Researchers, producers and coaches on tempo, entrainment and the playlist that actually makes you run faster.
The effect of music on endurance output is small but reliable — and it is almost entirely about perceived effort rather than physiology.
Tempo matching matters less than people assume. Familiarity and emotional association do more work than beats per minute.
The talk closes with a live experiment on stage, using the audience as the sample.
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+50 coins per comment- IDInes DekkerLegend2 days ago
Did the 21K last year and this read brought the whole thing back. That last kilometre under the yellow arch is unreal.
- MNMarek NovakMover1 day ago
Anyone else pairing the morning social run with the afternoon recovery circuit? Best combo of the week, my legs said thank you.
- YTYuki TanakaBold22 hours ago
The sprint lab data was the highlight for me. Walked out with my own gait model and instantly changed how I warm up.
- SASofia AlvesStarter5 hours ago
New to SPORTIFY this year — is the Friday night set beginner friendly or should I start with the rooftop sundown?