What happens to your brain when you get a "runner's high"

"Runner's high" is a euphoric feeling that many people feel after a hard run. Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist at New York University, explains the chemical changes occurring in the brain.
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[@40GamesAG]

I just had my first ever runner's high today. I was nearing the end of my 15 minute run and was at 5.0 when I realized I was feeling good and turned it up to 5.5. Suddenly I realized I wanted more, I felt so good, and I turned it up to 6.0, faster than I had ever run on a treadmill before. I actually felt my body scream "KEEP GOING!" when it hit 15 minutes, so I ran for a minute more, and I felt it wear off 45 seconds after. One of the best feelings I've ever had, I want more.

[@yafettekle3993]

Smoke weed

[@moondawg7949]

@@yafettekle3993 not the same

[@hezkiw]

How long are you into running until you get that sensation?

[@MegaAakash96]

@@hezkiw 3miles under 25 min i had my first experience.

[@MegaAakash96]

@@hezkiw 3miles or 5k when you'll be able to run without breaks.

[@epicscreenname989]

Never have felt a runner's high once. I have however felt runner's sick

[@metanoia9004]

its because yyou dont run regurly. or long enough

[@epicscreenname989]

Metanoia lmfao whatever you say coach 🙄 Tell me more things that aren't true

[@40GamesAG]

Just felt my first one today, so I can tell you how it felt (though I assume it's different for different people). You just feel this pleasurable sensation throughout your entire body, like you're sort of floating on air and you feel powerful, you can basically feel your body screaming for you to push your limits and go faster because you know it will only make you feel better, and you just never want to stop until the sensation fades.

[@britneygal7436]

I have it often it’s when your running so much ur just kinda like NO ONE CAN BEAT ME THIS IS GLORIOUS

[@ottl2]

I only get it when I absolutely HAMMER myself...Then it's still only every 20th workout

[@JSPH_AMUN]

I gotta say, this always feels like the best feeling in the world...it’s almost like reaching invincibility

[@MegaAakash96]

Truly said.

[@kinototem3550]

Is there such thing as a "walkers high" cause I'd like that.

[@40GamesAG]

Trust me, building up to runner's high can be a real pain in the butt, but when the sensation hits you actually want to run faster and to never stop. It's completely worth hitting the high.

[@kinototem3550]

KentuckyWallChicken nice

[@itsmolly0074]

KentuckyWallChicken tell me more.

[@Serpenttine]

You can get walkers high on the treadmill if you are challenging yourself with enough incline and speed

[@AnhTrieu90]

Nah, just give marathon runners a joint every 7th kilometers.

[@jessel4397]

I think it comes from way back when we chased down our food. It was that extra little boost we needed to not let our food get away

[@nimmernomma8830]

yea thats probably why early humans were known to always track their prey and have good stamina when hunting, they would probably run after them for miles

[@AceCrasher24]

Bruh, I run for an hour, sit down for five minutes and I feel like I'm gonna pass out. I'm not fat, I'm not lazy, I eat health, but I go completely light headed with minimal running and then my vision is completely fucked. I can do any other exercise for hours longer and I'm fine.

[@chefsloth]

Dark Killerz I passed out before, how to prevent that?

[@stefanooudhuis9386]

I love my runners high its just a present after you have done good and run

[@KillingTheMost]

*Tl;dw* I'm not saying it's because of endorphines, but it's because of endorphines.

[@jamesm573]

It's not endorphins it's the cannabinoids

[@randomguy-hc7pv]

I was running from the cops when i got it

[@nimmernomma8830]

shit bro i think the fear made it kick in faster

[@edmundissimo]

This video is misinformation. Endorphins are unable to pass through the blood brain barrier that would elicit these effects. Endocannabinoids on the other hand do pass the blood brain barrier as they are lipids. They are also released in great number into the bloodstream with right kind of running. This is much more likely to be the cause of the "runners high" and not endorphins as stated in the video. The more you know!

[@turbothrottletrouble4217]

Yes you are actually right. I was waiting for that lady to say that in this video but sorta mislead us tbh.

[@mungusbephilery2115]

@Farcaccio Bondaquidoo Where did you learn this information, I am very interested?

[@nicholaszeman4045]

@@mungusbephilery2115 Its believed that an endocannabinoid called "anandamide" and not endorphins are the cause of the runner's high. Anandamide is an endocannabinoid that acts on the brain similar to cannabis/marijuana. No wonder why runners enjoy running so much. For them, it's their happy hour or party!

[@user-sp3mx7ck2v]

OMG! I love running

[@130wrestler992]

There's only two types of running I know. It's when I run out of weed, and run to get some more.

[@honestlynate7922]

I've run out of weed run to get more and I run I've run out of weed run to get more and I run 5 days a week about five miles each time. There's no runner's high but I sure do get high before I run everyday

[@iwax64]

Sweet. Thanks

[@thedokkodoka4349]

I'm the worst runner now, but when I used to run, I had it two times. It was amazing. I ran two or three of the usual rounds and actually felt really happy and amazing and wanted to hug people.

[@redreaper5876]

Same, I felt happy for hours and I tried to make myself sad but I just couldn't. When I felt it the first time, I thought "oh so this is what it's like to take drugs".

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

Try a Rebounder for about 10 minutes 😊 and it'll hit ya

[@kevinnicanor6156]

I run a lot due to boxing, I enjoy running a lot tho I discover this recently lol. When I am not busy or have nothing to do I’ll go for a light jog. The only runners high I got is feelings that you could run a longer distance than you thought, and that feels really good lol

[@rishikeshsarang5593]

Thanxxx

[@bananapiegod7583]

How did I watch this whole video without listening to a word she said

[@katscorruption636]

I'm in 7th grade and bruh the other day we had to run the mile this shit feels sooooo good I experienced running high on my last lap of the mile

[@Oakclimbercj]

ive had it as a kid running. then i used to braid twin and it would activate that way and get into my arms torso and legs felt like a feather the opposite of gravity. havent had it in a while i should do it agaon o wanna get high!

[@XGT59]

Wish there was an eater's high

[@jakerado4236]

.. there is

[@finn9544]

Had one this morning on a long run, for about 30 sec i just flew by didnt feel my legs my hands or if im breathing enough in and out i just kept running and smiling cuz i knew...it was runner's high.

[@RynaxAlien]

Cycling can give high?

[@brunofenara88]

For me is 80-160 minutes of mountain bike (2 hours more or less)

[@coreyl6102]

Iv never had a runners high. I do not run often. I used to play football all through middle School. Last time I ran was about 10 years ago. All I ever felt was pain n my stomach running :/

[@redreaper5876]

I used to be shitty at running but over time you get used to running longer distances. Once you can run at least for 30 min at a consistent pace, you will have a higher chance of getting a runner's high.

[@urpulkit1112]

Have you come after a run??

[@motivationrecoverylifestyl9649]

It takes at least 45 mins for me ,❤️within 6months 💋☮️🕉🧘🏽‍♀️📖💪🏽 feels like heaven

[@redreaper5876]

I start to feel it around 30 min and it gets stronger over time and I suddenly feel a burst of energy. I literally sprinted and within a few seconds I felt it. It felt like a wave of ecstacy rushed through my brain as if it were orgasmic. Running at a consistent pace is key to reaching the runner's high.

[@vicparedes23]

Just run...enjoy it....😃🍓

[@nando.g8077]

Bet they expect me to know what tf any of thsee words mean🙄

[@articfever3616]

Now how come I never got this "runners high"

[@zer-td7il]

1- 2 hours of prolonged running, google says. But fuck that i can't even get past 40 minutes bruh

[@40GamesAG]

Not necessarily true. I just got my first one today and I only do 15 minute runs. Only mine today was 16 minutes because I didn't want to stop until the sensation faded.

[@40GamesAG]

If you want to know, my pace on a treadmill is 4.5 running, 3.5 walking alternating every 3 minutes, until the last 3 minutes I run, where I turn it up to 5.0 so I hit the mile mark. I ended up turning it higher today (up to 6.0) when I hit my runner's high because my body demanded it. Just remember everybody's different with their highs.

[@lovleyrose124]

Nicholas Cat That's so weird, when I used to be in Cross Country we used to run about 1.5-2 hours a day and I never got runners high.

[@RSB413]

Its like winning a lottery, even professional marathon runners have experienced less than 4 to 5 times on an average in total lifetime, their is no exact method to achieve it and it only happens when your respiratory system is able to supply exact amount of oxygen needed for body to run, however it never happens as you will always be breathing heavy to get more oxygen as normal breathing doesn't provide enough oxygen for heavy task of running. However luckily when you are able to breathe more oxygen than you need you get 'runners high'

[@Myownuniquestyle]

15 mins into my run I am like meh, no, I can't do any more, 20 mins in I'm like OK, I think I can get to 30... at 30 I'm like I can go Forever!!!! I'm going to push further. After a run I feel good all day.

[@Canada2760]

Anybody else here cause they just did a workout and felt like they were high?

[@James-ow4ms]

It’s not endorphins, they can’t cross the blood/brain barrier

[@KahYAHlahYAH]

So I can get high from running

[@40GamesAG]

Yes, and it's one of the most amazing experiences a human can have.

[@redreaper5876]

@@40GamesAG I remember getting my runner's high for the first time and it felt quite orgasmic for me.

[@larrys7927]

Video starts at :48. Ur welcome

[@BerkNiteGaming]

What the fuck did she just say?

[@VijayBundy]

this is how i get is, by playing football (soccer) sometimes you got to use your top speed sprint when you see the ball is played your way, you dont know that you gotta go to max sprint and thats why its shocks your mind, to have to use top speed sprint unprepared. your head gets real light and you have to cool down for 1 or 2 seconds. Im kinda a fast guy, dont know if any of you can relate to this?

[@apoordaoist]

can a fat person get runners high?

[@devavrathtirukovela1812]

Explained!? You think that's enough information? Have you even thought atleast once before uploading?

[@cryptonite4442]

Devavrath Tirukovela your name is weird

[@abbudi222]

Cryptonite he's a jedi dont make fun of him

[@TheAtl0001]

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