Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports coach and journalist. He is the author of more than 20 books, including 80/20 Running, How Bad Do You Want It?, and Brain Training for Runners. The Hybrid Letter sat down with Matt to discuss optimal training strategies, the cognitive challenges of endurance races, and how elite athletes find their limits.
Thanks for bringing up devices. I ruck and the Fitbit is always telling me O should feel off when I feel great or great when I feel off. The devices also are bad at understanding rucking as an exercise which leads to it telling you VO2 Max is declining because it thinks you’re doing a regular outdoor walk without realizing you’re carrying 30 pounds on your back. I tossed my fitbit in a box under my desk.
Thanks for bringing up devices. I ruck and the Fitbit is always telling me O should feel off when I feel great or great when I feel off. The devices also are bad at understanding rucking as an exercise which leads to it telling you VO2 Max is declining because it thinks you’re doing a regular outdoor walk without realizing you’re carrying 30 pounds on your back. I tossed my fitbit in a box under my desk.