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Mystical running
Identifier
003055
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
The following are from the following Internet site
http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2005/01/understanding-runners-high.html
which may no longer be available. It was Scott Dunlap's blog of trail running, ultra running, and triathlon racing in the Western United States. Scott was the 2004 Overall Champion for the Trail Runner Magazine Trophy Series (marathon-and-shorter division), the largest trail running series in the world. This blog contained interviews, research, original fiction, new product ideas, and all things trail running….
A description of the experience
“Anonymous” January 2008
I normally hit a runner's high around eight or nine miles into a run. That's when I finally get the sense that I'm doing something. It's the mystical feeling that you can run forever, without borders -- psychological or physical.
“anonymous” January 2008,
I hit runner's high at about mile 6-8, but if I run a steady 3 miles and then dramatically increase my speed, I'll get a high within 3 minutes that will last as long as I keep my speed up.
Crazy feeling...what an addiction huh? But I guess any addiction that gives you a 6 pack and a nice behind is one worth sticking to haha!