Why New Running Routes Seem Longer Than They Are

Most runners agree that the more familiar they are with a particular route, the easier that route becomes. New routes seem longer than they are, and familiar routes seem shorter. What’s up with that?  Best Life Magazine reports on new research that suggests that runners’ fatigue starts not in the muscles, but in the brain, which keeps a careful watch on the body’s energy consumption, and prefers to err on the side of caution. But if the brain knows exactly when the exertion will soon come it an end, it will override the cautionary shut down and keep you going strong.
Read more in Best Life about how to keep the energy switch on ‘On.”