runner's high
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The runner’s high — which can occur with any form of exercise — was originally thought to be caused by the release of feel-good hormones called endorphins after a high intensity workout.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2025
And there is nothing quite like the post-run feeling of the "runner's high", she says.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2024
“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
“I don’t think there is a single path towards a runner’s high or an easy way to quantify the experience,” Dickerson said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
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