Jun

13

The Runner’s High

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Most distance runners have felt the awesome feeling of euphoria after a hard workout. This feeling has been aptly named ‘the runner’s high’. This New York Times article tells about the science behind the feeling.

In the article it says that endorphins, pain suppressing chemicals released by the brain and spinal cord, are attaching themselves to the emotion affecting parts of the brain. This causes mood change and is responsible for the ‘high’ you get after running.

According to another follow-up study, runners have a higher pain tolerance than non-athletes. This is supposedly because of the release of endorphins.

Many people run to keep a clear mind, and I can attest to this. Running will make you a happier and less stressed person.

“Running is one the best solutions to a clear mind.”

- Sasha Azevedo

To all of you curious runners, go get high on running

    • Jacob Taylor at the Bob Firman Invitational 2007

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