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I love rock climbing. Though I’ve only been climbing for about one year, it has quickly become one of my favorite pastimes. Since starting at the Institute in June, I’ve already gained a reputation for being the student who takes any opportunity to ask my classmates if they’d like to Continue reading The Beta for Data – Why Rock Climbing is Ideal for Data Scientists
On a hot Saturday morning, I lined up at the starting line to begin an 8-mile tempo that tested my fitness level. The road to the finish line was not smooth, but I victoriously crossed it at 50 minutes and 42 seconds, averaging 6:19/mile. The time I achieved was only possible Continue reading Runner’s High
When people think of “cycling,” something like the Tour de France might come to mind. However, cyclists can be mountain bikers, commuters, or anyone on any kind of bike. If you ride regularly for utility, training, or enjoyment you may be curious about your rides: How fast can I ride to Continue reading Quantifying Sport: Why Cycling is THE Sport for any ‘Data Nerd’
When learning any skill, we often hear the classic phrase “Practice makes perfect.” However, that phrase is frequently replaced with “Only perfect practice makes perfect.” Perfect practice doesn’t mean that we avoid mistakes and errors when practicing – we’re only human, after all. Instead, perfect practice is deliberate practice. Practice Continue reading Perfect Practice in Professional League of Legends Teams