runners high
Jogger's natural buzz
Runner's high is a feeling of euphoria and reduced anxiety that sometimes occurs during or after prolonged aerobic exercise, especially running.
It's attributed to the release of endorphins and endocannabinoids.
The experience varies—some runners chase it for years without success, while others hit it reliably: I finally experienced runner's high around mile eight.
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- second windRenewed energy after fatigue
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- marathonLong-distance footrace
adrenaline · endurance · flow state · sweat · breathless · stride · pace · pavement · trail · finish line · personal best · dopamine · bliss · pushing through · zone · mental clarity · mind over matter · sprint
- runningrun, sprint, sprinting, sprints, jog
- workout effectssweating, sweat, breathlessness, muscle soreness, soreness
- Peak experiencesflow state, epiphany, enlightenment, euphoria, ecstasy
physical sensation/state
runners highhitting the wall
Abrupt energy depletion
bonking · muscle fatigue · exhaustion · soreness · cramps