Why it could be a good idea to ditch your running watch
为什么不用跑步手表是个好主意？
The idea of unplugged running is gaining steam （获得动力，迅速增长）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.
他多年前就跟踪停止记录配速，仅仅根据自己的体力和跑步总时长进行训练。他说，跑步时手腕空空，思维也更清晰。
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重点词汇
ditch
/dɪtʃ/
v. 抛弃，摆脱
英文释义：to get rid of sth.
例句：I decided to ditch the old sofa.
例句：Tom ditched his girlfriend.
unplugged
/ʌnˈplʌɡd/
adj. 不插电的；不用电子乐器伴奏的
相关词汇：plug（n. 电源插头）
相关词汇：unplug（v. 拔掉电源）
相关词汇：plug（n. 电源）
词根词缀：un-（否定）
搭配短语：an unplugged concert
gain steam
越来越重要；（发动机）功率变大
相关词汇：steam（n. 蒸汽）
搭配短语：steam engine
例句：The election campaign is gaining steam.
obsessively
/əbˈses.ɪv.li/
adv. 着迷地，过分地
相关词汇：obsessive（adj. 着迷的）
例句：He is obsessive about motor racing.
例句：He couldn't help worrying obsessively about what would happen.
track
/træk/
v. 跟踪记录；追踪
搭配短语：to track the criminal（追踪犯人）
搭配短语：to track the progress of each student（记录每一个学生的进步）
metric
/ˈmet.rɪk/
n. 度量标准
英文释义：a system or standard of measurement
switch
/swɪtʃ/
v. 转换，转向；开/关
词性拓展：switch（n. 开关，电闸）
搭配短语：a light switch
搭配短语：to switch the torch on / off
例句：He can switch easily from French to English.
ultimately
/ˈʌl.tə.mət.li/
adv. 最后，最终
近义词：finally，eventually
例句：We hope ultimately to be able to buy a house of our own.
reliant
/rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/
adj. 依赖的
搭配短语：be reliant on sth.
同义短语：rely on sth.
例句：Most companies are now reliant on / rely on computer technology.
skip
/skɪp/
v. 跳过、不参与某事；轻快地跳跃
例句：The little girl skipped down the path.（小女孩沿着小路蹦蹦跳跳）
搭配短语：to skip breakfast（不吃早餐）
搭配短语：to skip lessons（逃课）
contribute to
促成，造成；捐助，贡献
例句：The company contributed 50 million to the Red Cross.（这家公司给红十字会捐款了 5000 万。）
例句：Alcohol contributes to 100,000 deaths a year in the US.（在美国，酒精每年造成 10 万人死亡。）
overload
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈloʊd/
n. 超载
相关词汇：over（超过），load（v. 装载）
词性拓展：overload（v. 超载）
英文释义：to put too many things in or on something
例句：Large meals overload the digestive system.
constant
/ˈkɑːn.stənt/
adj. 持续不断的
搭配短语：a constant stream of visitors
casual
/ˈkæʒ.uː.əl/
adj. 偶尔的，不定期的；随意的，漫不经心的
英文释义：doing something sometimes, but not often or regularly
搭配短语：casual jobs（临时的工作）
搭配短语：a casual remark（随口说出的话）
made (the) headlines
成为新闻的焦点
相关词汇：headline（n. 新闻标题）
同义表达： hit / grab the headlines
例句：The scandal hit / grabbed the headlines for weeks.
effort
/ˈef.ɚt/
n. 体力，精力；努力
例句：He lifted the box easily, without using much effort.（他没费多大力气就把箱子搬起来了。）
overall
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑːl/
adj. 全部的，总的
英文释义：including everything
搭配短语：an overall winner（总冠军）
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