Running after donating blood?

[JacquiAM]

I was due to do W8R2 this morning but gave blood last night and, when asked if I was planning on doing ‘anything strenuous’ in the next 24 hours, I said I planned to run in the morning and I was told it’s not a good idea and to leave it for a day or so. I’ve been donating for years and never had any ill-effects after - mind you, I’ve never planned a 28 minute run after either! Has anyone else been told this? Feel a bit disappointed I can’t run today but will be out there tomorrow!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Well, saving one life a day is a pretty good rate. Helped save a stranger today, back to you tomorrow.

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Didn’t look at it like that, but thank you 😊

[Crawlhome Graduate]

Well done for donating, it's a wonderful gift. I used to donate, now sadly unable to for health reasons. I would definitely say drink lots of fluids today and don't try to run as you'll be noticeably weaker.

Enjoy tomorrow's run!

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to Crawlhome]

Will do, thank you x

[Julessn Graduate]

I gave blood last Sunday and did my run a day later than normal on Tuesday. It was fine. My lungs had to work harder but 30 minutes was always going to be serious effort. In fact I ran faster than I’ve run before. Perhaps I was trying to prove something!

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to Julessn]

I’ve just completed my Wk8R2 and - like you - it felt harder than the last run. But I did it quicker too - and managed 4K in 28 minutes! I think giving blood must be good for us physically as well as mentally 😂