On average, runners were 3.1% faster in the CBD trial than in the placebo. That’s not trivial in the real world—if you’re running ~7:55/mile, that’s roughly ~30 seconds over two miles. But the study couldn’t confidently say CBD reliably improves time trial performance (the findings were “not statistically significant). Still, the direction of the effect is interesting, and 10 of the 12 runners ran faster with CBD.
If all participants guessed correctly whether they took the actual thing or the placebo, maybe just give everyone the thing but with varying doses?
… but do you know how many times I was going to go for a run, but then I got high? This is one of those things where maybe it enhances your performance … IF you perform.
I’m pretty sure almost no one gets “high” from CBD alone. It’s the THC that gets you high. I can buy CBD products (no THC) from the local pet supply store.
Hah, apparently there is something in popping a couple gummies before my runs then.
FWIW, I’ve done only 1 marathon and hated everyone moment of it. I do love running and so long as I’m not regressing with some injury, I’ll run a a few times a week.
That said, I do love a runner’s high.
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