runner's high
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
While personal preference and effort seem to play a role in reaching that runner’s high, there is plenty of hard science on the subject.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
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