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Robert O Deaner1, Vittorio Addona2, Brian Hanley3
1Department of Psychology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, United States.
Frontiers in Psychology
|March 16, 2019
Summary
Marathon runners who take risks with their initial pace (risk taking in pace) are more likely to slow down later in the race. This psychological factor significantly impacts marathon pacing strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Exercise Science
- Endurance Event Physiology
Background:
- Pacing in endurance events is influenced by physiological, energetic, environmental, and psychological factors.
- The role of individual psychological variation in pacing has been under-explored despite recent indications of its importance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predictive power of five psychological constructs on marathon slowing.
- To determine if psychological variation influences pacing decisions in marathon runners.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to over 1,300 marathon runners.
- Psychological constructs assessed included competitiveness, goal achievement, risk taking in pace (RTP), domain-specific risk taking, and willingness to suffer.
- Statistical analyses were performed to identify predictors of marathon slowing.
Main Results:
- Risk taking in pace (RTP) emerged as a robust predictor of marathon slowing.
- RTP remained a significant predictor even when controlling for other psychological factors, training, and experience.
- Individual differences in psychological constructs, particularly RTP, influence pacing decisions.
Conclusions:
- Marathon runners consciously consider trade-offs when making pacing decisions.
- Risk taking in pace is a key psychological determinant of pacing performance and marathon slowing.
- Understanding psychological variation is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of endurance event pacing.
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