Runner’s Highs: Not Just for Runners
For as long as I can remember — way before I knew anything about endorphins or psychophysiology or thresholds or V02 maxes — I’ve craved the high I get from exercise. It’s my drug of choice. As a kid, I remember the sky looking more blue and the clouds looking more billowy after a bike ride around the lake. At low points in my life, breaking a sweat has helped put a spring back into my step. During intense times, losing my breath has helped me find my focus. And today, putting one foot in front of another keeps me grounded in each day and anchored in my life. Read more


