i've only heard about it but i've never experienced it myself. right now i've been running on the treadmill for about 20 minutes every other day but i'm trying to work up. how long do you have to run before you start to get runner's high?
2006-06-24 02:10:03 · 10 answers · asked by shrimpylicious 3 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
I don't know if I get runner's high, but after doing about 45 minutes of intense cardio (can be on the treadmill), I do feel those endorphins kick in.
You have to do more than 20 minutes and you have to be up in that cardio range (usually the treadmill has a chart right on it to give you a rough estimate of heart rates). Keep your heart rate up at that cardio level for at least 30 minutes consistently and you should start to flow into that endorphin state. It lasts for a while after you finish, too. I have to jack up the treadmill to a steep incline to get my heart rate in the target zone. If you are in good shape, you will have to do that too or your heart will never get the workout it needs and you won't be in that cardio zone.
2006-06-24 02:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The body releases endorphines while running. These endorphines create a state of euphoria also known as the runner's high. But it may take some time and distance to make it happen. Running further and/or faster. Don't force yourself there. it takes some time to build up to the levels you're hoping for.
2006-06-24 02:17:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mz NQ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a multitude of things...
first off, you'll probably have to run for an hour or so before you might get that feeling...it will come over you rather quickly, like an epiphany. It's a euphoric feeling and it makes you feel as if you could run all day long...it's like nothing you could experience otherwise.
It depends on your mood too...If you don't like running, or are otherwise distracted while you are running, you might not be ready for it to hit you.
I don't run right now but I remember when I was running 10+ miles on a Saturday, I'd get that runner's high and I could really feel like I could run all day. And boy, did I need that energy to get through that long of a run.
Happy feet! :)
2006-06-24 02:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by stingerlsu02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Runner's high is the feeling of happy power you get when you get what's called your Second Wind". It's great - you feel you can run forever. But I don't know if you can get it on a treadmill, and Singapore may not be big enough : try Malaysia.
2006-06-24 02:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been running competitively for 45 seasons. I've run every distance from 60 yds to marthon. In all that time, I have never experienced "runners high".
2006-06-24 11:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go outside! I never believed a 'runners high' was possible, until I ran 5 kms without stopping. I was so proud of myself. The next times out I beat my time and felt like I could run forever. I also felt so strong and invincible (until I broke my foot LOL).
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2006-06-24 02:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by Scooter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dr. told me that i should run 5 miles a day for ten days
I havent experienced runners high but...........
Im 50 miles from my house.... what do i do now?
2006-06-24 02:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by snakeman11426 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you can get it on a treadmill. I've gotten it in as little as six laps on the track.
2006-06-24 02:14:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is caused by endorphins. try getting them another way like through flogging
2006-06-24 02:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by absynthian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try injecting yourself with adrenaline.
2006-06-24 02:15:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jonas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋