Information, decision making, training and technology | EP#452

In this interview, originally published on the Endurance Innovation podcast, Michael Liberzon interviews Mikael Eriksson on topics related to  acquiring and applying information and knowledge in an endurance sports context. 

 

       

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-The role of social media, short-form vs. long-form content, and red flags for misinformation

-Decision making and evaluation of potential training interventions as well as new products, technology, and metrics

-Understanding relevance, validity, accuracy and precision

-What data and which metrics should you focus on in your training process? 

-Data, information, knowledge and wisdom

 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

-Endurance Innovation podcast

-Resources:  The Nature of Training, Antifragile, Peak Performance, Start at the End, Science of Running, Factfulness, Ultralearning, Think Like a Rocket Scientist, James Clear's newsletter, David Lipman's substack, Manuel Sola's substack,  The Physical Performance Show, The Training Science podcast, On Coaching, The Triathlon Hour,  @bradstulberg, @stevemagness, @knowledgeiswatt, @ylmsportscience, @gudiol

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-Portugal Training Camp 2025

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