Runner’s High is a phenomenon that people experience when one undertakes continuous strenuous aerobic exercises. The operative word is continuous – usually this occurs when one exercises over 30 minutes. This requires perseverance.
Scientists have debated on what causes the high. On the one hand there are those who believe that our bodies release endorphins while other groups believe that it releases anandamide. Still others believe it releases both.
While the debate rages, it is important to point out that both endorphins and anandamide are powerful chemical substances. As these naturally occurring substances enter one’s bloodstream they naturally relieve our bodies of stress and pain and allow us to run, swim, bike or do exercises for long periods of time.
In short both endorphins and anandamide help us do what we would typically be incapable of doing. Also as the heart pumps more efficiently, it causes a greater circulation of the blood to feed oxygen to otherwise sluggish cells. The result is a regenerated body.
This is true of prayer, our once sluggish souls and weakened spirits need continuous unrelenting prayer to release the spiritual endorphins of God into our life. The power to face the pains, trials and struggles of life and run the race marked out for us. Prayer enables us to do what we otherwise would be incapable of doing.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” (Hebrews 12:1)
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