For many, many years the only scientifically proven method to get high was through illicit drug use and many people have gone that route to get high. No judgements or comments.

Today, an article in the New York Times reports that scientists have proven there is such a thing as “runners high” by use of PET scans and other acronym related tests on runners. You will have to read the article to understand the protocols and tests used, but for most runners this was already a known yet unproven fact.

Why else would we be out there running miles and miles, morning and night through cold, rain, heat and snow. For our health? Well that may have something to do with it, but the feeling after a great run is why I am out there and thank you scientists for giving me demonstrated proof that there is a reason I will wake up at 6:00am on a below freezing morning besides being insane.