[Ben Chad]

I used to run all the time, and never once got that endorphine rush people speak of!! And I was running 8 miles at a whack! (in 48 minutes, with a brick in each hand, too) Now, in the same time, I only go 3.5 miles, but I still dont get no endorphine rush!!

The image of bricks brings a chuckle. And I hear ya about 8 vs. 3.5 miles --- sounds about like me. I never got a rush, per se, but after prolonged inactivity (such as after spine surgery), I notice a difference, like there's a build-up of toxicity. The best rush was the half gallon of ice cream consumed at one sitting knowing that I'd burn it off the next morning.

[Nita Nupress]

FYI bump. You two guys may be interested in my last reply about exercise & endorphins.