Do cyclists get something similar to a runner's high?

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11 years ago 02/28/2013 5:42pm EST

I've been cycling consistently for several weeks due to a running injury. I thought the two activities would be similar as they both are endurance sports. Other than allowing you to enjoy being outside, cycling doesn't give me the same state of euphoria that running gives me. The only part of cycling that I think is similar to running is when you are doing a really long climb (like 30+ minutes) over something like a mountain pass. You have to pace yourself, conserve something for the end and when you get to the top there's a big sense of accomplishment. Other than that feeling I don't really enjoy it that much.

How come running makes you feel this way whereas bicycling doesn't?

11 years ago 02/28/2013 5:44pm EST

re: bicycling runner

"Runner's high" is a myth. Where you actually get a sense of accomplishment from running, if you don't enjoy something (cycling), you don't get the same feeling

11 years ago 02/28/2013 5:55pm EST

re: bicycling runner

I would say no. I once biked 85 miles non stop on a fixie through traffic and all I felt at the end was some leg cramps and the feeling of fainting. So, I locked the biked to my pants loop and passed out.

11 years ago 02/28/2013 6:10pm EST

re: bicycling runner

Do runners experience something similar to a "runner's high?"

11 years ago 02/28/2013 6:14pm EST

re: bicycling runner

The high you get from bicycling is actually the high you get from knowing you're rich enough to get into cycling.

11 years ago 02/28/2013 6:26pm EST

re: Roger Hartford

Yes, it's called "doper's high". The euphoria of superoxygenated blood coursing through clenbuterol dilated blood vessels while jacked up on amphetamines.

11 years ago 02/28/2013 6:41pm EST

re: bicycling runner

Yes.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/01/11/marijuana.exercise.reut/

I'll let you do your own research as to why you're not experiencing that high, but I have some theories.

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