Post Run Aggression, Common ?

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  • Dayrunner

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    9 years ago 12/15/2014 9:56am EST

    Usually I feel tired after running, or just a general good feeling from the endorphins. One of our running buddies seems to exhibit post run aggression towards people in general. Never any real problems just he gets revved up. We mentioned it to him and he said it is related to the running and basically described it as a "runner's high" but as he comes down from it, that he has a tendency to lose patience and focus and be verbally aggressive. Says it lasts about 1/2 hour after his run.

    Never really heard of this before is it common?? Or is it made up??

  • blarius

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 9:57am EST
    re: Dayrunner

    it's called begin hungry

  • Irritate

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 9:59am EST
    re: Dayrunner

    I believe my wife has this, lasts about 1 hour, usually not a problem since she stretches and then showers after her run. I, of course, am perfect.

  • knower of females

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 10:07am EST
    re: Dayrunner

    Yeah, your friend just has a surplus of estrogen.

  • So scurred

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 10:17am EST
    re: Dayrunner

    Wow, it must be quite scary to see 125lbs of sweaty fury stomping around yelling at everyone.

    Man up, kid.

  • amusing performance

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 10:50am EST
    re: So scurred

    So scurred wrote:

    Wow, it must be quite scary to see 125lbs of sweaty fury stomping around yelling at everyone.

    Ha ha ha! Yes, essentially a toddler's temper tantrum.

  • Dolomite

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 10:54am EST
    re: Dayrunner

    He's probably a mean drunk too. Some people get friendlier and happier when they drink alcohol, but some people get meaner.

  • dont worry b happy

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 11:00am EST
    re: Dolomite

    mean drunks suck

  • You Are What You Is

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 11:09am EST
    re: Dayrunner

    Dayrunner wrote:

    One of our running buddies seems to exhibit post run aggression towards people in general. Never any real problems just he gets revved up. We mentioned it to him and he said it is related to the running and basically described it as a "runner's high" but as he comes down from it, that he has a tendency to lose patience and focus and be verbally aggressive. Says it lasts about 1/2 hour after his run.

    I think now I understand why the LetsRun forums are the way they are. This must be way more common than I thought, and is more or less permanent with a whole lot of people who come here.

    Workouts can tweak your hormone levels and bring a lot of personal issues to the surface. And man, do people have personal issues.

  • issues

    Anonymous Poster

    9 years ago 12/15/2014 5:13pm EST
    re: Dayrunner

    Dayrunner wrote:

    Usually I feel tired after running, or just a general good feeling from the endorphins. One of our running buddies seems to exhibit post run aggression towards people in general. Never any real problems just he gets revved up. We mentioned it to him and he said it is related to the running and basically described it as a "runner's high" but as he comes down from it, that he has a tendency to lose patience and focus and be verbally aggressive. Says it lasts about 1/2 hour after his run.

    Never really heard of this before is it common?? Or is it made up??

    My mom has this issue. It just lasts 24/7.

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