The Runner's High

When you are a runner you become familiar with the well-known feeling of “the runner’s high”, a feeling of empowerment you feel when you finish a long run or a race. Every time I cross a finish line I feel on the top of the world, the top of my world. At that moment I know for sure that I am the master of my life and, if I have lost control over something, I gain it back. I also know that if I was able to accomplish that, I can do whatever I put my mind into. Since I am a runner I have a stronger will, I whine less and I don’t make excuses. This is a feeling that I share with all my fellow runners. Running gives you that and it is something that you can just feel and understand when you become a runner, this is the runner’s high.

What makes all of this incredible is that not a long time ago, 1972, running was considered a male exclusive sport. Women were not allowed to run half marathon or full marathon races because we were, supposedly, not fit for that kind of physical activity. I feel lucky that I belong to a generation where, as a woman, I can be part of this mind freeing and character building sport.

The following video showcases the first woman that dared to run the Boston Marathon back in 1967. Thanks to her I am here, writing to day about how much I love running and how much I have grown as a person because of it.


Kathrine Switzer, Pioneering Boston Marathon Runner


My Animal Lover’s note: Last Saturday, after doing the Grouse Grind, I went to the “Veg Fest Vancouver” with my husband and some friends. This is a vegan festival that takes place in Vancouver, on Granville Street. There were lots of vegan vendors, amazing food and great people. We were all starving after doing the crazy Grind (which is climbing a freaking wall, literally!), so we headed straight to The Loving Hut for lunch. As always the food was delicious, but the best part was seeing the faces of my non-vegan friends, enjoying their vegan meal. They said they really liked it. I got to buy some of my favourite vegan cupcakes, candies, cookies and desserts to take home and indulge in the sweet, guilt free vegan life. As always, I was happy to see how this healthy, cruelty-free lifestyle is growing and more people are embracing it.

Ron, our running trainer and friend, Melanie (the Rock)and I

Ron, My husband and I

Me at the entrance of the Veg Fest Vancouver

Melanie and Ron buying their food at The Loving Hut