second winds
Late-surge stamina boosts
Second winds are renewed energy or strength after initial fatigue.
The term comes from distance running—the moment when exhaustion gives way to easier breathing and restored stamina.
It extends to any resurgence after flagging: I was ready to quit the project, but I got my second wind after the weekend.
The singular form is more common.
- comebackRecovery after decline
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- refreshmentLight food or drink
- catching breathRecovering airflow after exertion
revival · grit · renewal · flow state · energy boost · restoration · recovery · getting back up · breath control · perseverance · pushing through · digging deep · mental fortitude · mind over matter · determination · runner's high · boosts · momentum