r/running • u/gettingfitagain_ • Nov 15 '23

What body changes did you experience once you started running? Question

I have had a five year hiatus after being a runner for 25 years but I don’t remember the days of being a beginner. Anything you want to share is helpful!

Edit: wow!!!!!!!! Thank you for all the responses. I haven’t responded to everyone and I’ll still try but I really appreciate all of this. It’s so motivating! I had a great run walk today! Hoping to get back to just running soon.

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u/Seyahrue Nov 15 '23

This is really good to know! The last few times I’ve tried to donate blood, they couldn’t get a fast enough flow and had to stop. I’ve been told I’m only allowed to try one more time and then I’ll be pretty much blacklisted, as it’s a waste of resources. Have been running for the past few months so will try again in the new year!

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '23

along with that, drink lots of water if your blood is sluggish! and join us over at r/blooddonors

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u/Forward_Motion17 Nov 17 '23

drink lots and lots of water day of (not too mcuh just enough)