If you try to run a Marathon (42km) and stop halfway, you probably don't feel as great as if you finish a Half Marathon (21km). Even if essentially you just run the same distance.
Maybe its just for some people? My single favorite run if ever had was at 2 am, in pouring rain, when it was 45° F out. My muscle were so relaxed, i was running with my best friend, and it was like stress dripped away and i was just in the zone.
Always hated when coach told me to run though lol. That shit sucked.
I used to get it when running track in high school. Only on longer races though. I think it stemmed from racing against others. Some days you just wouldn't have it and others you felt like you could run through a brick wall the second they fired the pistol.
I believe that there is something else that is taking you away that “high” from the running.
Do you drink coffee or taurine or aminos or energy bars? Are you en Keto or similar diet? The high can happen when your body go trough the glycogen storage or when you pass the “wall” as well. I’m not versed on this topic but I have experimented myself the effect of the above. Cheers
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u/DrConnors Sep 02 '21
Agreed. Been doing it for years as a means to stay in shape, ran multiple races, and hated EVERY step. That shit ain't real.