World Record Data Collection
Written by Chris Taylor
Taylor is a UKA Running Coach and an Expedition Leader. He's coached multiple world record holders, has organised record-breaking events on all 7 continents, and has helped raise more than £4million for charity.
16th August 2024
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👨💻 World record data collection
The below video gives an insight into how we operated Spencer Matthews’ Great Desert Challenge and provides an overview of some of the data we collected.
The Great Desert Challenge was a successful Guinness World Record attempt, in which Spencer Matthews ran 30 desert marathons in 30 days (all on sand) in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan.
He also raised over £600,000 for Global’s Make Some Noise charity.
1️⃣ General Health:
💊 Heights Vitals+, Biotic+, Magnesium+
💆♂️ Physio with Jonny (1 hour daily)
2️⃣ Data Collection:
🤒 BodyCAP e-Pill Core Temperature (continuous)
🔥 CORE Thermal Energy Transfer Sensor (back-up)
📈 COROS Heart Rate (continuous)
⚖️ Bodyweight (before and after)
🥃 Urine Osmolality (before and after)
🌡️ Air Temperature & Relative Humidity (hourly)
💧 Fluid Intake (continuous)
🧂 Precision Fuel & Hydration Sodium Intake (continuous)
3️⃣ Cooling Interventions:
🧊 LUMI Ice Barrel and CT2 Chiller
💦 Cold Water Pouring
🥤 Cold Water Ingestion
❄️ Ice Towels
🚙 Air-Conditioned Support Vehicle
4️⃣ Data Analysis & Case Study:
👩🔬 Dr Freya Bayne (LSBU Human Performance Centre)
5️⃣ Evidence Collection:
🗺️ Pre-Approved Route
⌚️ COROS 2 x GPS Watches Recording Each Marathon
📡 Garmin InReach Satellite Devices (tracking)
📸 Regular Photo and Video Evidence
📝 Witness Statements & Log Books
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👨💻 World record data collection
The below video gives an insight into how we operated Spencer Matthews’ Great Desert Challenge and provides an overview of some of the data we collected.
The Great Desert Challenge was a successful Guinness World Record attempt, in which Spencer Matthews ran 30 desert marathons in 30 days (all on sand) in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan.
He also raised over £600,000 for Global’s Make Some Noise charity.
1️⃣ General Health:
💊 Heights Vitals+, Biotic+, Magnesium+
💆♂️ Physio with Jonny (1 hour daily)
2️⃣ Data Collection:
🤒 BodyCAP e-Pill Core Temperature (continuous)
🔥 CORE Thermal Energy Transfer Sensor (back-up)
📈 COROS Heart Rate (continuous)
⚖️ Bodyweight (before and after)
🥃 Urine Osmolality (before and after)
🌡️ Air Temperature & Relative Humidity (hourly)
💧 Fluid Intake (continuous)
🧂 Precision Fuel & Hydration Sodium Intake (continuous)
3️⃣ Cooling Interventions:
🧊 LUMI Ice Barrel and CT2 Chiller
💦 Cold Water Pouring
🥤 Cold Water Ingestion
❄️ Ice Towels
🚙 Air-Conditioned Support Vehicle
4️⃣ Data Analysis & Case Study:
👩🔬 Dr Freya Bayne (LSBU Human Performance Centre)
5️⃣ Evidence Collection:
🗺️ Pre-Approved Route
⌚️ COROS 2 x GPS Watches Recording Each Marathon
📡 Garmin InReach Satellite Devices (tracking)
📸 Regular Photo and Video Evidence
📝 Witness Statements & Log Books