What is this "runner's high" you speak of

[Mo0o]

Recently decided to get off my ass and start a jogging routine. How many people actually feel a runner's high? I've read about it in school and heard about it but have never ever felt it. Sounds like a lot of hoo-ey to me. I bet its a conspiracy by Nike and new balance to sell more shoes

 

[Bateluer]

Nah, I get a runners high all the time. You just have to be in the zone, the pace where you can continue to run continuously for an extended period.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
Nah, I get a runners high all the time. You just have to be in the zone, the pace where you can continue to run continuously for an extended period.

At which point in the run do you get this high? I was really just kidding about all the stuff in teh OP, i think liekly im just not running long enough for the endorphins to build up

 

[Scouzer]

I have the same thoughts... when I exercise it makes me really freaking grouchy and I get absolutely zero pleasure from it. It often puts me in a bad mood for the rest of the day. Exercising is fucking miserable.

I'm not a fatty either, 6'0" 165lb

 

[shortylickens]

If you are in good shape in can be a long time before the endorphins and shit kick in. Also, a leisurely jog wont do it. You really have to stress yourself and make your body feel the drain, then wait for the 2nd wind.

 

[BlackTigers]

It takes me about two miles for it to kick in, and that's at a pace that's probably faster than I feel comfortable running at... =/

 

[OCGuy]

This usually happens to me when I stop in the middle of my treadmill workout at 24 Hour Fitness and do a line off the bench in the locker room.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
If you are in good shape in can be a long time before the endorphins and shit kick in. Also, a leisurely jog wont do it. You really have to stress yourself and make your body feel the drain, then wait for the 2nd wind.

oh lord, im just gonna go do some coke, brb

 

[yllus]

Been wondering this too - I do 5 km or so on the treadmill at a time and all I feel is tired. 😛

 

[Atomic Playboy]

You have to push through the point where you say, "Fuck it, I'm exhausted, I need a Gatorade and a shower," and force your body to continue past the point of physical exhaustion. At this point, you get a second wind, coupled with the "runner's high." I'm just tossing out a wild guess, but I'd say the body's natural defense against muscle fatigue potentially getting you killed in a fight or flight scenario is to release endorphins so the exhaustion or pain is not noticeable and you are able to ignore it.

It is fun though. Cheap too.

 

[PottedMeat]

Originally posted by: OCguy
This usually happens to me when I stop in the middle of my treadmill workout at 24 Hour Fitness and do a line off the bench in the locker room.

That's unsanitary. Can't you find some chick and do it off her ass or tits?

 

[mcurphy]

I hate running. Absolutely freakin hate it. Even when I was 18 years old, in the best shape of my life after years of training in both running and weights for football and baseball, I still hated running. I don't see where anyone could ever find joy in running.

 

[MyThirdEye]

Originally posted by: OCguy
This usually happens to me when I stop in the middle of my treadmill workout at 24 Hour Fitness and do a line off the bench in the locker room.

damn, i love your posts.

 

[Kroze]

U get runners high when you are exhausted and feel ready to quit. And then you just keep going. You'll get runner high that way.

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: OCguy
This usually happens to me when I stop in the middle of my treadmill workout at 24 Hour Fitness and do a line off the bench in the locker room.

the high probably isnt coming from the line you did.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: mcurphy
I hate running. Absolutely freakin hate it. Even when I was 18 years old, in the best shape of my life after years of training in both running and weights for football and baseball, I still hated running. I don't see where anyone could ever find joy in running.

qft. i've played soccer since i was a kid, but running by itself is boring as shit.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon

Originally posted by: mcurphy
I hate running. Absolutely freakin hate it. Even when I was 18 years old, in the best shape of my life after years of training in both running and weights for football and baseball, I still hated running. I don't see where anyone could ever find joy in running.

qft. i've played soccer since i was a kid, but running by itself is boring as shit.

yeah it's awful. i have to listen to some kind of podcast but even then i get bored. but im on a clinical rotation by myself so no other choice

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: mcurphy
I don't see where anyone could ever find joy in running.

You're not running long enough. Gotta log some miles for it to be enjoyable, the more the better.

Schedule says 5mi tonight, 7 tomorrow, 15 saturday. Gotta be ready for that 50K in November. 🙂

 

[coldmeat]

I don't get it either, but I've never been in good shape. I've ran 10k before but it always sucked so bad. In high school I was in cross country and practiced twice, and the one meet I went to it was about 40C out and it was a 10k run. I finished in 3rd last. One guy sprained his ankle right in front of me (I had to jump over him) and the other passed out from heat stroke.

When I run I usually taste blood and it sucks.

 

[LifesABeta]

Anybody else notice that when you have a runners high, you run really steady and consistent? You keep the same pace for a little while, until the high goes away. I notice when I don't have a runners high I am off rhythm, I'll keep pace for a bit and change speed more often.

 

[TehMac]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
Nah, I get a runners high all the time. You just have to be in the zone, the pace where you can continue to run continuously for an extended period.

I agree. I have never gotten a high, but just a satisfactory exhilaration of being able to do a mile in 6:30. Yea, it's a bit slow, but whatevs. 😛

 

[mjrpes3]

Originally posted by: Atomic Playboy
You have to push through the point where you say, "Fuck it, I'm exhausted, I need a Gatorade and a shower," and force your body to continue past the point of physical exhaustion. At this point, you get a second wind, coupled with the "runner's high."

You don't necessarily have to reach a point of exhaustion. The times when I have gotten a strong runner's high has been when I seem to have more energy and can push myself on a run much more than usual. We're talking about going from a normal 8:00 minute pace and being able to push it to 6:30 for a mile without any onset of fatigue. This only happens to me at the end of a run, and pretty rarely, maybe a couple of days out of a month.

On the opposite end, there are days I feel very exhausted and know this is a sign from my body telling me to slow down or else. I usually feel like this for a couple days after a long or hard run when my body hasn't completely recovered. The times I have been stupid and tried to "run through it", I get extremely fatigued, start trembling, and have to stop. I reach a state more like a runner's low than a high and feel like shit afterward.

 

[ChanHo78]

the runners high comes from running and then lighting up a bowl.

 

[alkemyst]

you guys know 3mph is not running right?

 

[Deadtrees]

I had been a lazy bastard that never excercised. That was until I joined the army. Boot-camp experience was just horrible. I was just plain tired most of the time.
After a year, I got used to it but never felt that runner's high. That was until I joined special forces. Fuck, I ran miles and miles of harsh hills. I would've given up if I weren't in the special forces and giving up makes me look like shit. At first, I thought I was pass out. Then runner's high hit me.
Man, it felt like I was walking on the cloud and everything felt damn fresh and good. Since then, running has become the best joy and I started to outrun everyone in the company.