Runner’s High: From Stress to Euphoria
The Transformative Power of Running
The first few minutes of a run are brutal.
My breath is jagged, my body feels stiff, and I’m convinced I won’t make it more than a mile.
But then, out of nowhere, things start to change…
After running for around 8 to 10 minutes, my body settles into a rhythm.
My breaths become steady, no longer labored.
My legs feel light.
My body gets into an equilibrium state.
No stress, no strain, just flow.
I wanted to understand this feeling.
So, I shared my experience and how I felt with one of my friends, who runs 5km daily.
He said what I am experiencing is Runner’s high. It’s that moment when your body finds its flow, and running stops feeling like an uphill battle.
Being a curious person I wanted to know more about it. Is it just a figment of my imagination, or is there real science…
