I'm working on a story for Runner's World about the differences between someone running a marathon at the front of the pack versus the back of the pack. I'm looking for a sports psychologist to weigh on things like: Does the longer time on course pose a different kind of mental challenge than running at higher intensity for a shorter period? How does cognitive fatigue manifest differently across marathon paces? Is pain perceived differently at different intensities? Does a faster marathon hurt more acutely, while a slower one wears people down more gradually? e the psychological demands of maintaining high intensity for 2–3 hours versus staying motivated for 5+ hours? Do faster runners experience more psychological pressure to hit splits or qualify for Boston, while slower runners might face different stressors like time cutoffs or crowding? Are there common psychological techniques used differently by faster vs. slower marathoners?

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I'm looking for biomechanics experts and physical therapists (DPT) to explain the core’s role in running (looking for some fresh takes on this, like this is extra important now considering how much time we spend sitting when we're not running or somesuch), and then share signs that a runner might need to work on their core along with ways to address weaknesses (this should include specific exercise moves but also what to think about on the run or when to do the moves—like as a warmup to activate the core, or something).

Published on: 9/23/2025

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