Measuring Performance: Metrics vs. Feel

This chapter explores the relationship between athletes' reliance on performance metrics and their physical sensations during sports like running and swimming. It highlights the challenges faced by athletes when their power readings conflict with their feelings, and discusses the distinct training environments of running and swimming compared to cycling. Additionally, the chapter addresses the intricacies of pacing strategies, terrain effects, and the necessity of coach-athlete communication to optimize training and prepare for races.