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It’s been another intense and inspiring week! The Tour de France continues to amaze us with its grit, crashes, mountain breakaways, and team tactics. Even if you're mostly a runner, this race is worth following — and like last week, we'll break it down in our "What's Going On in the Tour de France" section below.

This week we’re talking tech — not just what’s on your feet, but what you wear on your body that can actually help you train smarter.
Yes, we all love talking about shoes. But today we’re diving into wearables, sensors, cycling computers, tri wetsuits, and more. Because whether you’re chasing a 5K PR, prepping for your first triathlon, or just enjoying the ride, the right data can help you train with purpose.

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📊 Wearable Tech for Better Training — Metrics That Matter

Smart gear isn’t just cool—it’s useful when you know what to do with the data. Let’s break it down:

❤️ Heart Rate: Your Internal Speedometer

• HR training zones help gauge effort and optimize aerobic development.
• Use tools like Polar, Garmin, Coros, or Whoop to monitor stress and recovery.

🦵 Cadence: Stride or Pedal Rhythm

• Runners aim for 170–180 spm (strides per minute), cyclists for a smooth 80–100 rpm.
• Keeping cadence steady helps reduce injury and fatigue over time.

🧪 VO2 Max & Aerobic Threshold

• Your VO2 max is a ceiling for endurance, but aerobic threshold tells you how efficiently you perform.
• Many wearables estimate this—use it to guide race pacing and long runs.

📈 Power Meters (Cyclists & Triathletes)

• Track watts to understand load, effort, and fatigue.
• Apps like TrainingPeaks or Stryd (for runners) help dial in zones.

🧥 Beyond the Watch: Wetsuits, Kits, and Aero Gains

• Tri suits and wetsuits like Roka, HUUB, or Zone3 are designed for performance, flexibility, and drag reduction.
• Cyclists are pushing tech boundaries with aero helmets, carbon wheels, and smart bike computers like Wahoo and Hammerhead.
• These aren’t gimmicks—they improve thermoregulation, biomechanics, and time efficiency.

Bottom line? Use your tech intentionally. Metrics are just numbers unless you reflect and adjust based on them.

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Post of the week Tour de France: Alaphilippe celebrates on stage 15 … but discovers Wellens won long before him Read article

🧠 This Week is About… Being a Smart Athlete

The data’s there—your job is to use it. Whether it’s listening to your heart rate during intervals or dialing your power output on a climb, training smart = training strong.
📲 Tag us in your ride/run setups and tech stack this week. We’d love to feature them: #pmprunning | #pmpride

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Train smart. Wear what helps you—not what’s trending. And never forget: the best “tech” is consistency, patience, and purpose.

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What's Going On in the Tour de France

🟡 Pogacar’s Commanding Lead:

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) has solidified his grip on the yellow jersey, leading Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) by 4 minutes and 13 seconds. His dominance was evident in Stage 12, where he won the summit finish at Hautacam, and in Stage 13's mountain time trial at Peyragudes, extending his overall lead. cycling​

🚴‍♂️ Stage Highlights

• Stage 11 (Toulouse): Jonas Abrahamsen clinched a narrow victory over Mauro Schmid in a two-man sprint.New York​
• Stage 12 (Hautacam): Pogačar delivered a powerful solo attack, distancing Vingegaard by over two minutes16Reuters​
• Stage 13 (Peyragudes ITT): Pogačar outpaced Vingegaard by 36 seconds in the mountain time trial.Cyclingnews​
• Stage 14 (Superbagnères): Thymen Arensman secured a solo victory, while Pogačar edged out Vingegaard for second place.Cyclingnews​
• Stage 15 (Carcassonne): Tim Wellens achieved a solo win, completing his set of Grand Tour stage victories.Julian Alaphilippe, despite dislocating his shoulder earlier, mistakenly celebrated a win, unaware he had finished third.Le Tour​

🔥 Team Dynamics and Controversies

Visma-Lease a Bike faced internal challenges, with criticisms directed at their strategy and support for Vingegaard.A notable incident occurred in Stage 15 when Pogačar expressed frustration over Visma's aggressive tactics while Vingegaard was recovering from a crash.Reddit​

🏔️ Upcoming Challenges

The race approaches its final week with formidable stages, including the ascent of Mont Ventoux, known for its unpredictability.Despite Pogačar's lead, the challenging terrain could still influence the general classification.YouTube+3​

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What wearable metric do you rely on the most? Heart Rate ❤️ VO2 Max or Threshold Zones 🧪 Cadence / Power ⚡ I’m still figuring it out 🤷‍♂️

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