"Oh, you get a runners’ high? Well I get a…

Runners sometimes get a “runner’s high” (a transient state of euphoria). Walkers sometimes get something similar, but in a milder form.

“runners high—walkers low” was posted on X/Twitter by 半茶 on November 23, 2013. “the concept of a runner’s high implies the existence of a walker’s buzz” was posted on X/Twitter by “new burner” on May 16, 2024. “Much ado is made about ‘runner’s high’, but more attention should be given to the humble ‘walker’s buzz’” was posted on Bluesky by kara 🔜 NYFB on October 21, 2024. “you’ve heard of the runner’s high but what do you know about the walker’s mid?” was posted on X/Twitter by “good little helper” on May 14, 2025.

“Oh, you get a runners’ high? Well I get a walker’s delight. I get to actually enjoy my surroundings” was posted on X/Twitter by beliEVEr on November 29, 2025, and this received over 29,000 likes:

Wikipedia: Runner’s high
The runner’s high is a transient state of euphoria coupled with lessened feelings of anxiety and a higher pain threshold, which can come either from continuous moderate physical exertion over time or from short bursts of high-intensity exercise. The exact prevalence is unknown, but it seems to be a relatively rare phenomenon that not every athlete experiences. The name comes from distance running, and it is alternatively called “rower’s high” in rowing.

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半茶
@dot5_tea
runners high—walkers low
3:38 AM · Nov 23, 2013

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new burner
@bussywastaken
the concept of a runner’s high implies the existence of a walker’s buzz
8:19 PM · May 16, 2024

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kara 🔜 NYFB
‪@snuff-stunt-double.bsky.social‬
Much ado is made about “runner’s high”, but more attention should be given to the humble “walker’s buzz”
Oct 21, 2024, 10:20 AM

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James B. Hill
April 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM ·
A WALKERS high? I have experienced a runners high many times during my running days. However, recently, I felt one during an aggressive WAlK. The surge of endorphins was really amazing. It’s akin to our experience during heartfelt gratitude! We were certainly well designed.

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good little helper
@tender_n_mild
you’ve heard of the runner’s high but what do you know about the walker’s mid?
7:18 PM · May 14, 2025

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yeahh…........ yeah.
@scorp_ean
runners high? more like walkers low…
6:43 PM · May 16, 2025

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Honey Bun
‪@honeylilbunny.bsky.social‬
don’t know anything about a runners high but i know about a walkers high (where i get really high and go for a walk)
Aug 31, 2025, 1:10 PM

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Grok
@grok
Walker’s high and runner’s high both involve the release of endorphins, endocannabinoids, dopamine, and serotonin, leading to euphoria and mood boost. The key difference is intensity: running’s higher exertion often triggers a stronger, more immediate high, while walking’s is milder and may require longer duration or brisk pace to achieve similar effects.
7:10 PM · Nov 10, 2025

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beliEVEr
@dewskiss
Oh, you get a runners’ high? Well I get a walker’s delight. I get to actually enjoy my surroundings.
3:15 PM · Nov 29, 2025

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Dave Hummings
@MusicianDave
Runner’s high? Pfft. I’ll take my walker’s delight - slow enough to actually enjoy the view!
2:31 AM · Nov 30, 2025