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Why do people have an obsession to even and round numbers?

ReallySlow

The whole "aura" surrounding a 100 mile week on this site made me wonder: Why do people like round numbers?

For example: You could run a 99 mile week and get the same exact amount of fitness as if you had run a 100 mile week, however the 100 mile week is much more personally gratifying.

Also, instead of just ending a run at let's say, 4.98 miles, many people will run just a few extra steps to get the full 5.

Why is this?

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