Thursday,I had a great run. Woo boo I thought, Iām improving.
2 hours later I gave blood, Iām not the fastest bleeder, but hadnāt recond on being a bit dehydrated, so it was a bit of a trial! But I did it. Rested, the rested Friday.
Saturday itās Park Run, could i do a PB.
Well No. my legs felt like led, what is the matter with me.
My only conclusion for 3 mins. Outside my PB was giving blood.
I was so under par.
Lesson learnt. I wonāt do that again. I will Marshall instead.
Happy Christmas to all on here.
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Yes youāve lost a load of platelets and need to replace them to get back on form. Think about diet maybe and more carbs ( to produce glycogen for your muscles) & more iron rich food (liver, broccoli, unsulphered apricots etc) before and after giving blood to boost those iron levels. B6 &B12 supplements each morning to boost your energy too (berocca or similar).
Well done for being a lifesaver and giving blood too!
I researched the effects of giving blood on running. Apparently it can take a month to get back to normal! Unfortunately itās made me decide not to give blood as I struggle enough!
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