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I superficially understand why people enjoy it, I just can't relate. It doesn't sound fun at all. Sounds like masochism.

• qumpis 4y ago
  Yes, to me too. I of course admire people who can push themselves this hard. Does the reward only come after the racing? In the memory, accomplishment? Seems like many runners are academic and high-achievers in different fields, who're able to carry out long-term projects - I wonder how these traits in career and hobby of running relate
  • jebarker 4y ago
    > Does the reward only come after the racing? In the memory, accomplishment? I started our ultra running because I wanted the achievements. That would never have sustained me doing it over the long term though. Eventually I learned to slow down a bit during the races so that it was less of a sufferfest and I could enjoy them more in the moment. Now just being "out there" is the reward.
• RankingMember 4y ago
  Have you tried it? "Runner's high" is a real thing.