Short Stuff: Runner's High

This Stuff You Should Know short episode dives into the mysterious phenomenon of the runner's high and whether it's actually real from a scientific standpoint. Josh and Chuck explore the evolution of our understanding about what causes that euphoric floating sensation runners describe, from the initial endorphin theory that stuck around for decades to newer research suggesting endocannabinoids—your body's natural cannabis-like system—might be the real culprit. The guys tackle whether runner's high is a genuine physiological experience, a placebo effect, or something we still don't fully understand, all while Chuck rides his endorphin high from a morning run and Josh gets emotional watching The Price is Right.