By Jess Jones Bill Quinn is a so-called futurist who is using technology to improve his performance in sporting events such as the London Marathon, which is this year sponsored by tech company Tata Consultancy Services. First thing in the morning, most people reach for their phones. Not Bill Quinn though. Instead, he checks his rest and recovery data to gauge how well-rested he is from the previous day’s activities. Quinn is a so-called ‘futurist’—someone fascinated by exploring predictions about the future. His particular focus is on the future of running. Having completed the New York marath…