{"id":39348,"date":"2025-08-13T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=39348"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:57:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:57:10","slug":"cbd-for-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbd-for-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"Run Smarter, Not Harder: How to Integrate CBD into Your Running Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you\u2019re a casual runner or an elite marathoner, you likely find yourself constantly on the lookout for things that will make training and recovery easier, more efficient, and less painful. After all, nothing takes a nice Sunday morning jog from pleasant to miserable as fast as achy muscles or nagging injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the past several years, a ton of new cannabidiol-infused products have hit the market, claiming to address many of the most common issues runners face. But do they really work? And how should you be using them in your routine for maximum results? We\u2019re answering all your running-related cannabidiol questions here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is CBD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, let\u2019s briefly look at what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cannabidiol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the primary compounds of the cannabis plant. THC is the main psychoactive compound of cannabis, responsible for giving you that feeling of being high. CBD, on the other hand, does not produce intoxicating effects but still has positive, mood-boosting effects. People primarily use it for therapeutic or medicinal purposes, such as alleviating anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and addiction or withdrawal symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/cannabidiol-(compound-of-cannabis)#:~:text=At%20its%20November%202017%20meeting%2C%20the%20WHO%20Expert%20Committee%20on%20Drug%20Dependence%20(ECDD)%20concluded%20that%2C%20in%20its%20pure%20state%2C%20cannabidiol%20does%20not%20appear%20to%20have%20abuse%20potential%20or%20cause%20harm.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, \u201c\u200b\u200bin its pure state, cannabidiol does not appear to have abuse potential or cause harm.\u201d Because it\u2019s not considered addictive, CBD is no longer a scheduled substance the way tetrahydrocannabinol is, and is legal for medical and recreational use on the state and federal levels in the United States. Even the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usada.org\/spirit-of-sport\/six-things-know-about-cannabidiol\/#:~:text=Although%20cannabidiol%20(CBD,using%20CBD%20products.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Anti-Doping Agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> accepts it, so athletes won\u2019t be banned from competitions for using it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-7863264-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cannabis leaf\" width=\"921\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-7863264-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-7863264-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-7863264-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-7863264-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-7863264-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Does CBD Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through thousands of primary test tube and animal studies, we know that CBD works within but mostly outside the ECS. Research shows it has very <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7796924\/#:~:text=Evidence%20for%20CBD,of%20clinical%20trials).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">limited activity at cannabinoid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (CB) receptors, but it can increase our natural endocannabinoids to cause indirect effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabinoids-and-the-endocannabinoid-system-a-match-made-in-heaven\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">endocannabinoid system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or ECS, is a complex cell signaling system that helps to regulate a number of functions like sleep, memory, immunity, and pain control. Researchers believe that CBD increases endocannabinoids that interact with endocannabinoid receptors, causing the cells to initiate anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving responses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond this, CBD by itself also targets 65 other molecules relevant for pain and mood processing, such as serotonin, TRP, and anti-inflammatory agents. This expanded set of cannabinoid-sensitive targets makes up what we call the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/piecing-together-the-endocannabinoidome-charting-the-next-frontier\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">endocannabinoidome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (eCBome).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/why-is-cannabis-still-illegal-despite-all-of-the-research\/\">Why Is Cannabis Still Illegal Despite All of the Research?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Finding the Correct CBD Dosage\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Food and Drug Administration <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7796924\/#:~:text=The%20FDA%20has%20approved,health%20and%20patient%20safety.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">approved the use of Epidiolex\u00ae<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (pharmaceutical CBD) for rare childhood seizure conditions, but it does not regulate over-the-counter CBD formulations, so it has not issued any official dosage recommendations for other conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7796924\/#:~:text=CBD%20has%20diverse,al.%202019).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021 review of several studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> finds that there isn\u2019t a universal standard, but that different people respond best to different dosages of CBD depending on factors like frequency, height, weight, gender, and genetic disposition, including how sensitive their endocannabinoid systems are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Typical dosage for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7796924\/#:~:text=Pain%2C%20Inflammation%2C%20and%20Immune,see%20Burstein%20(2015).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBD in pain research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> falls anywhere between 2.5 mg and 800 mg per day. It also shows that CBD\u2019s positive effects on pain generally start at doses higher than 30mg daily. You may want to speak with your doctor to get a recommended dosage level, particularly if you have underlying health conditions or take other medications that CBD could impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But for those who aren\u2019t taking prescribed CBD products, or whose doctors are unable to give dosage recommendations, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8252988\/#:~:text=There%20was%20consensus%20that,of%2040%20mg\/day.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">experts widely agree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that it\u2019s best to start with 5mg of CBD twice daily. Increase your CBD dosage by 10 mg each week until you find your sweet spot, as long as your current level is well-tolerated and not producing side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Using CBD Pre-Workout<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that we\u2019ve covered the basics, let\u2019s look at the various ways CBD can be integrated into your training plan. Starting with the night before your next training run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ECS plays a role in regulating your sleep-wake cycles. Because of this, many runners use CBD as a sleep aid the night before a run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The effectiveness of CBD on sleep varies by person. In a 2023 meta-analysis, CBD-dominant therapies were effective in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/can.2022.0122#:~:text=Results%3A%20Thirty,can%20be%20made.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 of 7 studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. However, this proportion improves to 12 of 16 studies when an equal portion of THC is added. Recent research suggests THC is better for falling asleep, while CBD is better for staying asleep, unless CBD alone is used in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10574483\/#:~:text=Eight%20weeks%20of%20daily%2050,mg%20of%20CBD%20%5B15%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">high doses (50-160 mg)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But getting to sleep and staying asleep aren\u2019t the only parts of the sleep-wake cycle that CBD can affect. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jcsm.aasm.org\/doi\/10.5664\/jcsm.10998#:~:text=RESULTS%3AInsomnia,doses%20are%20crucial.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> finds that participants reported greater well-being scores and superior sleep efficiency scores after taking CBD. By contrast, research suggests that taking excessive, unopposed THC or recreational cannabis use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38754072\/#:~:text=Results%3A%20Eighteen,sleep%20in%20adults.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">may worsen sleep quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> over time \u2013 promoting the need for balanced effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you find yourself consistently tired when waking and feel that poor sleep quality is affecting your runs, taking CBD the night before could go a long way in ensuring you feel rested and refreshed before you lace up. Brands like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medterracbd.com\/products\/sleep-tight-cbd-gummies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medterra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottesweb.com\/collections\/cbd-gummies\/products\/sleep-cbd-gummies-melatonin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Charlotte\u2019s Web<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offer gummies with both CBD and melatonin, which could fit the bill perfectly. But keep in mind that low doses of CBD (15 mg) are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/27697061.2023.2203221#:~:text=Conclusions,or%20melatonin%20isolate.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">just as effective as 5 mg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of melatonin in a 2023 clinical trial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Using CBD During a Workout<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using CBD at the start of a run may also have positive benefits. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10556669\/#B55:~:text=CBD%20intake%20increases%20oxygen%20consumption,Zhang%20et%20al.%2C%202022).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One recent review <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">found that in endurance runners, CBD increased oxygen intake and pleasure ratings, along with heart-protective and anti-inflammatory factors in preclinical studies. What runner wouldn\u2019t kill for a quick way to breathe a little easier and enjoy that runner\u2019s high a little longer? Athlete-founded brand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justlive.com\/collections\/gummies\/products\/energy-cbd-gummies-strawberry-honey-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just Live<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers CBD-infused gummies for energy, which could be an excellent option for a mid-run boost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBD <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7480724\/#:~:text=Conclusions,should%20focus%20on%20this%20area.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">also demonstrates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a positive effect on anxiety and stress. For runners who feel overwhelmed by the number of miles on their training plan, a few milligrams of CBD can help ease those nerves and make runs something to look forward to instead of dread. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lazarusnaturals.com\/collections\/stress-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lazarus Naturals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has a whole range of affordable, stress-relieving CBD products from gummies to softgels to tinctures that would integrate perfectly into a pre-run fuel-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-runffwpu-2526878-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Runners on the track\" width=\"891\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-runffwpu-2526878-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-runffwpu-2526878-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-runffwpu-2526878-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-runffwpu-2526878-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-runffwpu-2526878-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Using CBD After a Workout<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Perhaps the most effective place to use CBD products is after a run, to stave off those aches and pains and speed up recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After a challenging run, inflammation is common as the body repairs muscle damage and adapts to new levels of exertion. CBD <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10556669\/#B55:~:text=New%20evidence%20has,be%20carefully%20addressed.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">may regulate the inflammatory process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, muscle repair, and lower the amount of stress it places on the body. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8469280\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> finds that taking CBD after a hard workout can lessen muscle damage and, therefore, speed up overall recovery. Brands like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspengreen.com\/muscle-relief-cooling-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aspen Green<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medosi.com\/collections\/topicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medosi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have CBD recovery topical treatments that are targeted at athletes and their specific needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBD can also be a great way to treat ongoing pain. While it certainly can\u2019t replace a proper medical diagnosis or rest, it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7700528\/#sec4-ijms-21-08870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">may lower levels of chronic pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and could be a great thing to work into your recovery routine. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbdmd.com\/products\/cbdmd-max?variant=44968932639016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cbdMD <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">has a good assortment of products targeted at lowering pain levels, including its CBD MAX pain tablets. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extractlabs.com\/store\/cbd-topicals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extract Labs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also offers a bunch of pain and recovery CBD-infused topicals that many runners swear by.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Getting to the Finish Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to keep an open mind and a willingness to experiment when deciding whether to include CBD in your running routine. What works for some runners may not work for others, and the side effects \u2013 which typically include dry mouth, diarrhea, fatigue, and a decrease in appetite \u2013 may outweigh the benefits in higher doses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t get discouraged if the first gummy or dosage doesn\u2019t hit the mark\u2014 the CBD market is growing rapidly, and there are almost an unlimited number of products to test out in order to find your perfect match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You should speak openly with your doctor\u2014especially if you have underlying health concerns, are taking other medications, or are concerned about side effects\u2014as this is a crucial part of any CBD journey. It can be incredibly helpful to keep a log of what products you\u2019re using, the dosage levels you&#8217;re taking, and the timing of use in order to have a clear idea of how they\u2019re helping or hurting your training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a casual runner or an elite marathoner, you likely find yourself constantly on the lookout for things that will make training and recovery easier, more efficient, and less painful. After all, nothing takes a nice Sunday morning jog from pleasant to miserable as fast as achy muscles or nagging injuries. Over the past&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":108,"featured_media":39350,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15362],"tags":[18272,18265,18268,18273,18264,18267,18271,18270,18266,18269],"class_list":["post-39348","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","tag-cannabidiol-for-athletes","tag-cbd-and-running","tag-cbd-dosage-for-athletes","tag-cbd-endurance","tag-cbd-for-runners","tag-cbd-performance","tag-cbd-post-workout","tag-cbd-pre-workout","tag-cbd-workout-recovery","tag-running-recovery"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Use CBD In Your Running Routine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how CBD can boost your running performance, improve recovery, and support better sleep. 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