Thoughts On
A collection of 7 posts
Should PERMA(V) become REVAMP?
The PERMA model for wellbeing grew out of positive psychology. To me, putting the P first reflects the bias of the field and, perhaps, its naivete.
· Scott Semple
The Poor Man's Power Meter
Learn how to use respiration rate to monitor training intensity and target a sustainable race pace.
· Scott Semple
Five Benefits of Training in Silence
Silence doesn’t just remove noise—it reveals signal. And multiplies it by ten.
· Scott Semple
How much faster is skimo race gear?
A lot. Based on some back-of-the-napkin testing, every 1% increase in total system weight led to a 5% decrease in uphill speed.
· Scott Semple
"Skimo" means racing. 🏴☠️
As the name implies, skimo has had most of the mountaineering taken out of it. And that's a good thing; there's a big benefit.
· Scott Semple
Should WHOOP be called WHOOPs?
I hoped a WHOOP would guide me toward better recovery. I sent it back for a refund.
· Scott Semple
Guy's gone.
As one of the most prolific ice climbers in the world, Guy Lacelle was—more importantly—a charming character and all-around good guy.
· Scott Semple