#2801. When Falling Just Short is a Good Thing: The Effect of Past Performance on Improvement

December 2026publication date
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Abstract:
The article explores how distance from reference points affects future performance. The results show that round numbers and personal bests motivate runners, while slightly missing a goal improves future performance.
Keywords:
marathons; performance; reference dependence; round numbers

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