“When I first started running, I couldn’t run a single block,” he said. It became the highlight of my day.”Soon, Mr. Hesse met other runners and athletes who described having similar experiences with cannabis. For his book, Mr. Hesse interviewed bodybuilders and endurance athletes who rely on cannabis to stimulate their appetites so they can keep on weight. He spoke to athletes who have claimed it helps them recover from tough workouts, reduces their pain and improves their sleep. But the most common refrain from athletes who use cannabis was that it helped calm their nerves and alleviate anxiety.

Source: International New York Times July 11, 2021 13:30 UTC