The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon The Wisdom of Feel: Transcending Data Through Intuitive Running
Mar 7, 2025
Explore the value of intuitive running and how it complements data-driven training. Discover tips to identify a good coach and why coaching is essential for perceptual development. Learn to refine your sensations and adjust workouts based on daily feedback. John highlights the significance of feel in marathon pacing and fueling strategies and shares practical exercises to enhance your perceptual wisdom. Unlock the art of racing by combining intuition with selective metrics for optimum performance.
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From Injury To A 17-Minute PB
- John Starrett recounts coaching Sarah Cox from severe injury to successive marathons and big PBs.
- She improved from 3:39 to 3:11 with careful progressive training and recovery management.
Measurement Lag Limits Technology
- Continuous internal feedback outpaces intermittent lab tests or time trials.
- Measurement lag makes exclusive reliance on periodic metrics misleading for day-to-day training.
Metrics Miss The Full Picture
- External metrics capture only fragments like heart rate or pace, missing neuromuscular and mechanical signals.
- The body's perceptual system integrates many inputs simultaneously into a richer signal than any single device.
