The Athlete's Guide To Cbd:Treat Pain And Inflammation, Maximize Recovery, And Sleep Better Naturally

Description

“Whether you’re a professional who’s looking for a way to manage the rigors of a long season, a weekend warrior trying to best his neighborhood peers, or simply a health-conscious individual looking to find the right balance in your life, understanding the function and benefits of CBD can be eye-opening.” —Tiki Barber

The wellness world is buzzing about CBD, the natural pain reliever that reduces inflammation, speeds up recovery, helps with anxiety, and improves sleep. These qualities make CBD a “holy grail” product for athletes and active people, but there’s still a lot of confusion around the product. With oils, capsules, powders, and balms on the market, what method should you use for the results you want to see? Where should you buy it, and what should you look for when purchasing it?

In this comprehensive guide, veteran sports author Scott Douglas breaks down the many ways athletes can benefit from using CBD products, and answers all the questions that the “CBD-curious” might have. With input from leading industry analysts and testimonials from athletes of all levels, The Athlete's Guide to CBD gives you everything you need to know to determine if and how CBD can work for you.

About the Author

SCOTT DOUGLAS is a contributing writer for Runner’s World, and the author or coauthor of several books, including two New York Times best sellers. Among his books are Running Is My Therapy, Meb for Mortals, Advanced Marathoning, and The Athlete’s Guide to CBD. A lifelong runner who has put in more than 100,000 miles, Scott lives in South Portland, Maine.

JEFF GALLOWAY is the official runDisney coach and the inventor of the Galloway Run-Walk-Run Method. Hundreds of thousands of runners have used his training programs to complete marathons and half marathons—and have fun while doing so. Jeff’s books include The Run Walk Run Method, Running Until You’re 100, Marathon: You Can Do It, and Mental Training for Runners. A member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team, Jeff lives in Atlanta.

MOLLY HUDDLE is a two-time Olympian who holds the American records for 10,000 meters and the half marathon. She has won more than twenty-five U.S. titles. Molly is the co-creator and co-host of the Keeping-Track podcast. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.