Using cannabis before a run can make those mundane miles more enjoyable, but may make them feel harder to complete, new research suggests.
In a small study of 42 regular runners in Colorado, where the sale of recreational cannabis has been legal since 2014, study participants reported experiencing a mood boost and greater enjoyment during a 30-minute treadmill workout when they had smoked or vaporized cannabis beforehand. However, on average, participants said that they had to put a lot more effort into running after using cannabis, compared to when they ran sober.
