Influence of different music genres on sport activity experience among marathon runners in Klang Valley

Music in sports has transformed into a powerful performance aid that influences athletes through rhythm cultural impact and distraction from fatigue. While previous research mainly concentrated on music tempo this study examined how specific music genres affect the exercise experiences of active marathon runners in the Klang Valley region. Using a survey administered to over four hundred runners who completed at least one marathon the researchers analyzed genre preferences alongside their effects on athlete motivation physical strength performance and psychological endurance.