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Safe to run after giving blood?

stephabef
stephabef Posts: 936 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I gave blood today after a string of failed attempts - iron too low, blood flow too slow, etc. I want to celebrate with a run later tonight (I'll use any excuse for a celebratory run ;)). If I drink a ton of water, do you think it's okay to run 6 hours after donating?

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  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    My $.02 - I'd wait until tomorrow, but I usually donate in the late afternoons. If you do try to run, go real easy and be prepared to cut it short if needed.

    Last time I gave blood on a Thursday PM. I ran 7 miles on Friday AM and 20 miles on Saturday AM.
  • viclee1
    viclee1 Posts: 156 Member
    sorry hun, but I think it's best you wait till tomorrow!
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    yeah i would wait. I've often ran the day after donating & found that my HR is higher than normal.
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    I'd wait until tomorrow. If you do try to run, go real easy and be prepared to cut it short if needed.

    This. Drink LOTS of water.
  • mdh1127
    mdh1127 Posts: 93
    The last time that I tried to exert myself after giving blood, I passed out. I would not take the chance. Trust me it is a horrible feeling.
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    Bummer - wish I'd gone this morning now! Thanks for the advice, guys.
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