runner's high
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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When experiencing controlled fear – like jump scares in a zombie TV show – you get to enjoy this energized sensation, similar to a runner’s high, without any risks.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2024
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
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
Runners are not the only ones who can experience a runner’s high, of course.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
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