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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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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

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

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 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

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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