37D - Sciencing My Way Through Ultrarunning: Intro

The Perception & Action Podcast

Oct 11, 2016•15 min

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Episode description

Thinking aloud about some sports science issues as I prepare for my first 50K ultra. What is the optimal focus of attention for a runner and how does it change as you switch from road to trail? How can one best acquire the skill of downhill running? Does it depend on where you look?

Articles/links:

My training log: https://www.strava.com/athletes/17201121

Race I am doing: http://www.aravaiparunning.com/cave-creek-thriller/

Related blog post with figures: http://perceptionaction.com/37d/

“Look around while running!” Attentional focus effects in inexperienced runners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PE0fbapiyQ

More information:

http://perceptionaction.com/

My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)

My ASU Web page

Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)

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