Weed Is the Jock's Best Bud. Don't Believe It? Ask a Jock.

[Nevilledog]

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Everyone’s heard of runner’s high, but it’s time to start taking that literally because, well, science

Weed Is the Jock’s Best Bud. Don’t Believe It? Ask a Jock.
Everyone’s heard of runner’s high, but it’s time to start taking that literally because, well, science.
thedailybeast.com
9:20 AM · Oct 30, 2021

https://www.thedailybeast.com/weed-is-the-jocks-best-bud-dont-believe-it-ask-a-jock


If you’ve ever enjoyed exercise, you know what it’s like to be high on marijuana.

“One of the reasons people exercise—whether they realize it or not—is to enhance the production of anandamide,” says Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli organic chemist often referred to as the Godfather of cannabis science. “You exercise, you feel better, and this is because of anandamide.”

Ever since the running boom of the ’70s and ’80s, skeptics have been rolling their eyes at the term “runner’s high,” doubtful that an activity so torturous as exercise could ever feel good. But multiple studies show that after 30 minutes of cardio (at around 70 percent max heart rate) most people experience a reduction in pain and an uptick in joy. They report feeling more connected to their bodies, to nature, and subsequently have positive association with exercise—making them more likely to do it again.

As Mechoulam points out, this is due to anandamide, a cannabinoid named after the Sanskrit word for bliss.

As a cannabinoid, it’s a compound in the same family as THC, the cannabinoid that gives marijuana its psychoactive effect. Research shows that evolutionary forces gave humans anandamide so we could run down antelopes over long distances, without being crippled by pain and self-doubt.

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[multigraincracker]

1. For me it's dosage.

I jog and have discovered that about 2 puffs help my runs. Faster and longer. Any more and it gets in the way.

[LakeArenal]

2. Not a jock. But people who don't smoke can't believe...

that there are different types of weed and some actually help one focus on a project better.

Non smokers think it is all Bill and Ted’s excellent adventure. Or Reefer Madness.

[Earth-shine]

3. A good sativa is better than a cup of coffee for feeling awake and alert.

A good indica is better than a sleeping pill, unless one has also had the aforementioned sativa. Then, there are diminishing returns.

I just got back from the dispensary. Happy Halloween sales!

[LakeArenal]

4. 🔥 light one up for me. It is legal in Costa Rica

But not much choice or quality.

[Earth-shine]

5. I will say the name "LakeArenal" next time I do.

I'm in Florida, where it is legal solely for medical use. I have the card.

The sheer quantity of high-quality choices at a typical dispensary would have been mind-blowing to my younger self.

There are so many dispensaries and they are in competition. The price keeps going down.

I have heard from many people that Costa Rica is THE place to live to have a peaceful life.

The weed is a consolation prize for living in Florida with Trumpers for neighbors.

Peace to you.

[LakeArenal]

6. Every good thing you hear good about Costa Rica is true.

It’s our retirement dream come true.
Recently after two years we became legal residents. Universal health dental and glasses. As well as living in paradise.
If you ever make it to our area give me a message. I’d love to show you.

The two bedroom cabina next door rents for $60 a night. Hint to any DUer that reads this.

[stopdiggin]

7. interesting article. but has nothing to do with weed

(when headline matters more than content ..)

[ShazamIam]

8. I can go along with that, when I run regularly, I experience a daily feeling of general well being

contentment. Contrary to the myth that it increases assertiveness, it seems to increase confident and calm responses to difficulty. At least that is how I experience it; have a problem have a fast walk or slow jog or anger burning run.