Mind over mountain: study reveals power of Self-Talk in trail running

NCT ID NCT05389111

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at whether teaching runners to use internal self-talk changes how hard they feel they are working during a trail run. 76 healthy adults aged 18-55 completed a treadmill test at a moderate pace. Researchers measured their perceived effort and psychological profiles to understand the connection between inner dialogue and physical exertion.

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Locations

  • CHU Grenoble Alpes

    Grenoble, 38043, France

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