摘要：Why it could be a good idea to ditch your running watchThe idea of unplugged running is gaining steam in the fitness com...
Why it could be a good idea to ditch your running watch
The idea of unplugged running is gaining steam in the fitness community, as recent studies show that obsessively tracking fitness metrics can lead to negative mindsets and outcomes.
在健身群体中，不戴电子设备跑步的理念越来越受到关注。这是因为近期的研究表明，沉迷追踪记录健身指标会导致消极的心态和结果。
"People used to have an interest in their sport and got enjoyment out of the sport, but now that"s switching to the data," said Eoin Whelan, a senior lecturer in business information systems at the National University of Ireland, Galway. "People will compare themselves to people who are better than them, who are running faster or running longer. And ultimately we know that makes them feel bad."
“以前，人们对自己在做的运动感兴趣，并从中获得快乐。但现在，这种关注正在转向数据。”爱尔兰国立大学戈尔韦分校经济信息系统专业的高级讲师——约恩·惠兰说道，“人们会拿自己和更优秀、跑得更快更久的人做比较。而可想而知，到头来这会让他们难受。”
Whelan also noted that people who are very reliant on smartwatches, fitness trackers or fitness apps are more likely to skip their workout if the batteries on their tracking device are dead.
惠兰还指出，有些人非常依赖智能手表、健身记录设备或健身应用程序，而当运动记录设备没电时，这些人更容易放弃训练。
The information people gather from smartwatches and workout tracking apps can contribute to "information overload" problems, according to psychologist Larry Rosen. His research shows that having a constant flow of information due to technology can lead to "stress, anxiety, loss of sleep, depression, and more."
心理学家拉里·罗森称，人们从智能手表和运动记录 app 上收集的信息可能成为“信息超载”问题背后的原因之一。他的研究表明，接收科技带来的持续的信息流会导致“紧张、焦虑、失眠、抑郁及其他问题”。
Running watch-free is beneficial for more than just the casual jogger or weekend warrior. Olympic marathoner Trevor Hofbauer made headlines for winning the 2019 Canadian Marathon Championships without a watch.
不戴手表跑步不只是对偶尔慢跑的人或者周末勇士有益。奥运会马拉松运动员特雷弗·霍夫鲍尔在不戴手表的情况下，获得了 2019 年加拿大马拉松锦标赛冠军，一时成为新闻的焦点。
He stopped tracking his pace years ago and only trains based on his effort and his overall running time. He said running with a clear wrist also means a clear mind.
他多年前就停止记录配速，仅仅根据自己的体力和跑步时长进行训练。他说，跑步时手腕空空，思维也更清晰。
