runners high?

Question

has anyone ever had runners high? what is it like and how do you get it? i run cross country and im just curious.

Answer 1

its when you take a couple puffs u no...of that good stuff....uno wat i mean?

Answer 2

The phenomenon of a "runner's high" most certainly exists. I don't know that anyone actually claims that it does not exist except perhaps people who have never done high intensity exercise for a long period of time. There is overwhelming evidence that it exists, and researchers study the phenomenon all the time (see link below). In fact, a wide variety of activities produce this effect, including swimming and bicycling. Basically, you just need for perform an exercise continuously for a long period of time and your body makes it happen. I used to never get runner's high either until I started running long distances. The first time I got it was when I ran 8 miles while training for my first marathon. After that, I usually get runner's high after about 4 to 5 miles of continuous running. I have also felt it doing laps at a swimming pool, but it takes me a lot longer. How much exercise is necessary before it happens depends on the individual, but most people I run into tell me something similar. The exact experience seems to differ from person to person. Some people say that it just sort of happens without them realizing it. Others say that it's like a light bulb that suddenly goes on in your brain where your entire world looks brighter and more brilliant somehow. For me, it's like when you turn on a fluorescent light bulb and it just sort of flickers for a while before it suddenly shines. Anyway, yes, a runner's high most certainly exists and it feels GREAT! If you want to feel it for yourself, the easiest way is just to start running for a long time. It is absolutely worth it.

Answer 3

Different people react differently.

Some people get the endorphin rush as they run or right after they run, and they feel great.

As for me, I have been running for years. I can honestly say that it sucks to run. However, after I am done, I feel better after taking the shower. My runner's high comes the following few days. I would feel like I can do things faster and better, walk with that little hop, sleep less, and just having a general sense of feeling good. When I don't run, I feel so sluggish and tired, and even 7 hours of sleep just won't do.

I agree with the comment that you probably won't get runner's high doing cross country. i have to get into 5-7 miles to feel that effect.

Answer 4

I got my 1st ever runners high last Sunday, during my 1st 1/2 marathon. I had started slowly, knowing that it was going to be a challenging distance and started to pick up the tempo after the 1st few km. At about the halfway point, I started to feel fatigue and anxious and slowed down, as I was afraid I would not be able to complete the distance. Then a kind fellow runner offered me an energy gel pack, asking me to take it as it would help me. I thank her but declined as I thought that she would need it for herself. Immediately I felt as if my strength returned and I suddenly started picking up speed and running effortlessly for the next few kilometers. There was no feeling of fatigue at all and my mind just took over the body. At that time, I still did not know the term "runners high". It was only after I related this experience to a fellow runner the next day that he explained to me that it seemed I had experienced runners high. I am really greatful to that kind lady who had helped me experienced this feeling. I believe the trigger occurred because I was at the right distance (about 10km) and at the same time there was this encouragement from this fellow runner.

Answer 5

Run until you are tired then keep going. After you have gone past a certain pain threshold your body will start producing "pain killers". These are what give you that euphoric feeling when you quit running that is referred to as a runner's high. I find that the older I get, the easier it is to acheive this state.

Answer 6

When the endorphins your body releases to cope with physical and mental stress begin to be circulated throughout the body it gives an uplifting, happy, euphoric sensation. Personally I only get them once in a while and I know when it happens I can run like the wind for miles. It feels great. It is difficult to explain exactly what it feels like, but the potential to feel the way it makes you feel is enough reason for me to go running almost every day and to survive 17 mile runs.

Answer 7

Don't expect to get it running xc. You'll probably have to wait until you run in the 5 - 10 mile range before you should expect a runner's high.

Good Luck

Answer 8

I could be wrong (I'm just now starting to run after 20 years of a sedentary life), but I thought it's when a runner has reached his limit and is now low oxygenating his brain causing a delusional euphoric effect.

Otherwise, it might just be getting a second wind....lol

=^)
~jaz~

Answer 9

excellent I just got it after running up a steep 400meter hill with a 420 ft rise 8 times in a row. You feel like you can run as fast as you want forever. After you have a good mood for the whole day

Answer 10

i think most people get it on longer runs. between 5-12 miles or something like that.