Outside Magazine’s Seth Fletcher offers this formula for the buzz known as runners’ high, which is known to cyclists and cyclists’ high, to swimmers as swimmers’ high, and the beat goes on.
1. Jog for 30 minutes three times a week. If your
muscles and bones are sound, your runs should start to feel good in
three to four weeks.
2. Figure out a tough one-mile pace for yourself, and try to run at 80 to
85 percent of that speed for the longest distance you’re comfortable. Don’t try to sprint to a runner’s
highâ€â€intervals place such a huge demand on the body that you’ll never
have a chance to enjoy the endorphins.
3. Train in the best outdoor setting you can find. The Great Outdoors alone can make people feel good.
Read more about runners’ high in Outside Magazine.