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

From BBC Oct. 8, 2024

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

“Just like marathon runners experience a runner’s high, breath-holders get the same high.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 10, 2022

Plenty of people hit the trails to chase their runner’s high instead of plodding along city streets.

From Seattle Times Oct. 13, 2022

Leonard, the outdoor adventure author, starts feeling the runner’s high after 40 to 50 minutes into a run.

From Washington Post

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