That runners high i keep hearing about

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  • tbresina
    tbresina Posts: 558 Member
    I kind of want to know this, too...

    I'm currently running between 4-5 miles 3-4x per week. I just started running in May after not running since middle school. At first it was very difficult to do, but I liked the changes that I saw happening with my body, so I stuck with it. I think I'm addicted now, because I get crabby if I don't get my runs in and I like the solitude to think about life...

    How much different does the 'high' feel?

    I know I am addicted and I think that is the high everyone is talking about- its the feeling of wanting to do another run, its not an actual stoned type of high but just a good feeling that comes from doing something good for yourself!
  • AJ_MotherRunner
    AJ_MotherRunner Posts: 175 Member
    Mine usually hits about mile 2 but a fantastic playlist must be involved. If I am not feeling my music the "high" doesn't occur. That is just me though. I consider running my therapy. I get all cranky when I can't get a good run in. :sad:
  • ukulele2010
    ukulele2010 Posts: 126 Member
    I guess I do not experience runners high as early as most people - I usually feel something like runners high when I am in "good" condition after about mile 12.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. I've gotten it at 1.5 miles, 3 miles and sometimes 10 minutes after I'm done running. I don't know if there's any way to get the endorphins consistently.
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    The science behind the high:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/health/nutrition/27best.html
  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    I kind of want to know this, too...

    I'm currently running between 4-5 miles 3-4x per week. I just started running in May after not running since middle school. At first it was very difficult to do, but I liked the changes that I saw happening with my body, so I stuck with it. I think I'm addicted now, because I get crabby if I don't get my runs in and I like the solitude to think about life...

    How much different does the 'high' feel?

    That's the high for many! You begin to love it and crave it. I always feel great after my runs and have a sense of accomplishment!
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I usually get it after about 20-30 minutes. The only way I can describe it is PURE BLISS. It works better than any pain pill I've ever taken and I thank GOD when I get it. I have a lot of aches and pains and when it kicks in, I feel like Wonder Woman. No more foot pain, knee pain is gone, my mood is better, I feel like I can run forever and never get out of breath. I'm addicted to it and wish I had it more often.
  • Surisaddai
    Surisaddai Posts: 142 Member
    I don't think it happens at the moment, but I have found that after running everyday for 3 days that I am in a much better mood :)
  • campi_mama
    campi_mama Posts: 350 Member


    I think is must be different for eveyone, I just feel like I own the world, and it is just so darn peaceful
    This is the best description for me. Some runs are tortured and then sometimes I just feel on top of the world. Distance doesn't really make a difference. I'll hit my high on short runs or long runs. Depends on the day.
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Runner's-High
  • angbunny22
    angbunny22 Posts: 54 Member
    i think it defers for everyone. Mine used to be 4 miles but since i started training for Half's i now dont' get it till mile 7+. love it.
  • gonabfit
    gonabfit Posts: 711 Member
    I've run marathons, 1/2 marathons, 10Ks etc... I usually get a runner's high after I've been working out consistently for a few days. And I feel it AFTER the run, never during. I LOVE my runs and the endorphin rush after!
  • LindaLou252
    LindaLou252 Posts: 106
    On today's run... it was at 4 miles. It's usually after that point where you feel like you're dog tired and can't run another step. You either dig deeper, walk, or stop. When you make the choice to dig deeper and keep going, before you know it, you 're like... This is awesome. I am awesome. My breathing is steady. My HR finally found a place to steady itself. I'm pretty sure I could run forever. I can't believe I questioned whether or not I wanted to run today. Yes, I talk to myself a lot when I run.... Haha
  • crazy_indeed
    crazy_indeed Posts: 138 Member
    I usually get a runner's high around mile 3, once I hit this point I feel like Forest Gump.

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