The Stronger Stride Podcast

117. What even is the "Runners High"?


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In this episode, Sophie uncovers why running makes us feel good. This is a rapid fire episode, with more depth on certain aspects coming in future ep’s.

She discusses the previous theory of endorphins causing this 'euphoric' feeling and a more recent idea around a naturally occurring substance, called Endocannabinoid (ECB) which could have a big role to play.
As well as discussing the science and research, she also speaks on a few anecdotal reasons why she believes running is so powerful.
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Why does running make YOU feel good?

Scott Goddards' ep on Flow State - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongerstride/episodes/80--Flow-State--Goal-Setting-for-runners-w-Scott-Goddard-PHD-e1v1lkh


Articles:

https://touroscholar.touro.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1229&context=sjlcas

2019 Endorphins, Endocannabinoids and Runners’ High Endorphins, Endocannabinoids and Runners’ High Elisheva Winiarz

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gregory-Gerdeman/publication/221971138_Wired_to_run_Exercise-induced_endocannabinoid_signaling_in_humans_and_cursorial_mammals_with_implications_for_the_'runner's_high

https://academic.oup.com/cercor/article/18/11/2523/291108?login=false

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