runner's high

American  

noun

1. a state of euphoria experienced during prolonged running or other forms of aerobic, sustained exercise, attributed to an increase of endorphins in the blood.

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Example Sentences

And there is nothing quite like the post-run feeling of the "runner's high", she says.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

For those brave souls who want to boost their endorphins beyond a runner’s high, there is an optional cold plunge during the warmer months.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

In other words, the runner's high appears to be real — and endorphins aren't the only game in town.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2023

My runner’s high was obliterated by the cold, sober reality of being a woman in this sport: Any sense of strength, confidence and power generated by running is fleeting.

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2022

Some reach it on every run or very frequently, while others may have never felt, or rarely feel, a runner’s high.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022