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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
Being a graduate student isn’t cheap, but there are a few benefits we reap as students. Here are a few “free” things you can do as an NC State student. Concerts If you’re a music lover, University Activities Board (UAB) plans several concerts throughout the year and holds karaoke monthly Continue reading Free Things to Do as an NCSU Student
In the fall semester, students in the IAA program participated in a two-week communication training where we created a presentation on a topic of our choosing. As a lifelong basketball fan, I chose to share the differences in 3-point attempts over time in the NBA. While researching statistics and trends Continue reading You Might Not Like It, But This is What Peak Performance Looks Like…