Data, metrics, technology, and analytics - there are tools and tech that measure everything for an athlete. Wearables and apps track your sleep data, monitor your glucose, detail your sweat composition, and offer an endless list of information. For some people, tracking and assessing every training minute represents a drive toward high performance and specificity. For others, the data is a distraction that can be confusing and even lead to paralysis of performance. Some people go all in and build their performance around the information, while others prefer to ignore it and dismiss it altogether. So, how do you find balance? How do you use the gadgets, tools, and available analytics to amplify your athletic performance? In today’s episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Matt breaks down performance data into two main ideas looked at through the lens of the time-starved athlete. Matt discusses: How to get the most out of devices that track power and pace during training or a race. By just viewing the simple fact that your power and pace is just simply information on output, it can open up the gateway to create a much more harmonious and powerful measure for you. (33:27) and How to leverage wearables and health-tracking devices without becoming consumed by the information. If you choose to go out and get an Aura Ring or a Whoop band or look at some of the information that comes off of your watches, and you decide to utilize these tools, you better be able to get out of the weeds on the day to day basis, and come up for a broader perspective. (43:28) Matt provides perspective on how to utilize data and metrics to support your progress, and how to identify what works for you and what is simply cluttering your performance journey. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - 5:35 - Welcome and Episode Introduction 5:43 - 54:21 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 255: Data and Analytics - How You Can Leverage for Better Performance in a Time-starved Life Purple Patch Video Podcast and More Lauren Fleshman - Interview and Book Signing at The Purple Patch Center Free Webinar - Maximize Your 70.3 or IRONMAN Performance as a Time-Starved Athlete The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Coaching Consultation Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don’t just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events