2 expressions I haven't been able to find

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Hi everyone,I'm looking for two words/expressions I've searched for high and low but haven't been able to find. Actually I'm not even sure they exist in English. Can you please help?1. in long distance running there's supposed to be a point when the runner does not feel tired anymore, and just goes on like a machine. what do you call that point?2. in business, esp. here in Hungary where I'm from, it is pretty common in the construction industry that one company (claims it) cannot pay the money it owes its subcontractors, because itself is owed by its main contractors, which makes it impossible for them to pay. In Hungarian it's called something like "chain debt."

My2sense · Accepted Answer

Mcaleck
Hi everyone,

I'm looking for two words/expressions I've searched for high and low but haven't been able to find. Actually I'm not even sure they exist in English. Can you please help?

1. in long distance running there's supposed to be a point when the runner does not feel tired anymore, and just goes on like a machine. what do you call that point? I believe second wind/ ( runner's high )

Zoolander · Answer

1st one is "second wind"

the 2nd one I don't know, but chain debt makes sense.

Squeaky · Answer

1. For marathon runners I have heard commentators use the term 'he has hit the wall'

Davkett · Answer

Mcaleck and just goes on like a machine.

also, possibly-- automatic pilot

Mcaleck · Answer

thanks a lot people, you've been a great help. cheers

Danyoo · Answer

I think you are referring to the release of endorphins.

http://www.healingsprings.com/ENDORPHINS.htm

In contrast to short-intensity workouts like sprinting or weightlifting, prolonged, continuous exercise like running, long-distance swimming, aerobics, cycling or cross-country skiing appears to contribute to an increased production and release of endorphins. This results in a sense of euphoria that has been popularly labeled the "runner's high."

It also may contribute to what some athletes call a "second wind." Rather than feeling pain and exhaustion while running, endorphins may help us actually feel limber and energized towards the end of a race. According to William Straw, M.D., a team physician for the San Jose Sharks, "at some point you may feel a little more energetic and you can kick-in when you did not feel like you could kick-in before."

Mcaleck · Answer

Thanks, Danyoo, I believe I've heard "runner's high" before, but i wasn't sure if its was standard usage. Thankie <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Danyoo · Answer

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You're quite welcome!

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