@harleyyale
For enthusiasts in 2025's booming marathons, cycling, and triathlons, the primary drive is pursuing "transcending self" through extreme personal challenges, testing limits, and achieving goals like finishing an Ironman. Studies (e.g., MOMS scale) show personal achievement, health, and self-esteem rank highest, while social recognition or status labels rank lowest. Completion badges provide satisfaction, but intrinsic growth dominates over external tags.
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