The TRUTH about Marijuana and Athletic Performance

[@nicksymmonds]

Seriously curious about this one, have any of you used cannabis to boost athletic performance or for recovery? If so let me know in a comment, want to hear the good and the bad!!

[@J.Hemann]

Nick Symmonds yes I use thc and cbd almost every night and it really helps my recovery and mellows me the nights before races.

[@martinrheaume5393]

I love smoking weed before a run. I don't think it improves performance though, just makes it more enjoyable. I've also noticed that it Jack's my heart rate up so it's not good for heart rate type training

[@nicksymmonds]

@@J.Hemann thanks for the feedback! what form typically?

[@nicksymmonds]

@@martinrheaume5393 very interesting! Do you get cottonmouth from the weed? That part is what used to really bother me the most, never understood how peeps could run with that dry feeling in their mouth.

[@ShanesSquirrelShack]

I wouldn’t say it’s a performance enhancer. I ran college track for a little bit and smoked during that time and was able to run sub 16 5k so it didn’t mess with my performance much. It’s always been something that’s been rewarding after a good run but something that’s good to cut back on before competitive periods of training.

[@leanr7133]

I vape weed and go on long runs, I love it. Yesterday, did an 11 mile run while blazed. That being said, I love running anyways, with or without weed.

[@torgersen44]

Leanr vaping is just as bad...

[@MegaMagicman007]

Ethan T nic vape is different from cannabis vape

[@leanr7133]

@@torgersen44 Did you not read what i said? I vape weed, like herb lmao and it is healthier than smoking the weed.

[@torgersen44]

Leanr I responded to what said... so I’ll let you answer that. Have you not seen the news or read any articles lately. Vaping is causing serious lung and other health conditions.

[@MegaMagicman007]

@@torgersen44 Dry herb vaporizer simply cooks the flower like an oven bakes a cake. There is no juice and no water vapor being utilized.

[@thepeopleschamp88]

Absolutely. It works great. Numbs pain, allows one to connect better with the body. I smoke before cycling, swimming, running and lifting.

[@mox1578]

Yes my man

[@efishinseablub]

@drc only asking out of curiosity but what about ur lungs ?? thats the only thing making me hesitate

[@thepeopleschamp88]

@@efishinseablub lungs are excellent. I biked a little over 20 miles on Saturday, did yard work and got laps in the pool on sunday. To each their own but im in exceptional shape and smoke several times daily

[@volarb9613]

Джон Доу if you’re so worried about your lungs, you can even take edibles to get the same effect

[@RamzaBeo]

Джон Доу dude I can run 12 miles after smoking. It won’t hurt your lungs like you might think. My lungs are perfect and I’ve lost 70 pounds. I was 250 now I’m 177 currently

[@Ximme]

Next video: *The truth* about HEROÏN and athletic performance!

[@nicksymmonds]

HA!!! It would be a very short video: "DO NOT DO HEROIN."

[@chayselofgren1217]

lmfao this had me dead

[@kaischoneweiss]

@@nicksymmonds everyone knows how bad Heroin is but somehow people still get addicted to it, maybe were wrong? maybe its great?

[@tylerlufkin1537]

Ximme lmao I wasn’t ready for that😂

[@tylerlufkin1537]

Ximme how bout the truth of tripping on acid and athletic performance

[@badaxtion1878]

Weed and stretching Weed and lifting Weed and running It just works.

[@jjkus2]

@Sawyer R if you're already good at the "high" technique stuff you can do that too

[@mziqacha9395]

The best for stretching :)

[@rap4life961]

FAT JAXSON it puts me in a state where I feel I can govern my body more intimately. Almost like Im more aware. Makes for great workouts!

[@جازركبلن]

Hell yes to stretching !!!!!

[@DAda-dn1dq]

Weed on a caloric deficit = disaster

[@xapid2670]

*THC infused run gum* Next greatest idea

[@TheCercle-iw5pz]

THC infused and Rum Gum ! HAHAHA

[@RobertChris_Obi]

Thc infused run gum sounds sweet

[@AntonioGonzalez-eb5sm]

Cafein and THC are not good at the same time

[@joebob1269]

@@AntonioGonzalez-eb5sm idk about medium distance running but for lifting(hitting prs) and sprinting it's a fucking magical combo much superior to caffeine alone...this is assuming you don't smoke a lot because your lungs will get tired if you smoke a lot...though granted that's just me I'm sure you may react differently to it

[@cripplingcaffeineaddiction3847]

@@joebob1269 unless you’re smoking blunts weed if anything helps your breathing it’s a breath dilator

[@joseyuyarimilianmartinelli750]

Imagine losing a gold medal for smoking pot

[@towelie1600]

Imagine losing gold to a pothead

[@towelie1600]

Sitting there with a silver medal and some pothead gets gold lol it had to be embarrassing to the other athletes to which is probably why they took it back

[@davisdunahugh5157]

Taylor Gray bruh

[@illboy7308]

Taylor Gray come on lmaoo

[@TherealElonX]

Taylor Gray lol ok buddy

[@colleennewey]

Anyone else here after Sha’Carrie Richardson news? sad for her and wish her the best for the rest of her career.

[@23desdfe345r2fd23f23]

anti-doping rules need to be universal for competitive fairness. No individual case is exceptional or else the fairness is removed.

[@waterproof4403]

Weed is bad for athletics.

[@thatscool969]

I smoked one morning and about when I was starting to come down from my high I worked out and it’s probably one of the best workouts I’ve ever had

[@jesaiassepulveda5918]

That’s Cool maybe you just though you did cause you were high... being high might of had you overestimate what you actually did

[@brotherofjunk]

Weed is the greatest compliment to my daily workout with spotify being a very close second. Ps...Alcohol is for slobs. Weed is all you need.

[@aliciarodriguez1721]

Alcohol is for slobs 😂 love this comment

[@a.c.b.5359]

Amen 🙏🏼🍃

[@yvngeo6809]

Weed is for slobs so is alcohol. Alcohol isn’t as bad tho in moderation.

[@a.c.b.5359]

@@yvngeo6809 Lmao what? Alcohol is toxic for your body, weed is made for your body, thats why you have an endocannabinoid system.

[@yvngeo6809]

@@a.c.b.5359 trust me as I guy that used to smoke a lot of weed it’s not good for your body over time, it will rewire your brain and slow you down physically/mentally. In no way is it good for your body if anything your better off without it.

[@efrenprado8989]

I got high once and held a plank for 5 minutes and I know that doesn't sound to impressive but i normally can only do a minute tops

[@rileysilver6857]

efren prado pretty impressive with correct form

[@mouadassif5766]

Nah fam 5 minutes is hella impressive

[@C2676GDH]

Agree

[@gazgaz6749]

Efran Prado did autocorrect kick in should have said had a wank 😂😂😂

[@lavin2436]

@@gazgaz6749 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@amro6463]

I only smoke weed and excersise because my muscles don’t fatigue as fast and I could workout more

[@chikoissa6918]

nura ryder yeah same for me the warm up is kinda hard but when you in it you can workout 100%

[@emir0324]

You recover so much faster

[@brucewwilsonii]

Ooo never thought about that

[@waterproof4403]

Wear weighted vests instead. You'll fatigue a lot faster

[@thexmen9435]

@@chikoissa6918 hate warm up

[@joelgranderson7403]

....By the way, I’ve personally seen the horrible damage alcohol can do to people. It is heart wrenching to think about what it has done to destroy families, individuals, and the victims of drunk drivers. You said it right. It is a drug. It is the liquid drug that has probably done more damage to people in history than any other drug. “He who is intoxicated by it is not wise.”

[@aaronk3928]

3:07 that is exactly what it is like for me you can feel every muscle you're using and it just gives me a better feeling while lifting

[@Valeria-du1qq]

Smoking a blunt and running 3 miles in the beautiful Colorado weather is my THERAPYY!!!! I do it everyday 🤫

[@qntainmnt]

how does it not effect your running stamina?

[@TheGroundedExplorer]

Sure your do

[@fernandomescalito5307]

You get higher when you run

[@Jv9569]

@@qntainmnt cause it’s not the same as chain smoking a pack per day.

[@grungeface]

@@qntainmnt what? I could smoke and run all day. Come on now

[@jaredmaksudian7523]

had a friend on my 4x8 in high school who smoked weed after practice every day and ran a 1:57 which was quite impressive

[@nicksymmonds]

that IS impressive! Imagine what he could have run if he didn't smoke!!!

[@joelgranderson7403]

Jared Maksudian I think he would have run faster without it. No way I would give credit to pot for performance. Wow!

[@jaysong.292]

Oh it's possible, and if he didn't smoke I'm not sure if he would have run faster or not. If ya have the ability to run fast, smoking weed won't kill your performance that much. I'm 41, I smoke and I'm running decent still. Ran a 2:45 800 during a workout on Tuesday lol.

[@markrenton5276]

@@joelgranderson7403 Not necessarily true at all. First off, he may or may not run faster without it, but you can't say for sure he would have. smoking weed is nowhere near the same as smoking cigarettes so just because you hear smoking, it's not killing your lungs. Despite that, these days most recreational users smoke weed through various means whether it's blunts which are made out of tobacco, or organic hemp/bamboo leaf and obviously you can just skip that and smoke through a bong which uses water to filter out some of the smoke which makes it less harsh on your lungs. Other than that, he smoked pot for a reason, because if he knew it hindered his performance significantly, he wouldn't do it. The weed could have also motivated him or made him look forward to running and without it, he may not have been as interested in running and he may not have practiced as much as he did to accomplish that 1:57 time. In summary, he may or may not have run faster without it, but you cannot say that his weed use couldn't help him in any way.

[@SWAGGER573]

Nick Symmonds a worse time

[@UriahElisabeth]

I think Michael Phelps answered this question a long time ago.

[@Oliriosounds]

What he said?

[@emmettmcgrath4871]

David Oliveros he didn’t literally say anything, but he smokes a lot of weed

[@jackjones4167]

1:7 000 000 000

[@caillu9699]

I’m a amature boxer I feel like when I smoke weed 2 hours before my work out I feel like it gives me a better pofotmance in Cardio and it keeps me more calm and it gives me a better style whenever I don’t smoke weed before working out I feel all over the place and anxious and my heart rate goes up soo quick

[@Warrior93x]

@@caillu9699 it’s all in your head..

[@alexaraya8379]

That photo of him eating Taco Bell was so random and surprising and hilarious it has me rofling

[@nicksymmonds]

haha, I had to dig DEEP to find that one. Thought it would be a good little addition :D

[@trevors4657]

Nick Symmonds You gotta invest in some higher quality weed, or different strains. Good weed that’s personalized to your psyche should just feel like a boost, or like an energy shot. A good sativa, or even a hybrid can do wonders. I personally can only smoke some strains because some doe make me too hungry, have cotton mouth or feel paranoid. Trust me!! Finding your strain for you is a game changer

[@Stu81]

I have been a weed smoker for many years, my personal opinion is it depends on the strain, indica being a more relaxing strain then a sativa, I quit weed about 4 months ago completely and i find that i workout a lot more often and my diet is far better now I don’t get the munchies as I would tend to have that fuck it attitude and eat crap because I couldn’t be bothered to cook a decent meal, so I guess it depends on usage, I can image that a nice sativa would help when exercising to add focus and a mind body connection but the truth is if your high to often it can kill your enthusiasm and can have negative effects.

[@waterproof4403]

Exactly my dude. Thank you !

[@jayboi7565]

Yes. I decided to quit today. I love smoking weed but too much of anything isn’t good. Today is day one without weed and I didn’t eat as much as I usually do which is great. I think it really messes with your decision making process as well. To each their own but for me it’s a giant leap to quit it.

[@MK-pz5gf]

@@jayboi7565 and how does it feel now after 3 weeks ?

[@ichewtoast111]

This videos about to get real popular.

[@sub2me543]

Fr

[@Satori-g4v]

Fr lol

[@diegoatl9822]

The season has begun

[@Wavygravvy]

Nick, this was very cool to see. Props to ya man. I never used while being a hs/college athlete, started using cannabis when I was 21, now 32. Been running in some capacity my whole life, consistent weekly mileage the last 10 years. I’ve been running trail and road races throughout the years, 5k-marathon. The irony for me was, around 23 y/o, I had a random idea one night to go for a night run while high, maybe 20 mins max, and it took me to a mindset and experience I still can’t always tap into, it was unintentionally very impactful on my life to this day. Cannabis for me has opened me up to perspectives and awareness that for whatever reason, my wiring agrees with and really enjoy. I use cannabis always after a run/workout, and would never race while high, that’s just asking too much. I do enjoy yoga or hiking, lower level heart rate type efforts after taking a few bowl hits or rips off the vape pen. Lifting is definitely an odd one personally while high, I preferred being buzzed for a run in my early-mid 20s. I use it regularly, but enjoy it more in smaller doses, minus the occasional event with friends or family. I am in a medically legal state too.

[@christopherjetson]

My experience was I was a distance runners hiker swimmer. I ingested some cannabis ( no smoke)one day and I was able to scale boulders ,elevators, and slightly angled walls with out ropes (today I would advise no one do this .never scale without safety equipment and others ) on that day I was one with the boulder, the angled wall and the elevator .each movement of my body contoured with the natural elements that enabled me to sense my way through the entire process.

[@ufchighlights1]

There is nothing better when you get a runners high on top of already being high. I’ll be running for hours just in my head, listening to music. Therapeutic

[@helloyou918]

So you guys didn’t notice his just promoted that dispensary 😂

[@cutureanantonio6723]

I didn t realise that i always like the video before it starts 😂 This just means that your are doing a great job 💪💪

[@nicksymmonds]

I appreciate that!! Liking the video does a ton to help it get picked up by the KZbin algorithm.

[@jecarsepulveda8237]

I smoked the other day and went for a 2 hour run and I loved it , I didn’t felt too tired and wanted to keep going

[@Swagmageedelaghetto]

I cringed when he said he's a rule follower

[@dobbermean]

U cringed... My mental visualization of my face broke

[@redfaction-hc6iq]

You guys think everything is cringe

[@payton3938]

Stiff what a square

[@mayanksingh9519]

And later says he has smoked it ample times. SMH

[@yosour6733]

@@mayanksingh9519 lol me to the public nah i dont smoke me at home fucking blazed 24/7 odds are he smokes 😂

[@calebkrueger1102]

I know im really late to this video but as a weed enthusiast and a competitive runner i wanted to add my experience. I'm a relatively successful middle distance runner clocking sub 2 in the 800 and low 50s in the 4. I find the hardest time to balance running and smoking is when training alone (aka all of quarantine). Not being with friends and teammates on the trails means my mental state (i run sober) has suffered and i am increasingly anxious and pessimistic. My time trials alone have been less than promising tho i believe its more in line w mental effects of marijuana than physical. I have no trouble completing runs or dealing with muscle aches as its a biproduct of the sport. But the mental health aspect is so important in running and if youre a recreational smoker/runner you have to be more aware of your mental health

[@AlanWayansGGG]

Did you find that weed affected your stamina/cardio as a runner? Just curious. I run for boxing but I feel guilty smoking because I don’t want it to deteriorate the stamina I’ve accumulated

[@xAudiolith]

@@AlanWayansGGG Use a vape if you wanna avoid the impact on your lungs. You can get handheld ones for way under 100 bucks these days and they do the job for occasional stoners. I personally smoke daily since I prefer the ritual and I went from a 25 minute 5k to a 18:23 in that time. I train about 10-20 hrs per week (running, cycling) and honestly the impact of bad sleep, bad nutrition, bad stress management, injury prevention, fatigue & effort management is much higher than the effect of the smoke on my lungs. It probably affects top end fitness the most but I've built a crazy good aerobic base this season all while being stoned pretty much every day and every workout. It's just anecdotal of course but that's my 2 cents on it. Honestly all martial artists I know are big stoners haha. Something about it just works I guess. I wouldn't worry too much about and always listen to your body. And if you wanna avoid it altogether use the vape.

[@jmacbane2275]

Great video! Love how you break it down to the science and not just personal opinion. Glad you included the footnote at the end about how it is banned from competition. Hopefully that gets through to some runners looking to take things to the next level.

[@nicksymmonds]

yeah that was the big one for me. Not trying to get a drug suspension for any drug, let alone a performance de-enhancing one!!

[@jovonquintanilla1468]

U dont like the feeling of being high cuz ur weed is junk

[@nicovelez8897]

He smoking reggie

[@efraingonzalez9527]

Some people don’t like smoking fucking moron

[@efraingonzalez9527]

Nico Velez Ayo shut ur fat ass up

[@Kindled_One]

The reason why it makes you paranoid is because that weed is trashhhh

[@alexandrews6391]

Could be tolerance. When u have no tolerance u get so high when u smoke its uncomfortable and u get paranoid. Especially in public.

[@asafvirin2181]

It works great! I smoke before waking up, eating, studying, reading , eating again, running, lifting and going to bed Control is key

[@philmccracken179]

So you smoke when you are sleeping? That’s impressive

[@givemetoast]

Nice vid, but I wish you’d answered the performance part of the question.

[@shuaibkadir8657]

Been smoking weed for 8 years daily I started taking my running serious in the last year. Doing about 100miles per week while still smoking everyday. Its a huge help for recovery. It helps muscle soreness it helps give me an appetite it helps me sleep better. I find that running amps up my brain and the only way I can switch off is to smoke

[@Jas_Flash24]

shwayTV bullshit lol

[@greenghost2212]

@@Jas_Flash24 why cuz u said so? Foh 😂

[@lanithe4]

100 miles a week? How? Give me your routine please

[@NorCaLove1]

Thc helps me during workouts too. I don’t know exactly what it is but I’m more motivated and can perform longer.

[@energyflowswhereattentiongoes]

hyper focus drive

[@tomlee476]

I’m a sprinter and whenever I smoke, it increases my speed, I’m more focused, and I have plenty of stamina

[@chicago0506]

@Tom Lee same, but I’m worried it’ll affect my running speed

[@unnamed9254]

@@chicago0506 I dont think it'll effect speed, as speed is generated from ur muscles and strength. The main problem u get from smoking is ur endurance. Which u really need if u run anything over the 200 . Even if ur a sprinter its still not good cause u need sprint endurance as well . So overall it wont affect speed no but it will mess with your lung capacity and heart rate.

[@chrisandrewsruns]

I train for marathons and get about 50-60 miles a week of running in; I find that smoking, dabbing, or vaping before running really helps me to get into a “flow state” while I’m running, especially if I’m listening to some of my favorite music. I feel like it allows me to focus more on my form and how my body interacts with the world around me as I’m moving around, and it also helps alleviate some of the stresses or tensions I might be feeling before or after a run so that I can feel more loose. It really helps me when I stretch and do breath work before or after runs, and THC and CBD both really help me to come down from a good trail run and get the munchies I need to get food in me to regain the energy and calories I burnt off. I also feel like being high while running gives me a mental boost that I otherwise wouldn’t have in a sober state of mind, which allows me to sort of focus on being in motion over putting the work into motion and i find I often carry myself faster than I need to be going sometimes. Overall, running while high helps get me out the door in a way that works to help me appreciate the act of running, the individuality that comes with each person’s mindset and approach to training, and the natural world around me as anyone who’s been exposed to the outdoors and trees and birds and things while high undoubtedly has been like “damn, nature’s cool.” I love running for the lifestyle and the daily things you get to see and do that just make you feel good!

[@edwardwright886]

Forget the law,remember when slavery was legal? I've heard that cannabis can be beneficial. But different strains of cannabis effects people differently as well. There's Sativa,for the mind. Then there's Indica for the body. Of course you have hybrids. Lesser know cannabis, Ruderalis. Cannabis is so complex, we know little about how good it can be for us. The mind and body.

[@michaelaminov9880]

I went into this vid thinking wait, was Nick a pothead too? Lol

[@nicksymmonds]

haha, sorry to disappoint! I never really got into it, THC didn't resonate well with my brain

[@keithkilgorejr5100]

I’m running a marathon this morning....I usually smoke a little bit before each of my run, it truly helps my mind relax, and my music is more calming. I’ll run it today and let y’all know how it goes!!!

[@ghostacc5094]

Dang, you been running for a while

[@Test7017]

He died 👍

[@keithkilgorejr5100]

Hahahahah I forgot to comment back but honestly it makes the run more fun, but I’m not as focused on the goal at hand. I’ve stopped smoking for about a month and have noticed a difference not in performance but just my ability to stay present. I do miss how music plays but being on my own head has become my meditation!

[@romanianfps]

@@keithkilgorejr5100 what a nerd

[@seanwagner3605]

My roommate in college won a D2 conference 800m and that morning he got stoned. Really helped him.

[@JeremiahHerron]

I'm currently an amateur bodybuilder. Getting high and having THC in my system significantly drops my performance in the gym. I get significantly weaker in my lifts

[@waterproof4403]

Leave the weed bro. It's a drug

[@snehalkrishnan618]

That’s because weed saps your CNS (central nervous system)

[@hadrianshat9949]

Thank you nick for being honest!

[@nicksymmonds]

always!!

[@epicpickle0179]

I'm a 19 year old basketball player on a D3 college team, and while I am not a super high level athlete, I do find using marijuana helps me with multiple things. I have a lot of knee, and tendon pain from lots of jumping during practice, and when I smoke afterward, it almost completely takes away those pains, and reduces swelling, along with cbd topicals. This helps me feel better about not taking rest days, and helps me get good sleep to recuperate. I know certain people that like to smoke before playing ball, however I find, even with a tolerance to the effects of THC, it still tends to slow me down. On the contrary, I have many times smoked before just shooting around, and I have found that I can get into a very interesting flow state with my shot, and handling. Like Nick said in the video, it can help you feel all of your muscles independently, and you can use that to your advantage in practice. All in all, smoking for recovery and practice can be good for basketball, however, being high in game is a very bad idea for the average player.

[@brycerasco2749]

Helps with creativity fo sho !

[@victorbeaubriant4758]

@@brycerasco2749 yes weed helps you with pains..

[@drefore2642]

Yes I workout after smoking weed often and I love it before i do my explosive and plyometric type movements helps me feel better in my joints during football season.. I feel it relaxes me and eases me and I just can flow through the motions well i feel it def makes me focus better and lock in. That’s so true tho about what your friend said before lifting it gives you a better mind muscle connection

[@edwardgutierrez9072]

I remember running at my Varsity district cross country meet back in HS and the team would “warm-up” by jogging into the woods, smoking a few blunts, and then jogging back to starting line. I kid you not, all 7 of their varsity runners not only won the meet but all of them ran 16min or better for a 5K and were barely breathing or breaking a sweat like wtf? I can see why the NCAA and IOC bans it.

[@ProdSanti]

Edward Gutierrez 😂

[@mikemachadomusic8555]

I run a 5k in 20mins...trying to bring it under... i smoke lots of weed, even right before running. It helps with calming the mind and being in the headspace for endurance and focused physical activity. Its definitely not absolutely necessary but once in a while when you need help calming down and focusing, weed really really does something special. :)

[@NolanJMcGinley]

Hey Nick, as a high school runner, what is a good way to keep running fun and enjoyable so as to avoid being burnt out by the end of the season?

[@nicksymmonds]

Run with people you really like! I used to look forward all day to getting out of school just so I could run and chat with my friends.

[@Ultegra10SPD]

Heh. Burnt. -U10

[@victorbeaubriant4758]

I smoked weed and do workouts and I have athletic performance.. I ran an smoked weed and it helps me recover from negativity,it recovers from my pains and recover sometimes with headaches it’s worked for me..

[@bigkahunasc]

3:05 you could say it made her feel *lifted*

[@StrengthCircusDD]

I ran my best race ever directly after smoking weed. I ran a 7:38 average pace. I also pulled a 635lbs deadlift after smoking. Won a strongman competition smoking the entire day. Does it help? I don’t know but I enjoy it.

[@900evancharlotte4]

I smoke before every workout. I feel like I have an extra breath. I feel as if I can run longer

[@adarshtiwari955]

Its been a year i am smoking weed and trust me the recovery after a workout is amazing and right now i am in my best shape of life

[@methedamnt3680]

Sativa's all day till bed time

[@MyDarKnightMareAnims]

I highly appreciate the transparency Nick has.

[@marclou4228]

Does anyone else love running while fasted as well as high? I find whenever the runners high comes (which for me is sooner and more intense when fasting) it feels amazing mixed with the THC high.

[@ace-dj1dm]

i hate fasting because i hate being hungry

[@richskater]

So I'm not that aspiring college athlete he spoke of. I'm just a regular 33 year old stoner who picked up running a few years ago. My easy pace is like 10:00, so maybe my story is a little different. As far as physical performance, I've never noticed anything. I wouldn't feel a "need" to smoke before a hard workout or a race like you might with some other drug. Where that might change is on a long easy run. I find it helps me just relax and enjoy the run instead of caring about every detail. This combines with the fact that I run solo; if I had a friend it might be different. But I find that toking up before my 60+ min runs just helps me zone out and cruise at an actual easy effort. It's even better when the sky is gray, slight drizzle, good tunes in the ears; it's just mellow and I love it. For what it's worth, I do smoke it out of a pipe. I've tried THC vape and as someone whose smoked for 15 years, it just didn't do it for me. Many tell me to try a different brand. But, while I would like to try a brownie or something, I'm not exactly looking for an alternative to what I already do. I accept that smoking anything is bad for my lungs. I've was a regular smoker for over 10 years before I even started running. My aerobic system has continued to improve over the last 3 years. I started with your standard run/walk to 5k program and now I've ran a 2:22 half, while continuing to be a regular smoker. There's been plenty of bumps in the road but all of them are your standard rookie mistakes. I tried to run too fast, too far, too soon, multiple times and got multiple injuries and/or burnouts, it happens. I've learned my lessons and found my sweetspots and continued to find consistent progress over the last year+. That's what it's all about for me, is just seeing the progress. I'm not out to beat anyone but myself. If there comes a day where I hit a wall and the only possible cause of that wall is that I smoke pot then I'll have to make a choice. For now I'm just trying to see how far is far enough for me. A half wasn't too bad I could stand to go further. I live 10 miles from the Yamacraw 50k, maybe I'll end up there. I've never really specifically trained to race my fastest in any distance. I know my PRs but none of them were true race efforts, I wasn't there to kill myself. I've done steady states, strides, hills, and a little tempo work. But I've never done any of the hard VO2 workouts. I've just enjoyed seeing how far I can go. Once I find my distance I'll worry about how fast I can go. But for now I'm just gonna enjoy the journey and it'll continue to be 4:20 somewhere.

[@ShanesSquirrelShack]

When I ran track in college I used to smoke and was able to run low 2 800s and sub 16 5k and smoking pot doesn’t do the same damage as smoking other things (I regrettably smoked cigarettes for a bit and noticed much more damage). Also, getting high before a recovery run can be really fun once in a while not gonna lie lol. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous it’s banned in NCAA and other organizations and alcohol isn’t. If you’re more serious about your health and want to avoid lung damage, edibles and thc infused water is the way to do. Dab pens aren’t as damaging either. It’s something that should be used with respect and caution in more of the competitive season just as much as any other substances.

[@1stBORNMTM]

The Weed Is The Shit When I Work Out. It's The Way You Do It. Clean And I Love To JOG. Alcohol Not So Good.

[@umirkherekar3079]

Great video 🙏 I love gyming while high and it affects your performance in gym, in a way where you are much more ready to take on any exercises at any given weight and it literally just puts you in the zone and relaxes your muscles well. However dosage is key 🏋️‍♂️

[@spaghetti9671]

Umir Kherekar do you use a sativa or indica when exercising?

[@llostq5872]

@@spaghetti9671 yes this was 2 years ago but definitely use stativa

[@loveller6]

I'm 63 and only started smoking pot two years ago. I am NOT a runner, however I love hiking and I have found that hiking high works well for me. And that's primarily because my mind starts contemplating all sorts of weird things and when I come back to myself I find that I have walked up a steep hill and barely noticed. It makes hiking easier and it makes nature a little awesomer than it already is.

[@sandymiller707]

next episode: how shrooms helped me to find a hidden space passage to improve my mile record

[@RamzaBeo]

It works for me cause it puts me in the zone and makes running while listening to music enjoyable tbh

[@SKUNK_The_underdog]

Good for recovery. Also, research is out there showing smoking is much less harmful to the lungs than previously thought.

[@sergiozaratin6727]

I eat Taco Bell when I’m high too but you gotta be focused on nutrition. I get a rice and bean burrito with only lettuce and tomatoes. 💪🏻💪🏻 don’t let them tell you fast food is bad, because there’s always healthy cheap options if you’re struggling financially

[@kristianrrushini7918]

1:30 , look the spit ball he throws when he says ‘athletic performance’ , no need to thank me

[@iblockmusic]

Kristian Rrushini lmao

[@gabrielmonteiro1157]

I want to start by saying I'm not a smoker, as you, I've only smoked weed a hand full of times. The last time I smoked happened to be yesterday, where I had 3 hours of PE class in the afternoon (I'm in highschool but I'm studying science of sport along with the other regular subjects like math, biology, etc. those courses are called scientific and technological courses (in Portugal, where I'm from)). What I found out was that while I was high (not HIGH, just slightly high feeling that buzz) my legs and body felt much lighter so I ran like crazy that day, much more than what I usually do. So, for me, being high helps with running. Loved the video, keep it up

[@alyxluvsdoors]

I knew a guy on my cross country team that smoked weed before often before practice. He was also #1 in the region

[@TheHalfDome]

I'm 51 and just ran a 3:03 marathon a few weeks ago. I don't smoke weed much, but I do take an edible once a week (I live in California where it's legal). I make sure it contains CBD. I find that it's great for recovery, especially on the eve of a well deserved rest day. It relaxes me and makes my body feel pain-free. I'm with you on the beer, though. Not only is that a great recovery drink, but it's also mandatory when finishing a race.

[@SGJr.]

Fighting and smoking weed is a no go . I quit smoking and my endurance went up times 50 after 3 months . No extra training just stop smoking . More volume and carried power into later rounds . I stopped because of this one fight and in the third I was so gassed. Nothing I could do made me bounce back . I took a beating in the last round but still won. So basically somebody beat my ass for one round and beat the urge out of me

[@fightarchive8811]

Sounds like you just had poor cardio

[@SGJr.]

@@fightarchive8811 I definitely did but it’s my experience so with my body no weed helped . Just my perspective

[@romanianfps]

@@SGJr. Yeah you aren't wrong my friend who was a complete stoner in high school ran track for fun and also played basketball. He looked at me one day and said "bro we can't smoke for a few months I have to train". He did the same workout and routine the only thing he did differently was cut out the weed. He was able to best his score and move on to the next competition. Many of other people who smoke say the same exact thing.

[@RustinChole]

I smoke one gram a week. A TINY one hitter after a 7.5mile run, and another three to four hours before bed. Been having some weird fainting spells with chest pains lately. Had covid in early March, felt like I was wearing a weighted vest till a couple weeks ago.

[@zaneclone]

I never quite got the smoking/weed thing (or drinking for that matter...!).... a strange concept to me.... though I guess I'm in a minority lol.... I'm generally above the median happy line anyway... :)

[@nicksymmonds]

happy is the important thing!

[@Anon.G]

Drugs like alcohol and marijuana make some people feel good and that's it. If you don't want to, all the better for you, you're abstaining from an unhealthy habit.

[@greenghost2212]

Cannabis is a plant genius 🤦🏿‍♂️. And smokin isn't about being unhappy 😒 the fuck told you that bullshit 😂.

[@aquarius9491]

The trick to using weed with me is not over using & getting a tolerance, I used to binge which tends to lead to feelings of adverse effect & therefore now I use as a novelty.

[@prestonrose3423]

I'll just stick to my frozen cauliflower

[@jonnyb9982]

I like being super paranoid and uncomfortable when I'm stoned. I get shit done.

[@kashmash6656]

Run a mile every morning after a dab !!

[@thorinbyrd1017]

Love the transparency haha. This is gonna get hella views.

[@michaelgrimes5588]

The truth...i always blaze and run...literally prob every time..running without it seems lame to me... Also the truth...i know a clone of me that didn't smoke would beat me.. Just be you, if you watching this vid..you aren't training for Olympics

[@rum02]

Hey I can train for the Olympics. Doesn't mean I'm going, but I can train for it

[@andrewhall6695]

One of the active ingredient is a vaso dialator an is available as a prescription drug in my country for asthma.

[@KuIJohnQ]

10/10 thumbnail

[@nicksymmonds]

haha thanks!! Had Nathan whip that one up in photoshop. He does good work!!

[@Oliverwest633]

I smoked weed in high school on the weekends sometimes after meets and I ran a 2:01.10 pr senior year and I ran a split of 1:57 first leg for my 4by 800 at bolles high school track during regionals. I still have my high schools school record for 800m at clay high school

[@treyrees9153]

My favorite high is a runner’s high, and if it isn’t clean air then I would prefer it not be in my lungs

[@merr___7579]

Trey Rees let’s be real. How clean is the air on this planet these day? but I get your point my friend

[@dafadill430]

Pussy

[@Juliancarlos14]

I recommend edibles. Local dispensaries have them if your in a legal state. They're also easy to make if your in an illegal state

[@woandew]

Trey Rees pussy

[@georgeclarke2241]

Sativa can enhance performance. Commonly associated effects of use: Sativa often produces a “mind high,” or an energizing, anxiety-reducing effect. If you use sativa-dominant strains, you may feel productive and creative, not relaxed and lethargic. With sativa comes a boost in serotonin, which regulates learning, mood, sleep, anxiety, and appetite. It works to help combat chronic pain and can aid in easing and treating anxiety and depression. Some even enjoy a bit of sativa before physical activity-we love some pre-yoga sativa to get really into the om zone.

[@zybxnks1022]

Weed literally made me a better athlete

[@tigergoesrawrr2519]

Chaabar Yakal he gave no specifics so we don’t know how it made him a better athlete

[@Ramoozy]

Chaabar Yakal 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Gwing152]

I had a friend that placed top 30 at the LA Olympic Marathon Trials in 2016 and he smoked A SHIT TON. Like 4-5 times a day, and specifically before his long training runs. He said it helped him focus and get through them. Also did it for recovery afterwards. Made me think about doing it for recovery purposes as well, but like you I do not like the way I feel when I’m high. I like the way I feel naturally lol

[@AmbroseH]

The first time I ran while high, it was honestly amazing. Now I am logging more miles than I ever have. I enjoy the feeling and I feel it helps me get locked in. I would prefer vaping or having an edible before vs smoking a joint or blunt. It isn't for everyone, but for someone who likes to be outdoors, it makes the experience more enjoyable. Also be sure if you try, make sure its a Sativa lol. I eventually want to do a detox and run without it in my system.

[@kevinbarry1764]

In the same exact boat man. How’s it goin 3 years later? Still putting in those high miles?

[@josephkubiak308]

Yo Nick! Philly Joe here! Question. What's your take on training on minimal sleep? My twin is in the airforce and stationed in Jordan. He's trying to get back to a 4:07 mile while not having so much time for training. Do you provide training plans? Finally...what's the craziest hotel story you have while being in an Olympic village??? Hope all is well! Philly Joe signing out! 👌🍻

[@jov6372]

I've ran a marathon on 240mg edible, some flower, and hash oil..

[@trowwzers5057]

That’s crazy. I wouldn’t be able to function much at those high doses. I once ran 15 miles on a 20mg edible and it was great

[@joecoreano]

Cheers . I'm starting my morning run. Blessings peace and love to all ❤️💛💚

[@robertricker2727]

I ran cross country and track in late 70's early 80's from Washington to California and every road trip their was alcohol and weed maybe thats why most athletes looked like the big hair bands.

[@nicksymmonds]

haha I have seen some pics from that era. Great looks!!

[@JoseMendez-bx4ri]

I smoke before I run when I get the chance and it actually helps me just put my mind in the right place and I'm able to push myself when my legs don't want to go no more I'm able to be more positive with it, that I can go further and I can finish my goal that day

[@jaym6466]

I'm a rule follower = Lame. Just smoke a J n run against a sober person...duh

[@mountainhighadventures]

I am an ultra runner and I smoke weed. It is legal in the state of Nevada where I live, and I am a 40 something middle of the pack runner with no reason to ever be tested. It brings huge benefits to my running like pain relief, focus, and an overall sense of awareness that I don’t get otherwise. You mentioned the “flow state”, you should experience this on an awesome trail while using cannabis. What I may lose in efficiency in my lungs from smoking is far outweighed by the stoke, motivation, patience, and pain relief I get from cannabis, much of which would probably keep me from running in the first place. Check out my KZbin channel, it’s called Mountain High Adventures, I run ultra marathons and climb the biggest mountains I can find while using cannabis.

[@josephkennedy1954]

I have a teammate me and him are neck and neck and he smokes and Dab pen all the time! Seems like it helps him actually

[@nicksymmonds]

I've seen the dab pen, never used one. Looks cleaner than smoking a plant. IDK though.

[@josephkennedy1954]

Nick Symmonds yes I have my doubts about it but I think it can be a safer alternative... but I have also seen some people have really bad reactions to vaporized smoke such as tiny holes in the lungs from the compressed heat.

[@Anon.G]

@@nicksymmonds there is no tar from the vapour, so it is likely better on the lungs than traditional smoking

[@Anon.G]

@@ActComplicated there are far less carcinogens(cancer causing chemicals) in a cart than when you smoke from a flower. Yes there are carcinogens in dab carts, but it's less than when smoking a flower and its not even close.

[@ActComplicated]

MG_Anon Just because there are less doesn’t mean there is no risk. I don’t know the exact facts but if you are vaping with a cart that has pesticides in it, you shouldn’t be. There is no justification such as “well it has less than _____”. It still has it.

[@alexaraya8379]

2:42 for an extreme surprise

[@livefortherush3213]

The video everyone wanted, but no one asked for.

[@ridersscript]

I use to run track in high school and weed helped me recover a lot faster and be able to withstand larger amounts of stress on muscles

[@martinpf666]

For me edibles are the best for exercising, i don't fell the muscles getting tired

[@CrashBandiii]

THC hasn't worked for me, however dosing up on CBD daily has helped my recovery quite well. May be due to better sleep

[@jordaOwO]

Thanks for this video! Now when someone asks me why I've never done weed before, I can give them a perfect explanation why lol. Still smh to those people who say it literally does nothing bad at all to your body.

[@nicksymmonds]

haha wishful thinking on their part!

[@greenghost2212]

Stop it 🤦🏿‍♂️. I've ran track in high school and played football while smoking and this was a decade ago 😂. Plenty of professional athletes smoke daily not to mention the fact that Phelps got a gold medal while smoking. Main reason why the NHL don't even test heavy for it neither does the MLB.

[@diego032912]

A perfect explanation? Damn you sound like you really wanna slam dunk on us weed smokers, you think you’re better than us?

[@Marcelo67511]

What’s the “perfect” explanation? Lung harm? That’s due to the combustion of the plant which is not due to cannabis but because of the fact your literally bringing smoke to your lungs (reason why there are alternative ways like vaping), what else? Because it’s banned? That’s has nothing to do with the plant either but rather just federal laws, please explain yourself

[@leonstanic3960]

I cant believe what I am seeing. I literally thought that I was the only one and that I am insane. I am 27. Once, I was 2 sets down in a tennis match for cash to 3 sets. I lit that green piece of heaven and won the match. True story. I am high right now. 💚.