The logic makes sense, especially if you consider sensory negotiation its own special activity using various cognitive tools. But also, there are some very int

The logic makes sense, especially if you consider sensory negotiation its own special activity using various cognitive tools. But also, there are some very interesting layers of things going on. In talking to various athletes about running, the mental process and related result of the activity sometimes seems completely different from person to person to a stark degree. As an example, some long-distance runners experience running as a de facto journaling exercise, as they are able to benefit from an ongoing internal monologue. So the results are similar to getting free mental wellness care for as long as you care to run. So, that's also a lot of what we'd call growth and development going on. They also report that this is unique to running for them, IOW they don't experience this sitting at a desk. And that's just one example process and outcome, with others being similarly prized, if completely different. (If this was something I experienced myself, I think I might be a distance runner too... It's pretty cool.)