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Grit and a goal: tricking your brain into loving running

Grit and a goal: tricking your brain into loving running

Update: 2024-10-052
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We know running is good for the body, but what about the brain? 

Hear from people who love running about the psychological tools they use to stay active, including some advice from a professor who's taught their entire class to run a marathon. 

Looking for something to listen to next? Check out our episode Why being a beginner is good for you.

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Grit and a goal: tricking your brain into loving running

Grit and a goal: tricking your brain into loving running

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