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Exploring the Pain Cave: Limits of Endurance
This chapter examines the motivations behind participating in long-distance races and the transformative journey of pushing physical and mental limits. The speaker uses the metaphor of the 'pain cave' to explore personal challenges, resilience, and self-discovery encountered during endurance sports. Additionally, the discussion includes the dynamics of gender differences in performance, emphasizing individual growth and community support among athletes in ultra-marathons.