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Articles tagged with "cannabis and athletes"

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  • Male feet in sneakers running on the treadmill at the gym.

    Does smoking weed negatively impact running performance?

    Rae Lland - Published on March 9, 2023

    Many runners may wonder if weed is negatively impacting their workout. Leafly spoke with a doctor to learn more.

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    How smoking weed impacts workout and recovery

    Cassidy Rush - Published on March 9, 2023

    Wondering how weed can affect your post-workout recovery? Leafly experts detail the effects of cannabis on muscle recovery and inflammation reduction.

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  • Cannabis advocate Elias Theodorou fought to normalize the plant throughout his career. Theodorou passed away this week after a battle with stage 4 cancer. (courtesy of Jessica Moran / Jessco)

    These combat athletes have touted cannabis for peak performance

    Mehka King - Published on September 13, 2022

    Which boxers, wrestlers, and MMA fighters are down to hit the dank? These are the top contenders.

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  • The Roll-up #234: Why athletes use cannabis

    Leafly Podcasts - Published on March 18, 2022

    Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia highlights the issue of athletes using cannabis. How are they using it? When? Where? We have answers.

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    Brittney Griner is not alone: Here’s why pro athletes are using cannabis

    Josiah Hesse - Published on March 7, 2022

    The author of ‘Runners High’ explains why athletes are using cannabis for more than just pain relief.

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  • shawn-kemp-cannabis-store-mural

    NBA legend Shawn Kemp to open Seattle’s first Black-owned cannabis store

    Bruce Barcott - Published on October 28, 2020

    The Reign Man hopes his store “inspires others to get involved with the legal cannabis industry, especially people of color.”

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