Term
second wind
A sudden relief and surge of strength after a hard spell of breathlessness during prolonged exertion. Cannon’s explanation through adrenaline and sugar was his own guess.
Bodily Changes in Pain, Hunger, Fear and Rage, Walter Cannon
Explained in
- Bodily Changes in Pain, Hunger, Fear and Rage, Walter Cannon
- Increasing Human Efficiency in Business, Walter Dill Scott
A turning point during long exertion, when the first fatigue passes and strength seems to return. Scott takes this image from running.