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Short Stuff: Runner's High

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The Flow State: Joy and Science of Runner's High

This chapter explores the exhilarating experience of a flow state in writing and running, emphasizing the joy of transcendence beyond typical efficiency. It also investigates the debated phenomenon of runner's high, questioning traditional explanations and calling for more scientific scrutiny of the neurochemical processes involved.

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