Chapter
The Science of Running Faster Marathons
1:06:12 - 1:09:51 (03:39)
The desire to run faster marathons has created a culture of meticulous training, nutrition, and discussion, all fueled by advances in technology and the desire to improve human performance, but there are some physical limitations that we cannot ignore.
Clips
The podcast discusses the psychology behind marathon running and how people chase after goals.
1:06:12 - 1:08:38 (02:26)
Psychology
Summary
The podcast discusses the psychology behind marathon running and how people chase after goals. People often work towards attaining certain mile times in marathons, and this drive to reach certain cutoff points illustrates how humans are motivated by the pursuit of specific goals.
ChapterThe Science of Running Faster Marathons
Episode#180 - Prince Ghuman & Matt Johnson - How Marketing Reshapes Our Brains
PodcastModern Wisdom
Anticipation itself can be pleasurable, and may even provide more pleasure than the event or reward that is being anticipated.
1:08:38 - 1:09:51 (01:12)
anticipation, pleasure
Summary
Anticipation itself can be pleasurable, and may even provide more pleasure than the event or reward that is being anticipated. This applies to a range of stimuli, from going out at night to eating chocolate cake.