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Cross training
Identifier
003053
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
The following is from the following Internet site
http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2005/01/understanding-runners-high.html
which may no longer be available. It was Scott Dunlap's blog of trail running, ultra running, and triathlon racing in the Western United States. Scott was the 2004 Overall Champion for the Trail Runner Magazine Trophy Series (marathon-and-shorter division), the largest trail running series in the world. This blog contained interviews, research, original fiction, new product ideas, and all things trail running….
A description of the experience
“micpoe31” January 2008
Last night at the gym I experienced a runners high like I have never experienced in my life. I was at the 30 minute mark of a 45 minute elliptical cross training program; the real hilly part with up there resistance. I shut my eyes and literally felt like I transcended myself. My heart was at 180/minute, my legs felt like jello, and the sweat was flying in every direction. It was like I was in so much agony that my mind HAD to leave. I was the only thing in the universe. Everything was in place. When I opened my eyes the gym was filled with a glowing light.