Blood donation

[Clarabelle71]

Hi guys

I donated blood tonight but I’m due to run tomorrow morning? Is that ok?

I’m on week 9.

I tried the blood service website but there’s very little info on there. Just tells you to avoid doing anything strenuous that day.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done for giving blood, however, I would be a bit doubtful the day after I did that, running for 30 minutes, perhaps give it a day or even two days off, it is up to you how you feel in the morning, have a good sleep and think carefully about that run tomorrow.

[ancientrunner Graduate]

I really think you would be better to wait a couple of days. I know that's a pain but I was always been told to avoid strenuous exercise. I used to work in a&e and sometimes people would come in a couple of days later still feeling light headed. Lots of fluids and eat well. A noble thing to have done tho!

[Clarabelle71 Graduate in reply to ancientrunner]

I donate regularly but the running thing is still new to me 😃. I have decided not to run tomorrow supported by the fact I felt a little woozy tonight (which I don’t usually) but realised I hadn’t had anything to drink when I got back. Doh! Have had a big glass of water and feel better. Am going to run again on Thursday which is my next day off Thanks for the advice x