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Wow, I don't find running leaves me energized. While I enjoy running (and especially long distance running), I find it leaves me drained and often depressed af
by SyneRyder 11y ago
Wow, I don't find running leaves me energized. While I enjoy running (and especially long distance running), I find it leaves me drained and often depressed afterwards. I don't get the Runners High that so many mention, if anything I get Runners Low.
I generally enjoy the run and find it helps me lose weight in the long term, but I also find it saps my productivity because I feel so terrible & drained afterwards.
[Since my post is so negative, let me add a recommendation for an iPod Shuffle or Bose QC25s while running. I find the music helps me run 10 - 20% faster if I choose the right music, typically music by Pendulum.]
- jlewallen 11y agoI try and practice mindfulness when I run, thinking about my breathing and steps, etc... I leave all my technology in my locker. A shuffle would be better than a phone, though. I've been considering one but I'm a big Spotify user. Sorry to hear about the post-run low :/
- atmosx 11y agoiPod + offline mode works for me :-)