Validating Subjective Ratings with Wearable Data for a Nuanced Understanding of Load-Recovery Status in Elite Endurance Athletes

These findings indicate an influence of external aspects and advocate for a multifaceted approach to the assessment of load-recovery balance, well-being and performance. Moreover, personalized analyses proved more accurate than group averages, emphasizing the need for individualized monitoring. Integrating subjective and objective data appears essential for nuanced understanding of the athlete status, advancing high-performance monitoring and athletic health management.