Nick Thompson joins the show to talk about use cases for AI in ultra-trail running, the concept of technology doping, urban design for run commuting, his new book The Running Ground, and some of his fairly low-key favorite races in the sport -including the Escarpment, the Twisted Branch 100K, and more.

Chapters:

• 02:00 The Intersection of AI and Ultra Running
• 05:10 Exploring the Role of Technology in Training
• 08:12 The Future of Coaching in the Age of AI
• 10:59 Urban Design and Run Commuting
• 14:08 The Impact of Analytics on Sports
• 20:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Running
• 31:44 The Complexity of Commitment in Sports
• 37:11 The Luddite Perspective on Modernity
• 38:55 Sketches of Meaningful Lives
• 43:12 Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience
• 45:54 Ambition vs. Spiritual Awakening
• 53:32 Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Path Races
• 57:42 Influencing Public Figures in Ultra Running
  
  

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Additional Links:

• Follow Nick on LinkedIn, The Running Ground
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