The Runner's High Is Waiting for You. Here's How To Get It!

[@mr.balawis9948]

I've been there. Its the closest thing to dying. I mean, one moment you feel your heart squeeze in your chest, legs buckling due to the strain, and your lungs...puffing like air refuses to go in. Then you remember the basic rule...keep breathing. Just keep on breathing. Then after a while, everything diminishes. You dont exactly become numb. The feel of being exhausted becomes irrelevant. Feet and arms start to move in rythm. Your heartbeat is oblivious to any pressure. Every deep breath is no longer a struggle. You loose track of time and distance covered. So you keep on going. And then you snap just before the end then you realize, your gonna be sore for the rest of the day. Or maybe two. But your gonna do it again. Because it felt that good. 😁

[@brh.1892]

This is the best description I've seen. I'm fairly new to running but I've just started to experience this feeling on my runs. It's amazing. I finally understand why people do it.

[@luisquintana2248]

That dog is in shape.

[@Ty-os6cq]

You get an arm pump from working arms, leg pump from working legs, but after a run it’s a mind pump. Running is mostly a mental challenge, it’s different from lifting weights. I can also second that a runners high is a real thing🙋‍♂️

[@carlosolivares2405]

It is very different from lifting, but lifting weights is it’s own feel as well. Doing them both is how you become beast

[@Ty-os6cq]

Carlos Olivares yea for sure, you should watch Nick Bare “how I balance running and weightlifting” if you don’t already

[@carlosolivares2405]

HIM HIM yes he’s extremely fast for a guy of his stature

[@Ty-os6cq]

Carlos Olivares yea it’s mind boggling 😂

[@kssrider6766]

Just being outdoors is already a high for me. That’s because I’m in the office 12-13 hours a day every weekday.

[@sarabt]

Having to deal with a hip injury after running my frst marathon and watching this video.. man, I seriously wanna cry 😣😣

[@TheRunExperience]

Sara have you checked out our Injured Runner program in the mobile app yet? Coach Holly here and I was dealing with a hip injury most of the first half of this year. I run happy now!

[@juanseaforth5111]

This was such great and inspiring message thank you. Well done.

[@maddentitan8452]

I don’t know how you manage to post these videos that always hit that spot that gives you chills. I feel like I’ve lost my way a little bit the last week, it’s been more about the grind and not the enjoyment. That I should be out there doing what’s suppose to be a enjoyment. I know there will be injury, discomfort and exhaustion that comes with it. But getting back to that plateau that is the runners high makes it worthwhile. That feeling of your on top of the world and nothing can touch it in that moment.

[@nosoup9146]

this is why I run

[@azadlaxman1]

I picked up running, never knew before runners high did even exist, there is no going back. ❤ it’s incredible

[@TheRunExperience]

Welcome to the "Run Experience"! 🙌🏼

[@ellajo1209]

I hate my trainers being soaking wet and muddy. I get around this by having a pair of trainers I wear for those kinda days. If I don’t feel strong I’ll run/walk and take in the beauty of the land. Don’t be hard on yourself. Run because you love to run...

[@markbubb9902]

👍

[@ellajo1209]

Sometimes we get lost in the stats when running is about so much more for many runners. Enjoy your next run.

[@asmurffromthewest7900]

Okay after seeing this I have to start running again!!!

[@joejabber9519]

Had my first runners high ever after starting running 5 weeks ago. It was a top 2 experience in my life. Almost spiritual.

[@alen-commentnazi8774]

How many miles did u run in that sessiom before it hit

[@joejabber9519]

@@alen-commentnazi8774 I was only 60 minutes in. It was around 6 miles

[@DimasM04]

Monday Motivation!👍🏽

[@infamousskater05]

I'm a recovering addict and the runners high is something I have no shame in admitting I'm addicted to!! I DOVE back into running after not doing it since I was in the Army like a decade ago. And within a few weeks I had already pushed myself to do a 12 mile run and also a 5 mile run with my weighted vest on, just going absolutely hard on myself and pushing myself beyond my boundaries. Welp . . . I ended up fvcking up my neck with the vest on and now I've been out of the gym for 4 days and completely took the wind out of my sails. I'm gonna keep pushing though!!!!

[@mikewalker7385]

The smoke from the forest fires has kept me from running for over a week now. I am experiencing Runner's withdrawal.

[@madsjourney]

I love this.. and yes! I think it totally exists too!! Not long after you start to consistently run you (or at least I) start to CRAVE the run. I’ll start thinking about running all time if I don’t give into the craving and it feels amazing to get back into it ☺️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aprilluke8898]

Oh my goodness! I love this video! I am definitely going To share it with the group of women I am doing a small group with through my church as we train for their 1st 5K. We also go through the runner's devotional! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[@danielescarabello7114]

Spot on.I started my day with fartleks on a desert trail in the outskirts of Dubai.I cannot imagine my life without running. An immense sense of gratitude for being able to enjoy this simple activity is accompanying me in every run.There is pain sometimes but always in the background the certainty that I am where I want to be.Thank you for sharing.

[@durnsteele]

I love that feeling after a good run!! I can feel like total crap, and go for run or even just a light jog, and it can completely turn my day or evening around! Runner's high is definitely real!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Rise & Grind 🤟🏼

[@DRFelGood]

Embrace Monday’s Epic High 👍 Thank you for sharing those inspiring thoughts 🇺🇸

[@muertesolo]

I got my runner's high when I was doing sets of sprints...it was an awesome feeling...

[@playarabbit]

Any Runner can feel that force of urge that makes you need to run!🏃🏿

[@ballinblaza]

Running is addictive. and im glad it found me

[@happysmurfette]

In nature gettin that runners high is fu*ken priceless. So Grateful for my body and what it’s capable of and on the days when I’m not up to par is a reminder not to take it for granted. Thank You TRE🙏🏼

[@Roxaro]

I am doing run to train my stamina so I can be ready when my loved ones needs me most to be ready to fight for them. I also experienced runner's high after pushing so hard, it was great.

[@god5535]

I envy running that forest hike! Plus you are getting forest bathing/therapy!!

[@spacecadet2226]

I have felt it before. It’s been years and I want it back.

[@amraa23]

Thank you bro. Really inspirational. I'm 38 and a coach potato. I have a dream to finish a full marathon. I'm gonna head out now :)

[@favinjosh]

There is no better feeling then the runners high. I love that feeling. While I was watching this video it felt like I got a runners high just watching this.

[@TheKiltedAdventurer]

I shared your video with my Run for God class. We are in Week 5 and this is just what we needed to see!

[@GPap-jw5sm]

i got high both with weed many times and 2-3 times from running..i can say the HIGH fom running was something amazing to me..cant compare to any other kind of 'HIGH'..runners HIGH makes you feel like a GOD ,.cant explain it..

[@daigriffith4465]

If it ain't raining it ain't training!

[@ignaciomayenthegoldenrule9618]

Love it. Great video. Runner’s high and the pump. Our reward for staying active.

[@archielinn]

4 straight days without running because of the smoke outside in Southern Cal! 😔

[@jonmennealy1805]

Love this one!!! Different in that it's not a specific training video, but a great motivational video. Excellent!!

[@dogmandoug1715]

Today’s long run was a killer, really had to push through, but once complete, I owned Monday. Mine all mine

[@Marta-ow4ng]

Thank You for a true inspiration.🥰

[@emilberbakov3817]

Really needed to hear this right now. Thank you

[@creative7530]

That is absolutely brilliant 👏 Really enjoyed this one. Love it...... Thank you.

[@jeanlee28]

Thank you for sharing the great inspiration, coach Nate. 🙏👍❤️

[@lari5km51]

I love this! Just run for the love of running...

[@teamtripleavlogs2665]

Yes!!!!!

[@TheKiltedAdventurer]

The runner's high is amazing, but lately most of my runs are slogging it out. Thanks for another great video!

[@neoneherefrom5836]

You killed it with this video. Some of the best 4:33 seconds ever spent. Well done. For me it’s the cyclist’s high but we’re brothers in endurance so the feeling is similar though not exactly.

[@TheRunExperience]

Thank you for the best comment!

[@neoneherefrom5836]

@@TheRunExperience you bet man. Keep hustlin! The high is amazing although once the natural painkillers wear off, boy does it hurt once the specter of invincibility subsides!

[@bunnyaguilar6703]

Yes!!! I can't wait for the Cali weather to clear up,been dying to get out there again 😃

[@bichonmomr]

im so jealous. You run on such great terrain unlike the siht pits I run in.

[@shoshaka]

I think I'm having the runner's knee right now and I can tell you right away - the moment I think that I'll have to skip a few days of running or so, it makes me blue. I could never imagine that I'd wake up so early even before the alarm set off just to go out there and run. It's one of the things that made me appreciate movement so much....

[@johnromeo5145]

Thank you so much for posting! Everything you say here, I resonate with 100%.

[@ClubstationAu]

Awesome video 📹 👏 👌

[@jenniferthompson626]

Thank you for the inspiration. I’ve been feeling more of the grind these days, not really looking forward to my daily run. After watching you last night I decided to make my morning run count. I already hold the women’s crown 👑 on a rough and technical trail close to my home but I decided to beat my own time. Not only did I beat my own time but I also placed on the the all-time segment leaderboard. I felt like I was on top of the world!! Sometimes we just need to be inspired. Thank you!

[@Kelly_Ben]

So many little gems in this! Love it!

[@ally2yana]

One of the best running vidoes I have seen,thanks Nate.

[@WoeIsMann]

Just in time when I need this. So inspiring 🥰 thank you! Having knee injury at the moment and surely I miss running.

[@juanverde88ify]

Usually for me the first 3-4 miles are the worst then I enter to a mindset where I can run forever!! I didn’t know was runner high

[@joshthegreat2311]

One time about 3 years ago my brother invited me to play soccer with him and his team, I remember being out of shape but I was still really good skill wise but not stamina wise but middle of the game for some odd reason I didn’t feel heavy no more, My lungs didn’t hurt from breathing, my brain was relaxed and calm and I went to a stage of dominance over everybody there and the rest of the game every was slower in my eyes and I kept outrunning people who are faster then me and making goals I had about 7 goals by the end and at the end everybody was giving me compliments and I haven’t even notice what I did until later on that night I checked the video recording online they have at this facility of soccer and for some reason it looked like something had clicked and I looked like a different person I been chasing the feeling for a while now but still never got the same results

[@progbass56]

Very nice change of pace! Thanks. PS: The narrator does a great job.

[@Mindful_Trainer_Anastasia]

I absolutely love this!!

[@clintisatallrunner]

Love the motivational videos on Monday.

[@DWNY358]

Nice! I’m glad you let the dog off the lead.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Nice one Nate 👊

[@kotliz]

It's a beautiful thing!

[@chrisdawes3944]

Glad I watched this in spite of the title that sounded a bit buzzfeedy. Really awesome vibe and inspirational video.

[@daniellimaribeiro7387]

Amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ashokrajarasu]

Always glorious run ! ❤️

[@aurangzaib3442]

Informative

[@KarenReep]

Thanks! This was great! 👍

[@amblypygi6651]

I haven't run in 2 weeks because of an injury and I feel my depression coming back. Running high exists. I'm sure of it, because I experienced it countless times. Hope to get back at running as soon as possible.

[@TheRunExperience]

You'll be back! Every setback is temporary :) Just makes you appreciate your next run even more.

[@klacebo1]

I missed my 10th marathon (before hitting 40) due to covid lockdown. I kept running to race again in 8 weeks in Athens Authentic Marathon. If that one is cancelled too, I'm doing the course alone with the only drawback of not having a medal to show (big f deal). Not missing the chance to test the running improvements of this past year again.

[@BAAPUBhendi-dv4ho]

I am the luckiest person alive or maybe its coz i am fat, but for me runner's High kicks in just after 10 minutes of running

[@roadguide123]

I live in a non runner friendly city...so i run in my apartment...I look crazy...but feel good

[@matthewking8093]

The high exists. But that slump when that high wears off. Geez.

[@charltonlaurel9698]

Where was that amazing forest?

[@rubyrose20159]

I started craving the challenge about 6 weeks into running after being a couch potato for years. I thought the runners high was a myth...now I know better.

[@krishnatalukdar1426]

Let's go ❤🏃‍♀️

[@SamJones046]

It's a dangerous thing chasing the runner's high! You'll just want it again... and again..!

[@christopherbarber5283]

PREACH

[@bronxlords]

Why I run.... because being a couch potato is not an option.

[@antonyjerome7478]

Great video / channel. Clearly, "bonking" in the USA must have a very different meaning to "bonking" in the UK. 🤣

[@adamandlorraine]

Nice video and message. Tech nerd, I found the music a little high in the mix. Swamping the voice over. 🤓

[@TheRunExperience]

thanks for the feedback!

[@adamandlorraine]

@@TheRunExperience that's.cool. the main thing is I have just taken up running and there's SO much running content on KZbin but your stuff I find the best to watch.

[@ohaiitsarielle]

The smoke is so bad in Seattle right now, and I haven't run in a week. I MISS RUNNING SO MUCH ;____;

[@salgonzalez32]

Watching this video after a nice 4 mile temp run ❤❤

[@salgonzalez32]

@B 🙌

[@carajay5512]

Omg i have a crazy story. So me and my friend were getting ready for XC and the funny and scariest thing happened. We got our foot stuck in mud (completely!) and and our sneakers were so hard to take out lol. And the scary part was it was in the woods and there was a swamp like literally 3 feet away from us. We were stuck knowing a crocodile might come at us!!! Ya never know if a crocodile can just COME! Whoof we were ScAreD like really. Our feet kept sinking and sinking, I’m so thankful it wasn’t quick sand which was also near by that we avoided. And then we got on stiff ground with dirty and muddy sneakers, left the woods and whew that was something. To this day we laugh at the dedication. :) Might do it again, crackhead energy to the max!!!!

[@ZjTwams]

I've a pulled muscle in my foot, so watching this is like torture :(

[@nathanwilliams27]

I'm kinda struggling to get back 😅

[@FZappaFan1]

Stay in it daily. It's a mindset. Run, no matter what every day (6 days a week) and your body will become normalized to it again.

[@joshuaking1194]

I've been running now for 6 months and I'm the one waiting for the high not the other way around 😂

[@god5535]

I wil admit I am a junkie. Any advice on how to space out the run so that I can still reap that high? I find if I run every day or even 3 days a week I get tolerant/resistant to the high.

[@Xerxezkov]

I just need to wake up early, run and see streets in their morning air and I'm already high af.

[@Anthony-yd2we]

Not much of a runner high rn in the bay area

[@justme-wh5li]

You talking about 4 legs or 2? Personally I get my highs from chasing sticks.... for the sheer fun of it... cos I know the runners high exists.

[@emmettdelly441]

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[@jeetpatil9653]

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[@lexington476]

Its real.

[@GetOutOfMyNoodleShop]

through not around

[@martinrheaume5393]

smoking cannabis before a run helps me

[@captaincruise_eq.8652]

Who else has the sudden urge to run at inappropriate times?

[@zakariabac6867]

I have a probleme while runing when i pass~ 4 km my left start kicking my right foot not from the knees i just dont have controle of it even though i can continue i have to stop couse itd hurting if you have some advise of what i should do please answer me❤

[@kingal89]

huh?

[@jusidit]

1.

[@freddydad1]

wow that's how to sell running to your mates

[@adamf.4823]

Bro, calm down.