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2008-02-20 7:25 PM

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Will donating blood hurt my training,? I like to donate every chance I can, but now I am training at 80% hr at eight week till a full marathon. Just curious.

2008-02-20 7:30 PM
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rgr375 - 2008-02-20 7:25 PM Will donating blood hurt my training,? I like to donate every chance I can, but now I am training at 80% hr at eight week till a full marathon. Just curious.

Yes, it will.  At least in the short term.  I wouldn't do it if you're training hard for a specific race.  Get the race done and then get back to donating.

2008-02-21 8:00 AM
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rgr375 - 2008-02-20 8:25 PM Will donating blood hurt my training,? I like to donate every chance I can, but now I am training at 80% hr at eight week till a full marathon. Just curious.

I can't donate blood unless I'm planning to take a couple of days off.  It affects me bad.  Just be careful and listen to your body, it's most likely going to affect you, but how much will be individual.  It affects me bad, but I have a friend who always feels fine the evening after, and can do intervals the next day.

It's great you give though.  Good luck with the training.

2008-02-23 10:13 AM
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Thanks guys i think i will keep my blood till end of season then start over again.
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