Runners high is one thing. Yall ever got that second wind? I have only ever got it once. Truely a crazy experience. You go from exhausted cant think you can go anymore and all of a sudden you get another kick. It becomes effortless again. Only had ever happened to me once
I have found, provided I’ve eaten enough the night before and am hydrated this will happen on my 10k runs. First 5k is always, ugh and the next 5k is wonderful. But like I said if the fluids and calories are proper between 6k-8k I’m like Superman lol. Such a fascinating feeling, fleeting and not always attainable. Kinda happens at events as well like duathalons where when your brain knows it’s finally almost over it hands you whatever’s left in the tank. One time I said to myself “Well there’s medical personnel ahead so floor it and if you die they can bring ya back” haha
I've had this happen to me multiple times during my ultras, it is just the best feeling when after 80k it just kicks in and can easily sustain a 4 min/km pace for like 2-3 kms
you should be running at a pace where you CAN have a conversation. If you CAN'T have a conversation, you're already depleting your glycogen stores and you won't last in long distance runs. Zone 2 is about LOW HEART RATE, which relies on your long term storage for fuel (fat) rather than the instant fuel sources (glycogen) in your kidney and liver. Zone 2 is always described as " 1. conversational 2. breath comfortably through the nose 3. like you could do the same run again when you are done You shouldn't feel like you've done serious work in your Zone 2, its the pace that you can keep indefinitely.
I’ve never had runners high as they describe from running long distances but I do feel sooooo good after running like my body is vibrating, euphoria and I can breath clearer. It’s so nice! I call that my runners high 😂 hahaha
Same for me I feel nothing like what people describe as “runners high” during the run, but in the hours afterwards I feel amazing , my body feels lighter I’m more alert , better mood, and like you said breathe better.
I’m an aging (64 year old) runner who has completed 8 ultra trail marathons in the last decade. I get a buzz from my running group, being able to cheer on, chat and run with 30, 40 and 50 year olds. That’s how it’s changed my brain, I don’t want to sit around whinging in the pub with the other old farts. I’m too busy planning my next adventure with the younger folk. And they tell me that seeing an older bod like myself running and being active is a big encouragement to them. So the encouragement and enthusiasm works both ways.
Anything more than 1 kilometer will make you runners low. Runners high is experienced in kids. They never run more than 100 meters. Running fairly fast with freedom, and stoping when you feel tired, usually after 100 meters. I saw this in my 2 and 6 year old nephews, they love running and their faces look so happy running. They never run more than 50 meters.
Your adventures are full of data. Distance, speed, time, cadence... painful and slow running with all modern equipment. Not stopping after 300 meters despite feeling so much resistance, just because you don't want to hurt your ego, you keep pushing and hurting youself. Crazy world. One one side you have alcoholics and junkies, and on other side fitness and diet fanatics.
I love it because it is the only time that I can shut my brain off, Im an overthinker and can have high anxiety about things 😅 helps with my mood too. I was a depressive kid growing up and now that Im a grown up, this is one of my many tools when I have brain fog and could not manage my mood and emotions
I’m pausing at 00:27, I want to compare your findings to my experience. I started running in September of 2022 and first it was twice a week for a 12km race in 2023, then this year in 2024 I ran the same race but it was 15.12km and I also ran a half marathon. I didn’t think of myself as a runner when I began, my body felt so heavy to move. That first year I was consistent to running twice a week for half an hour, and sometimes throwing in a weekend run where I ran a longer distance. When I started training for my half marathon in 2023 I stuck to three times a week, with my distance runs on the weekends, and then changed my routine to running every other day because I stagnated. Through this journey though I noticed my body feeling and getting stronger. I probably got runners high, but what I loved and what kept me coming back was the changes in my body and also how I felt on the inside. I felt like I had an iron will. Even after taking a break for two months and taking another break because I got sick, nothing would deter me from my runs, they became a part of me. When I started and it was difficult to want to go on runs I remember thinking to myself that, “I need this run like my life depends on it.” And it kept me going.
IMO I’ve experienced runners high twice. It’s a very specific feeling where the body and mind is so hyper focused that the physical discomfort is numb and bliss is the end result. “Synchronicity” basically.
Very informative, thank you! I´m running daily 5km for >100days meanwhile and can tell you, I do not want to miss it anymore - it improves the wellbeing on so many levels, incredible. The first 3 weeks were hard but now it´s just a part of my morning routine.
Great video, but you got it completely backwards on the intensity-point. When doing zone 2-cardio you SHOULD be able to hold a conversation, not the other way around. If you're not able to hold a conversation, you are either in zone 3, 4 or even 5, depending on how hard you're pushing yourself. Zone 2-training can in fact feel almost too easy, but the point is that slow and steady running in zone 2 is gonna expand and improve your cardiovascular capabilities over time, making it easier for the heart to deliver blood throughout the body, and increasing your VO2-max. In a good running program you want to mix it up in terms of intensity, and you certainly want to occasionally run above zone 2. But elite runners run as much as 80 % of their total running volume in zone 2, something that is indeed quite facinating.
im intrigued how i can even sustain a run at zone 2 i think maintaining zone 2 for me in terms of mph i cant even move quick enough sadly. Do you suggest stopping once i hit 3 and then slowly upping the pace and start over again?
@stephan24297 I'd look into interval training and gradually increase your length of time at a faster pace :) if zone 2 is too much, slow down! just walking is so beneficial. Speed and endurance will come with time, the most important thing is consistency! Make it a habit and let that work for your benefit :)
Having done PZ training on my Peloton I can see why this confuses so many people. Honestly I think it’s just easier to maintain Z2 on a bike than running. My legs just wanna go faster and that inevitably lands me in Z3-4. However I don’t bother with all that for running. It’s more mental health than anything. The peloton is where I put the “Work” in. Great combo though.
Thank you for this video! I have been running - 2 to 3 times a week - for the passed 32 years. I have and still do experience a sense of well being during (after the first 20 minutes) and after the run, and my thought processes are clearer and more creative; running seems to fuel my problem solving ability and ingenuity. Truly! I cross my fingers that I will be able to continue running deep into my old age and without injuries. Thank you Dr. Jack
Although I hate running, you've sold me on the idea. Not only do I want to do better in college, I also want to keep my youthful looks. I've already begun to see a difference in my appearance just from exercising 10 mins a day, eating healthier and drinking more water. My eye circles have reduced and my skin looks more moisturized. I want to see how much more I can do for my health.
Running is an interesting experience. I hated sports when I was a teen and even when I started training again in my early 20s, I still avoided running. Cardio was "just not for me". This year, my bf finally got me into running after trying to sell the idea to me for 2 years. The first month was awful. And to this day, if I'm not fully motivated, I really have to force myself because I know I will despise every second of it. But even on bad days, I instantly forget how much I hated it. And the calm mindset it gets me in makes it absolutely worth it.
Today I tried going on a run again after being mostly in my bed (unemployed and out of education for the first time). It didn't go well at all, like you can feel a depressive resistance in your strides. But I was so annoyed at myself, half way through watching this video I decided to go on another run, aka 'doubling'. It actually went a lot better than I expected. I ran further and faster than the initial run so maybe it was just too hot earlier (or like many, I prefer the cool air of evening). Hoping this resets my sleep pattern and instills a bit of resilience - cardio is great for attempting to quit nicotine, just replenish with plenty of water throughout the day and for fellow girlies out there quitting vaping/smoking roughly 1 week before your period (or once your within the luteal phase) actually increases your chances of quitting! Just remember quitting is a journey, and often for something negated something else will take its place, so why not run :D
I don’t know what it really is, but I think it’s just that feeling where you’re just pumped up with so much adrenaline that you’re not even tired afterwards.
I wonder if it’s because you’ve ran for most of your life. Not just “You”, but in general. Because anyone I’ve talked too who’s started later in life gets practically drunk off running. Including myself. Part of it, I assume is because you as a human just get used to feeling like garbage. Once ya wake up and make cardio apart of your life…. I dunno, I can see how it would hit different.
Almost every night after work, I’ll come home and do the foam roller up my back to work out the knots and stretch my chest, stretch my entire lower body, and run 2 miles at a pretty good pace. As I get older, THIS is how I keep the aches and pains away. Helps with mental stuff too. If you’re thinking about running, start slow/easy, but be CONSISTENT and it will pay off big time!
Dr. Jack I went on to watch back to back four of your videos just like any OTT web series. OMG and then I had to tell my self Stop Ranjan you have stuff to do! 🙂 But trust me Dr. Jack you made my day and it has brought a lots of insight, henceforth to plan my day better way and also to plan my diet (food intake) more precisely. It will be a delight to see your videos on weight trainings impacts on neurons and behavior. Thanks for such an informative, amazing, deep diving insightful knowledge sharing!
i have gotten a few runners high in my "career" of running for 8 years now, competed in 5+ marathons. On long grueling 30km training runs when the sun is setting and the right song comes on I have started crying, life just cant get more surreal at that moment, That kinda high happens like a flash in the pan, right conditions and fuck ton of miles on your legs. Like Best way I could explain it is to go to google earth drop the dude almost anywhere in Finland middle section where there is thousands of lakes and imagine a sunset during summer on a solo run.
Great video, Jack!! I’m honestly really surprised that endorphins aren’t the cause of that runner’s high sort of feeling - I’m gonna have to tell my students that I was unintentionally lying to them about endorphins and aerobic exercise 🤣 Such a well-researched topic and excellent edits/visual aids…well done 🥳
Great video! Love the style! From what I understand, angiogenesis in the healthy normal brain is fairly unknown. While it’s common in other tissues, new blood vessel growth in the adult brain mainly happens with conditions like vascular malformations or tumors. What’s more widely accepted is that blood flow velocity and cerebral blood flow are modulated through existing capillaries in response to activity. So, it’s less about building new highways (vessels) and more about improving traffic flow (blood flow). I’d be happy to be corrected, but this is my understanding!
Running is wild because you can have a really tough slog of a run but feel incredible after or you can have a great run and not feel as great. The runners high is not guaranteed but when it hits its the real deal
HIIT/calisthenics guy here. like running too, but have overdone it and got injured. Still love it. Would love a vid about weights and HIIT/calisthenics
I had countless runners' high experiences, but mostly after running 10k or at least an hour run or right music and weather. When i run 20k+ I don't feel the high but the peace and calmness, almost meditation. Back in the days i would only go running when I am sad or pissed so I could feel better, and then i got hooked up. So now As long as i am healthy and not injured or not fatigued I would go running or cycling. Some highs i got was soo amazing that i would dance and sing while running or i find life soo wonderful and being grateful to be alive or i find even the most common plants on the road so awesome 😂😂😂. I think if you enjoy running or any form of cardio exercises you will get the high. I did with cycling and pilates and air kickboxing as well, not with strength training though 😂 or swimming 😅.
I used to run cross country and the runners high usually happened after mile 8..from there on id be super happy and felt like i could run fast forever!! It would only last for like 2 miles tho🤭
Tx - that was great. Running around my city downtown area is like going on a mini tour, as I look at all the things going on around. I go on the same route every time, but sometimes throw in an add on when I'm feeling extra great.
Man I recognised that run you took straight away, Peel Park, Salford, used to go Uni there a couple years back. I remember the Pink Panther Graffiti on the bridge
Pretty awesome. I've just recently started running regularly and love it. Also incorporated a walking pad for my WFH job which I love. Writing this message while walking on it now, btw. I would bet that even walking can give the benefit Dr Jack was referring to in his video and, if you can do that and work at the same time, win win.
Just walking in the morning to get a coffee daily has changed my b9dy and i guess my brain. Cardio heaps better. Bit easier to be productive i think. 6km minimum. Ive started running up the small hills on the walks..80/20 sort of thing.
My math doesn't add up. One day = 700 new neurons. There are 86 billion total neurons in the human brain. 50 years = 700*365*50=12775000. This is just 0.015% of the total. What have I missed? Please help. Only this mechanism cant replace all neurons till you get to 50 years...
I never been a runner because I cant breathe out my nose at all due to a surgery I had when I was little. But this November I started to run 2 miles every other day and now I'm doing 5k runs every 3 days. It sucks at first but gets better towards the end of the run. Slowly working my way up to a half marathon then a full marathon.
I prefer weightlifting to running. I do about ten minutes of running before my weightlifting routine. Would love to know how much I should consider switching it up.
It was deep! I have been training for 33 years! But this was interesting! I am sure that the effects can be brought on by other forms of cardio! At the moment I am really enjoying the watt bike! I do 2 15 min sessions. I pedal like someone is chasing me with a hypodermic syringe (As recommended by Huberman).
Jack, i started following u because of the "reading changes brain" video. If possible, i'd like to see a video about writing. That 'll be awesome for me.
Something is always better than nothing. You are just doing more of a HIIT workout than endurance. Different benefits. If you’re just starting to walk at the slightest bit of mental pushback…. Well that’s a personal choice lol
Wendy Suzuki’s work shows that walking is beneficial as well. Benefits are slightly different but doing walking/running interval training is great if that’s currently what works for you
I definitely run harder than conversational level, more like heavy breathing and burning muscles. I definitely experience a post running feel good sensation and even a high immediately after stopping if I really push myself towards the end of the run.
I was prescribed some opiods for pain one time and it was the same to me as the runner's high. The problem is that the opiods made me nauseous. I try to avoid the drug route as best I can though. Running really is a great exercise and the only problem it's caused for me is when I use improper running form as this will tear on the body.
Hello. Vy intresting. I knew about BDNF but had the hypothesis that any kind of cardio trigger the production of BDNF Rita levi Montalcini saw the beneficial effect of running that many years inher home lab. I am 70 plus and have leg problems running. But I climb up on mountains. I thought that interval runing e.g. 30 seconds is good. Am I wrong?
So I regularly run a 10km at 5min per km pace, we talking 3 times a week and after each run I just feel like my legs are shot, there are no positive feelings.
I’m not a doctor, but i’d argue all this you talked on about running, counts in generel for working out if that’s running, rowing, strength training, swimming etc.
I'm running for around 35-40 mins, but I do not know if my intensity is ok, since I run by myself and would feel weird to start talking..! However, I do measure my speed which avgs at 9.5 km/h. Do you know if that is good intensity? Also, yeah, I'd love to see the weight lifting video too. I used to weight lift in the past a lot, and was considering going back to it - but even if I wasn't, I still find it very interesting
Okay I'll start planning the weight lifting video now! In terms of intensity, it's a very personal thing in my opinion. You could go down the quantitative route of 70-80% of your VO2 max but I'd just call a friend on your run and see if they shout at you for breathing too loudly 😂 it's up to you!
@@JackClose The friend idea would be good, if all my friends weren't so sedentary... If they came with me, it'd be to sit on the bleachers and cheer me on on every lap! Now, I am pretty satisfied running 30-40 mins, 2-3 days a week, for the time being. However, today I monitored this VO2 thing (!) and it seems I go above the proper percentage. My VO2 max being 171, if my watch monitors my pulses properly, I range between 150-170... I did have a heart check up in October though, triplex and stuff, and all were in perfect order... Anyway, looking forward to the weight video!
Hey dr.Jack I’m suffering from chronic generalized anxiety for almost 10 years now and im on antidepressants and anti anxiety medication. Have tried cbt therapy withiut any without luck. But im running almost 3-4 times a week for 20 -30min and have been doing so for long time more than 2 years. Should I continue to run ?
14:15 what?? Zone two cardio you should be able to hold a conversation, I use my smart watch to tell me when I’m in zone 2 (around 138 - 140 bpm) but another method is, if you have to breathe through your mouth, your intensity is too high…
Running is like smoking weed without the negative effects. I think it's important to note though that the best way to avoid age related brain degeneration is to get plenty of sleep. I'm toast!
@@JackClose I started running again after about 10 years off and I'm completely hooked, hence the UA-cam scroll and discovery of your video. I like your style and presentation by the way. I'm rubbish at getting enough sleep though as I work night shifts. I'm the guy you see running at 7am having my "evening" run before bed. I figure exercise and some sleep is better than not enough exercise but more sleep. Maybe that's a good subject for a sleep related video. In a busy schedule, is it better to get 8 hours sleep and a full cerebrospinal fluid wash a day, or sacrifice some sleep to get regular exercise?
Well... I'm 60 now, I've been so inconstant with running, actually I bought a Garmin watch to "motivate" myself. It gives me exact hour and monitors my sleep time...
It’s a myth really that it’s bad for your joints. If it’s done right you actually get stronger. However, I personally run at a track. Soft and much less impact, also invest in proper footwear. Also I do the bulk of my work on a bike still, so a Peloton is another solid option!
@@matthewadams8294hi there! Trail runner here, live in North East USA. Thank you for sharing your experience on stationary bike. Come winter, I’l hop on my husband’s Stages - have been thinking about it for couple of years, it’s about time!
How odd, I never enjoyed running but I recently took a fitness test in my exercise course and didn't do very well so I was just now thinking I should probably exercise for 30 mins every day and then go for a run regularly. Then I click on youtube and this is the first thing I see 😮
‘Canabinoids’ is interesting though because it doesn’t feel like weed at all. It totally feels more like a really light opioid effect. So I wonder how/why that happens?
This is the stuff I like to see in my UA-cam feed. Informative, motivating, and interesting.
Thanks very much. This is great feedback to hear.
Runners high is one thing. Yall ever got that second wind? I have only ever got it once. Truely a crazy experience. You go from exhausted cant think you can go anymore and all of a sudden you get another kick. It becomes effortless again. Only had ever happened to me once
had it one time too. Even my heart rate lowered like 10bpm, it was crazy
I have found, provided I’ve eaten enough the night before and am hydrated this will happen on my 10k runs. First 5k is always, ugh and the next 5k is wonderful. But like I said if the fluids and calories are proper between 6k-8k I’m like Superman lol. Such a fascinating feeling, fleeting and not always attainable.
Kinda happens at events as well like duathalons where when your brain knows it’s finally almost over it hands you whatever’s left in the tank. One time I said to myself “Well there’s medical personnel ahead so floor it and if you die they can bring ya back” haha
I’ve had this happen to me multiple times. Whenever it happens my brain and body doesn’t feel pain it feels like i can go on forever
You can make it happen more often by running at full speed for the last 1min after jogging
I've had this happen to me multiple times during my ultras, it is just the best feeling when after 80k it just kicks in and can easily sustain a 4 min/km pace for like 2-3 kms
you should be running at a pace where you CAN have a conversation.
If you CAN'T have a conversation, you're already depleting your glycogen stores and you won't last in long distance runs.
Zone 2 is about LOW HEART RATE, which relies on your long term storage for fuel (fat) rather than the instant fuel sources (glycogen) in your kidney and liver.
Zone 2 is always described as "
1. conversational
2. breath comfortably through the nose
3. like you could do the same run again when you are done
You shouldn't feel like you've done serious work in your Zone 2, its the pace that you can keep indefinitely.
Nice so basically walking
I hope he sees this so he can edit the video with a caption.
@@Zzzz-hk5ftfuck no not basically walking😂
I came to the comments for this correction.
Perfect description.
I’ve never had runners high as they describe from running long distances but I do feel sooooo good after running like my body is vibrating, euphoria and I can breath clearer. It’s so nice! I call that my runners high 😂 hahaha
I get it by rage hiking 😅
That is runners high lol
That’s runners high …
Same for me I feel nothing like what people describe as “runners high” during the run, but in the hours afterwards I feel amazing , my body feels lighter I’m more alert , better mood, and like you said breathe better.
It IS runners high
I’m an aging (64 year old) runner who has completed 8 ultra trail marathons in the last decade. I get a buzz from my running group, being able to cheer on, chat and run with 30, 40 and 50 year olds. That’s how it’s changed my brain, I don’t want to sit around whinging in the pub with the other old farts. I’m too busy planning my next adventure with the younger folk.
And they tell me that seeing an older bod like myself running and being active is a big encouragement to them. So the encouragement and enthusiasm works both ways.
Yes! The social part of sports is energizing. We are communal animals and need that more than anything.
Anything more than 1 kilometer will make you runners low. Runners high is experienced in kids. They never run more than 100 meters. Running fairly fast with freedom, and stoping when you feel tired, usually after 100 meters. I saw this in my 2 and 6 year old nephews, they love running and their faces look so happy running. They never run more than 50 meters.
Your adventures are full of data. Distance, speed, time, cadence... painful and slow running with all modern equipment. Not stopping after 300 meters despite feeling so much resistance, just because you don't want to hurt your ego, you keep pushing and hurting youself. Crazy world. One one side you have alcoholics and junkies, and on other side fitness and diet fanatics.
I love it because it is the only time that I can shut my brain off, Im an overthinker and can have high anxiety about things 😅 helps with my mood too. I was a depressive kid growing up and now that Im a grown up, this is one of my many tools when I have brain fog and could not manage my mood and emotions
I’m pausing at 00:27, I want to compare your findings to my experience. I started running in September of 2022 and first it was twice a week for a 12km race in 2023, then this year in 2024 I ran the same race but it was 15.12km and I also ran a half marathon. I didn’t think of myself as a runner when I began, my body felt so heavy to move. That first year I was consistent to running twice a week for half an hour, and sometimes throwing in a weekend run where I ran a longer distance. When I started training for my half marathon in 2023 I stuck to three times a week, with my distance runs on the weekends, and then changed my routine to running every other day because I stagnated. Through this journey though I noticed my body feeling and getting stronger. I probably got runners high, but what I loved and what kept me coming back was the changes in my body and also how I felt on the inside. I felt like I had an iron will. Even after taking a break for two months and taking another break because I got sick, nothing would deter me from my runs, they became a part of me. When I started and it was difficult to want to go on runs I remember thinking to myself that, “I need this run like my life depends on it.” And it kept me going.
Tbh. Running is actually what made me come out of depression and make me feel happy again.
It truly is underrated.
IMO I’ve experienced runners high twice. It’s a very specific feeling where the body and mind is so hyper focused that the physical discomfort is numb and bliss is the end result. “Synchronicity” basically.
Very informative, thank you!
I´m running daily 5km for >100days meanwhile and can tell you, I do not want to miss it anymore - it improves the wellbeing on so many levels, incredible. The first 3 weeks were hard but now it´s just a part of my morning routine.
I am stoked to see what that video about the neurological effects of strength training would be like.
Great video, but you got it completely backwards on the intensity-point.
When doing zone 2-cardio you SHOULD be able to hold a conversation, not the other way around. If you're not able to hold a conversation, you are either in zone 3, 4 or even 5, depending on how hard you're pushing yourself.
Zone 2-training can in fact feel almost too easy, but the point is that slow and steady running in zone 2 is gonna expand and improve your cardiovascular capabilities over time, making it easier for the heart to deliver blood throughout the body, and increasing your VO2-max.
In a good running program you want to mix it up in terms of intensity, and you certainly want to occasionally run above zone 2. But elite runners run as much as 80 % of their total running volume in zone 2, something that is indeed quite facinating.
im intrigued how i can even sustain a run at zone 2 i think maintaining zone 2 for me in terms of mph i cant even move quick enough sadly. Do you suggest stopping once i hit 3 and then slowly upping the pace and start over again?
@stephan24297 I'd look into interval training and gradually increase your length of time at a faster pace :) if zone 2 is too much, slow down! just walking is so beneficial. Speed and endurance will come with time, the most important thing is consistency! Make it a habit and let that work for your benefit :)
Having done PZ training on my Peloton I can see why this confuses so many people. Honestly I think it’s just easier to maintain Z2 on a bike than running. My legs just wanna go faster and that inevitably lands me in Z3-4.
However I don’t bother with all that for running. It’s more mental health than anything. The peloton is where I put the “Work” in. Great combo though.
Thank you. What this Dr is talking about is zone 3 running which is what most runners do. Zone 2 running is difficult because it feels so slow.
@@richardbannister-jz8soYes! I find it so boring to run in Zone 2 when doing long distances!
Jack, congratulations, mate! Outstanding video! Thanks a lot for sharing these informations with us!
Have an amazing week ahead!
Love from Brazil!
Thanks very much Eduardo! Glad you enjoyed the video.
O canal é realmente bom!
Thank you for this video!
I have been running - 2 to 3 times a week - for the passed 32 years. I have and still do experience a sense of well being during (after the first 20 minutes) and after the run, and my thought processes are clearer and more creative; running seems to fuel my problem solving ability and ingenuity. Truly! I cross my fingers that I will be able to continue running deep into my old age and without injuries. Thank you Dr. Jack
Yes. Looking forward to the weightlifting video too. Great work
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. I'll start planning the lifting one now.
Although I hate running, you've sold me on the idea. Not only do I want to do better in college, I also want to keep my youthful looks. I've already begun to see a difference in my appearance just from exercising 10 mins a day, eating healthier and drinking more water. My eye circles have reduced and my skin looks more moisturized. I want to see how much more I can do for my health.
Running is an interesting experience. I hated sports when I was a teen and even when I started training again in my early 20s, I still avoided running. Cardio was "just not for me".
This year, my bf finally got me into running after trying to sell the idea to me for 2 years.
The first month was awful. And to this day, if I'm not fully motivated, I really have to force myself because I know I will despise every second of it. But even on bad days, I instantly forget how much I hated it. And the calm mindset it gets me in makes it absolutely worth it.
Wonderful and motivating video!! I run mainly for my mental well-being, the physical is secondary. Thanks again for a great video!!😊🎉
Hey, thanks for this video, I am trying to keep on track with my habit of running but i always fail. I'll start again😁!
Best of luck with it!
Today I tried going on a run again after being mostly in my bed (unemployed and out of education for the first time). It didn't go well at all, like you can feel a depressive resistance in your strides. But I was so annoyed at myself, half way through watching this video I decided to go on another run, aka 'doubling'. It actually went a lot better than I expected. I ran further and faster than the initial run so maybe it was just too hot earlier (or like many, I prefer the cool air of evening). Hoping this resets my sleep pattern and instills a bit of resilience - cardio is great for attempting to quit nicotine, just replenish with plenty of water throughout the day and for fellow girlies out there quitting vaping/smoking roughly 1 week before your period (or once your within the luteal phase) actually increases your chances of quitting! Just remember quitting is a journey, and often for something negated something else will take its place, so why not run :D
Just came back from a run. It is so tiring and I'm just a beginner but it feels good :)
Jacks message is inspiring and heartwarming. I look forward to running at some point after i finish off this pizza
Join a running club - so much easier with a bunch of likeminded healthy people
Completely agree!
Do park runs with a group of friends who you can cheer on and have a coffee with afterwards.
I agree with your take. I get such a runner's high when I run. I love it.
I ran from junior high through age 52. Never experienced any “high”. Always wondered what it was like.
I don’t know what it really is, but I think it’s just that feeling where you’re just pumped up with so much adrenaline that you’re not even tired afterwards.
@@StrumVogel yeah.. there comes a time when the body seems pumped up and full of energy.. even after running for very long.
I wonder if it’s because you’ve ran for most of your life. Not just “You”, but in general. Because anyone I’ve talked too who’s started later in life gets practically drunk off running. Including myself. Part of it, I assume is because you as a human just get used to feeling like garbage. Once ya wake up and make cardio apart of your life…. I dunno, I can see how it would hit different.
When do you sleep?
Thanks Dr Jack. As a 63 year old who runs/cycles 3x per week, I fully appreciate cognitive benefits, as well as others.
Zone 2 running should be at a level that allows you to have a conversation
Yeah my bad, running too fast that I couldn’t speak or think clearly 👀🏃
Almost every night after work, I’ll come home and do the foam roller up my back to work out the knots and stretch my chest, stretch my entire lower body, and run 2 miles at a pretty good pace. As I get older, THIS is how I keep the aches and pains away. Helps with mental stuff too.
If you’re thinking about running, start slow/easy, but be CONSISTENT and it will pay off big time!
Dr. Jack I went on to watch back to back four of your videos just like any OTT web series. OMG and then I had to tell my self Stop Ranjan you have stuff to do! 🙂 But trust me Dr. Jack you made my day and it has brought a lots of insight, henceforth to plan my day better way and also to plan my diet (food intake) more precisely. It will be a delight to see your videos on weight trainings impacts on neurons and behavior. Thanks for such an informative, amazing, deep diving insightful knowledge sharing!
i have gotten a few runners high in my "career" of running for 8 years now, competed in 5+ marathons. On long grueling 30km training runs when the sun is setting and the right song comes on I have started crying, life just cant get more surreal at that moment, That kinda high happens like a flash in the pan, right conditions and fuck ton of miles on your legs. Like Best way I could explain it is to go to google earth drop the dude almost anywhere in Finland middle section where there is thousands of lakes and imagine a sunset during summer on a solo run.
Phenomennal work. Thanks. Greeting from a Polish Runner.
Strong work, Doctor. Potential life-changing information contained in this video.
Dr. Close, I think a more common understanding of a zone 2 effort is in fact you can chat with a buddy during your run.
Great video, Jack!! I’m honestly really surprised that endorphins aren’t the cause of that runner’s high sort of feeling - I’m gonna have to tell my students that I was unintentionally lying to them about endorphins and aerobic exercise 🤣 Such a well-researched topic and excellent edits/visual aids…well done 🥳
Thanks so much Halle, I really appreciate your support! I was honestly quite surprised as well. I'm sure the kids will forgive you 😂
14:44 that’s explains why I still get brain fog after weight training. I am neglecting cardio, that’s why.
Great video! Love the style! From what I understand, angiogenesis in the healthy normal brain is fairly unknown. While it’s common in other tissues, new blood vessel growth in the adult brain mainly happens with conditions like vascular malformations or tumors. What’s more widely accepted is that blood flow velocity and cerebral blood flow are modulated through existing capillaries in response to activity. So, it’s less about building new highways (vessels) and more about improving traffic flow (blood flow). I’d be happy to be corrected, but this is my understanding!
Running is wild because you can have a really tough slog of a run but feel incredible after or you can have a great run and not feel as great. The runners high is not guaranteed but when it hits its the real deal
This was very helpful, thank you, Dr. Jack! And bless the UA-cam Algorithms for this video suggestion. :D
HIIT/calisthenics guy here. like running too, but have overdone it and got injured. Still love it. Would love a vid about weights and HIIT/calisthenics
I definitely hit a runners high when I hit the dip bar half way through a 10k run and the perfect song comes on
Nah fr I can relate 💪✨
New subscriber. Daily runner 40-60 minutes. Great vid.
Thank you! Lots more to come!
Thank you for this video!
Great video doc. Just subbed.
I had countless runners' high experiences, but mostly after running 10k or at least an hour run or right music and weather. When i run 20k+ I don't feel the high but the peace and calmness, almost meditation. Back in the days i would only go running when I am sad or pissed so I could feel better, and then i got hooked up. So now As long as i am healthy and not injured or not fatigued I would go running or cycling. Some highs i got was soo amazing that i would dance and sing while running or i find life soo wonderful and being grateful to be alive or i find even the most common plants on the road so awesome 😂😂😂. I think if you enjoy running or any form of cardio exercises you will get the high. I did with cycling and pilates and air kickboxing as well, not with strength training though 😂 or swimming 😅.
I used to run cross country and the runners high usually happened after mile 8..from there on id be super happy and felt like i could run fast forever!! It would only last for like 2 miles tho🤭
Tx - that was great. Running around my city downtown area is like going on a mini tour, as I look at all the things going on around. I go on the same route every time, but sometimes throw in an add on when I'm feeling extra great.
Man I recognised that run you took straight away, Peel Park, Salford, used to go Uni there a couple years back. I remember the Pink Panther Graffiti on the bridge
Pretty awesome. I've just recently started running regularly and love it. Also incorporated a walking pad for my WFH job which I love. Writing this message while walking on it now, btw. I would bet that even walking can give the benefit Dr Jack was referring to in his video and, if you can do that and work at the same time, win win.
A video on weightlifting and the effects on the brain would be great!
Just walking in the morning to get a coffee daily has changed my b9dy and i guess my brain. Cardio heaps better. Bit easier to be productive i think. 6km minimum. Ive started running up the small hills on the walks..80/20 sort of thing.
Do the lifting weights effects!! Thank you 🙏🏼 you have some great videos
Did my first run yesterday!
Let's gooooooooo keep going ✨✨✨
My math doesn't add up. One day = 700 new neurons. There are 86 billion total neurons in the human brain. 50 years = 700*365*50=12775000. This is just 0.015% of the total. What have I missed? Please help. Only this mechanism cant replace all neurons till you get to 50 years...
Great video every informative and motivational” keep those feet moving”
‘also cool jacket!! where can I get it ! ??!
running is a love-hate relationship
Fr
I corroborate. I have been doing it religiously for over 20 years and results are astonishing.
Injured my back and cant run :(
@@CitsVariants Lap swimming is the only option left for you.
I never been a runner because I cant breathe out my nose at all due to a surgery I had when I was little. But this November I started to run 2 miles every other day and now I'm doing 5k runs every 3 days. It sucks at first but gets better towards the end of the run. Slowly working my way up to a half marathon then a full marathon.
An amazing educational video 🤝
I prefer weightlifting to running. I do about ten minutes of running before my weightlifting routine. Would love to know how much I should consider switching it up.
great info doc
It was deep! I have been training for 33 years! But this was interesting! I am sure that the effects can be brought on by other forms of cardio! At the moment I am really enjoying the watt bike! I do 2 15 min sessions. I pedal like someone is chasing me with a hypodermic syringe (As recommended by Huberman).
The Watt Bike is seriously hard work, keep it up!
That little lamp guy in the background is awesome
What about shin splints and bad knees for older people.
Naturally, just dormant and reheating but it’s set in stone underneath when you have a true foundation not fad, once it’s carved it’s carved.
Walking/Jogging/Running is such a powerful tool. Please prescribe depressed people with some kind of walking, jogging or running routine.
Jack, i started following u because of the "reading changes brain" video. If possible, i'd like to see a video about writing. That 'll be awesome for me.
What about taking walking breaks? Im so lazy I jog for 2-5minutes, then walk a couple minutes before jogging again.
Something is always better than nothing. You are just doing more of a HIIT workout than endurance. Different benefits.
If you’re just starting to walk at the slightest bit of mental pushback…. Well that’s a personal choice lol
Wendy Suzuki’s work shows that walking is beneficial as well. Benefits are slightly different but doing walking/running interval training is great if that’s currently what works for you
I’d love to see one on weight lifting! I really enjoyed this, thank you!
I definitely run harder than conversational level, more like heavy breathing and burning muscles. I definitely experience a post running feel good sensation and even a high immediately after stopping if I really push myself towards the end of the run.
Yeah to the video about weights. I do mild calisthenics mainly and then I run sometimes I don't lift at all
I was prescribed some opiods for pain one time and it was the same to me as the runner's high. The problem is that the opiods made me nauseous. I try to avoid the drug route as best I can though. Running really is a great exercise and the only problem it's caused for me is when I use improper running form as this will tear on the body.
Hello. Vy intresting. I knew about BDNF but had the hypothesis that any kind of cardio trigger the production of BDNF Rita levi Montalcini saw the beneficial effect of running that many years inher home lab. I am 70 plus and have leg problems running. But I climb up on mountains. I thought that interval runing e.g. 30 seconds is good. Am I wrong?
Very good vid thanks
So I regularly run a 10km at 5min per km pace, we talking 3 times a week and after each run I just feel like my legs are shot, there are no positive feelings.
Running is the best fitness activity / meditation / mind cleansing combination. And it's free, save running gear.
I’m not a doctor, but i’d argue all this you talked on about running, counts in generel for working out if that’s running, rowing, strength training, swimming etc.
Never mind just watched the end
It's like walking but with really big strides and really fast.
Exactly
thank you!
Please make a video on the effects of anaerobic exercise on the brain. Great work nevertheless.
Will do! Lifting changes your brain video on the way!
I went through the book named SPARK and I am wondered at the effect of exercise on brain
Well with weights doesnt it keep you young, but slowing the decrease of your bones while we age?
I'm running for around 35-40 mins, but I do not know if my intensity is ok, since I run by myself and would feel weird to start talking..! However, I do measure my speed which avgs at 9.5 km/h. Do you know if that is good intensity? Also, yeah, I'd love to see the weight lifting video too. I used to weight lift in the past a lot, and was considering going back to it - but even if I wasn't, I still find it very interesting
Okay I'll start planning the weight lifting video now! In terms of intensity, it's a very personal thing in my opinion. You could go down the quantitative route of 70-80% of your VO2 max but I'd just call a friend on your run and see if they shout at you for breathing too loudly 😂 it's up to you!
@@JackClose The friend idea would be good, if all my friends weren't so sedentary... If they came with me, it'd be to sit on the bleachers and cheer me on on every lap! Now, I am pretty satisfied running 30-40 mins, 2-3 days a week, for the time being. However, today I monitored this VO2 thing (!) and it seems I go above the proper percentage. My VO2 max being 171, if my watch monitors my pulses properly, I range between 150-170... I did have a heart check up in October though, triplex and stuff, and all were in perfect order... Anyway, looking forward to the weight video!
@@JackClose That’s not VO2 max, thats an approximation of max heart rate
What's special about running vs any form of cardio training?
Hey dr.Jack I’m suffering from chronic generalized anxiety for almost 10 years now and im on antidepressants and anti anxiety medication. Have tried cbt therapy withiut any without luck.
But im running almost 3-4 times a week for 20 -30min and have been doing so for long time more than 2 years. Should I continue to run ?
14:15 what?? Zone two cardio you should be able to hold a conversation, I use my smart watch to tell me when I’m in zone 2 (around 138 - 140 bpm) but another method is, if you have to breathe through your mouth, your intensity is too high…
Yeah he lost me at this part of the video too for this reason.
Great work man🔥
Thanks David!
I guess this applies to exercise in general. I feel the baddest when I bike, lmao..
Running is like smoking weed without the negative effects. I think it's important to note though that the best way to avoid age related brain degeneration is to get plenty of sleep. I'm toast!
Looks like we need more sleep videos then!
@@JackClose I started running again after about 10 years off and I'm completely hooked, hence the UA-cam scroll and discovery of your video. I like your style and presentation by the way. I'm rubbish at getting enough sleep though as I work night shifts. I'm the guy you see running at 7am having my "evening" run before bed. I figure exercise and some sleep is better than not enough exercise but more sleep. Maybe that's a good subject for a sleep related video. In a busy schedule, is it better to get 8 hours sleep and a full cerebrospinal fluid wash a day, or sacrifice some sleep to get regular exercise?
try edibles 🎉
Did he make the video about weight lifting in the end?
Well... I'm 60 now, I've been so inconstant with running, actually I bought a Garmin watch to "motivate" myself.
It gives me exact hour and monitors my sleep time...
Zone 2 means you CAN have a conversation at that pace and effort level.
Pretty important point to note
haha came for this comment
What about the damage to your joints when you run? Running on concrete is particularly bad. How do you prevent this in older age
Walk
It’s a myth really that it’s bad for your joints. If it’s done right you actually get stronger.
However, I personally run at a track. Soft and much less impact, also invest in proper footwear.
Also I do the bulk of my work on a bike still, so a Peloton is another solid option!
@@matthewadams8294hi there! Trail runner here, live in North East USA. Thank you for sharing your experience on stationary bike. Come winter, I’l hop on my husband’s Stages - have been thinking about it for couple of years, it’s about time!
What about fast walking if you don’t want to run because of knee pain?
Bike if you can then. Walking will not provide the benefits of intense cardio. However it’s obviously much better than nothing.
Fast walking is excellent, but it requires more time than running
@@SpecializedPhotos how much time, I usually do 50 minutes at a 8 incline on the machine and burn around 700 calories.
What's the neuro science behind weightlifting?
I'll start on researching it now
Yes make the next videos
Hey this is an interesting video, I would be interested in hearing about lift weights with it does to you and your brain.
How odd, I never enjoyed running but I recently took a fitness test in my exercise course and didn't do very well so I was just now thinking I should probably exercise for 30 mins every day and then go for a run regularly. Then I click on youtube and this is the first thing I see 😮
brilliant !
Is this true of any physical activity or just running?
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‘Canabinoids’ is interesting though because it doesn’t feel like weed at all. It totally feels more like a really light opioid effect. So I wonder how/why that happens?