321. The psychology of run clubs
The Psychology of your 20s
iHeartPodcasts
4.9 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 12 August 2025
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
Running might seem like a solo sport - something we do to clear our heads, hit a goal, or just survive another cardio session. But recently, a new kind of running culture has emerged: one built not on competition, but community. Enter the run club - part fitness, part social ritual, part emotional anchor for a generation craving structure, connection, and purpose. In today’s episode, we explore the quiet psychology of run clubs and why so many of us are drawn to group movement. Whether it’s about healing, identity, accountability, or just having somewhere to be on a Tuesday night, run clubs have become far more than just exercise. They’re spaces of transformation - not just for our bodies, but for our emotional landscapes.
We explore:
• The rise of run clubs as a cultural and social movement
• Connection, identity, and accountability through group movement
• Group belonging and the act of completing a challenge
• Are run clubs the new dating app?
• Run club exclusivity
• The social validation of ‘kudos’
Whether you’re a dedicated runner or someone who wonders why their local park is flooded with Hokas (other brands are available) - this episode is for you.
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| 1:21.1 | Hello everybody and welcome back to the psychology of your 20s, the podcast where we talk through some of the big life |
| 1:29.7 | changes and transitions of our 20s and what they mean for our psychology. |
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