Psychology & Psychiatry

Both quick thrills and long-term goals make runners happy

Running the Göteborgsvarvet to set a new personal best can make you just as happy as running the marathon as a fun activity with friends. This is according to a new study from the School of Business, Economics and Law at ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

What causes the runner's high?

It can set in after just a few miles: Nagging aches grow numb, sense of time slips away, colors brighten and thoughts grow crisp. Afterward, runners say they feel less anxious, stronger and more confident—even euphoric.

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