Running a Marathon: How to get a PB with Python
Part of the DevOops: Learning from Failure specialist track
Marathon training daunting, but using data, together with some simple python software, can make it slightly less so. In this talk, I will share my own story about how I used python to attempt to take my marathon training to the next level. The talk will explore how to collect and analyze your running data, improve your training plan and potentially even predict race day performance using machine learning tools. I hope to inspire some fellow runners and leave people thinking about how they can use python in their own personal endeavors.
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I want a ticket!I recently completed my first marathon, and like many other keen runners/driven software engineers may have done, as soon as I crossed the finish line I started to ask myself how I could do it better next time?
In this talk, I will walk through possible ways to improve marathon training and performance by integrating python into your training plan. I will explore how data analysis and machine learning can be leveraged to improve your training efficiency and reduce the possibility of injury while running, all while utilizing standard python libraries like pandas, NumPy and maybe even scikit-learn.
I will use practical examples and anecdotes from my own experiences to discuss how best to use real-time monitoring and feedback to make your own exercise training more insightful and perhaps a bit more interesting. Join me to see how Python can transform your running journey and help you hit your goals!
Female software engineer in a man's world.