Amphetamine and running

[KOS-MOS blue]

Does anyone have any practical advice as to when it is safe for an avid runner to take an amphetamine like Adderall? I will never take one b4 a run. But what about after cooling down from the run? And what about rest days? My concern on using Dexies and the like on a rest day is that I wouldn't "really" be resting, as the Amp may simulate cardiovascular exercise to an extent. Then I might not be able to run as frequently. On the other hand, a rest day may seem ideal because then I don't have to worry about running interfering with the drug in any way. What is safest? Would it be after a cooldown, on a rest day, or some other variant?

Thoughts?

 

[NeighborhoodThreat]

Mixing amphetamines with intense cardiovascular workouts can be dangerous, for some people.

You're already straining your heart by using the amphetamines, I personally wouldn't do it or would be very very careful while doing it.

 

[piebald]

yes i have some advice from experience, i was a competetitve long distance runner for a long time and also on add meds..aside from the risks your breathing sucks and your heart rate is totally dis-proportiante to your exertion..running an 8 min mile feels like running a 6 min mile- def NOT a thing to do before you go for a run

 

[piebald]

i do remember during one college practice with a heart monitor i was up around 170 just warming up-

 

[molly897]

yeah i almost had a heart attack running on the treadmill when i took adderall. my heart literally hurt i had to kneel over

 

[Fixed5217]

yea, I did a 3mi run with some still in my system(t+~6ish)--just heated a lil more, had higher heart rate and felt like shit after finishing the run.

I'd skip amps for working out

 

[Wolfmans_BrothEr]

U.S. Air Force pilots are given amphetamines. I wouldn't recommend it while doing any cardiovascular activity.

Maybe small doses won't be that bad... you could look into it