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Podcast: The Long Run Show
Episode: Why Do People Get Upset With Their Finishing Times?
Description: Why Do People Get Upset With Their Finishing Times?In this episode, we unpack the surprising emotional weight behind race results and marathon finish times. From the pressure of personal goals to the comparison trap fuelled by apps and social media, we explore why runners sometimes cross the finish line feeling frustrated instead of proud.We break down:⢠The psychology behind time-based disappointment⢠How expectations and identity shape race-day emotions⢠The difference between healthy ambition and harmful self-criticism⢠How to reframe a âbadâ time into meaningful progress...