抄録
In investigating the psychological characteristics of middle–aged and older runners dealing with severe life challenges, this study revealed a prominent tendency among participants to positively reframe their current life circumstances. Guided by the insights and learning gained through running, these individuals actively reconstruct how they perceive their life challenges, define their own identity, and navigate their relationships with others. They had found out the common points between running and living experientially through taking actions by themselves and cherishing concerned persons extremely.
