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N=1 Reports on the5krunner.com

N=1 data from 2 participant(s). Anonymous (Berlin Marathon): −10 ms (−30%) sustained 7 weeks; Anonymous Oura user: −10 to −15 ms (−30 to −35%) sustained 7 weeks

N=1 Self-Experiment Data

Anonymous (Berlin Marathon)

  • Protocol: Berlin Marathon race; shifted from running to cycling post-race; continued training
  • Before: HRV baseline 33 ms
  • After: HRV averaging 25–26 ms for 7 consecutive weeks; lowest week 23 ms
  • Change: −10 ms (−30%) sustained 7 weeks
  • Duration: 7 wks post-marathon
  • Device: Oura + Garmin FR965

Anonymous Oura user

  • Protocol: Ran Berlin Marathon; shifted from running to cycling post-race; continued training
  • Before: Oura baseline 33 ms
  • After: 25–26 ms weekly avg for 7 consecutive weeks; lowest 23 ms
  • Change: −10 to −15 ms (−30 to −35%) sustained 7 weeks
  • Duration: 7 wks post-marathon
  • Device: Oura Ring + Garmin FR965

Outcomes

  • Heart Rate Variability
    33
    ms (RMSSD)
  • Heart Rate Variability
    30
    ms (RMSSD)
  • Heart Rate Variability
    35
    ms (RMSSD)
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