I was wondering what are some people's thoughts concerning smoking and its effects on your lungs concerning maximum running performance. Obviously I realize someone who smokes a pack a day is going to be at a disadvantage. But what about smoking marijuana occasionally? 1-3 times a year probably won't effect you. What about once every 2 months? Once a month? Every 2 weeks? Every week? Keep in mind I'm concerned with racing performance, not diseases. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Don't worry about it, unless you are an absolute stud you won't notice anyways. I ran a PR the week after toking up.
You will be fine smokin if you keep it around 3-4 times a month. I did this all through high school and found that the only problem is that if you are stupid enough to do it, you are probably stupid enough to take it too easy on your training. Just dont let it effect any of your running, I had a team mate ruin himself with that and drinking
Ah don't worry about it. Go for a drive too.
I prefer snorting a pile of coke around the 11th lap of a 5k. I guess you could smoke it if you wanted?
Smoking weed a 2-3 times a year is not going to have any appreciable affect on performance. I really don't know about more frequent use, but I for one don't believe the lungs should be insulted at all. It's just a discipline/committment thing.
ah yes, because we all know the proven affects that marijuana has on driving. you are clueless.
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Ah don't worry about it. Go for a drive too.
Dont worry I smoked in hs all the time and ran 935 for the deuce. In college i opted for the coke and ran an 810 3000m. Of course, I washed it down with copious beers. Now I am 30 with kids and married and pop X and oxycodone daily. We are on food stamps and unemployment but alas, the US govt doesnt do drug testing before giving $. My life is great but all my $ goes toward my drugs. Geez, do you think I can put my times on my resume.
Runner123456789 said: "probably won't effect you..."
No, "probably won't AFFECT you."
rollemup said: "Just dont let it effect any of your running..."
No, "don't let it AFFECT any of your running."
marijuologist said: "Smoking weed a 2-3 times a year is not going to have any appreciable affect on performance."
No, "any appreciable EFFECT on performance."
Smoking may or may not have an effect on running. However, it may affect your command of standard English.