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Anyone else experienced this? Opposite or "runners high?" Post #1 (permalink)
Feb. 10/09, 08:35 PM
Charlie Golf
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 124
Anyone else experienced this? Opposite or "runners high?"
Recently I finished a workout at the gym that was very intense. PT really kicked my ass and I really felt good while I was in the gym.
Then...as I was leaving, my mood went right into the toilet and I started to feel very..."emotional."
I know, I'm a bitch. LOL...
I've experienced "runners high" before from running and lifting/HIIT but this was totally opposite.
Maybe I'm frustrated with working hard but not seeing the results I want? I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this. Kinda freaked me out.
Anyone else experienced this? Opposite or "runners high?" Post #2 (permalink)
Feb. 11/09, 12:00 AM
Karky
Former member of VulgarityGang
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: had to quit when he became a mod
Posts: 10,108
Maybe you were just very tired. Maybe you ran out of glycogen? I've never actually run out of glycogen, but runners usually say it's like hitting a wall.
Anyone else experienced this? Opposite or "runners high?" Post #3 (permalink)
Mar. 30/09, 12:47 PM
FitnessTrainer
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 51
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karky
Maybe you were just very tired. Maybe you ran out of glycogen? I've never actually run out of glycogen, but runners usually say it's like hitting a wall.
Most likely the case, blood sugar probably went down due to poor pre/post workout nutrition.
Your brain is fueled by blood sugar. No blood sugar = not a happy brain.
Anyone else experienced this? Opposite or "runners high?" Post #4 (permalink)
Mar. 30/09, 03:34 PM
tic
Fourth Set
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: San Diego, Ca
Posts: 1,170
naa.. it's just your man-gina acting up. Okay, I had to stick a bigot comment in there.
Yup, I've had those days before. Somewhat common actully. With every high, there are bounds to be lows. During the workout, your body released a crap ton of endorphines to make you feel good and great. Once that wore out, you hit an emotional low. Try eating some yogurt and other food that help stabilize emotional mood swings. Wait until tomorrow or the next day, you will be SORE... really sore.
Anyone else experienced this? Opposite or "runners high?" Post #5 (permalink)
Jun. 18/09, 03:38 PM
oliverb
Warming Up
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 114
Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Golf
Recently I finished a workout at the gym that was very intense. PT really kicked my ass and I really felt good while I was in the gym.
Then...as I was leaving, my mood went right into the toilet and I started to feel very..."emotional."
I know, I'm a bitch. LOL...
I've experienced "runners high" before from running and lifting/HIIT but this was totally opposite.
Maybe I'm frustrated with working hard but not seeing the results I want? I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this. Kinda freaked me out.
Maybe your experiencing mild depression. How's the personal life?