In this gory episode, Dr. Jed Gorlin talks through all the basics of blood donation and running; whether you're a first-timer or an experienced pro, you'll learn helpful best practices when it comes to donating your red cells.

Dr. Gorlin shares:

—Why runners (and active people) are ideal for donating blood;

—The best way to prepare for donation;

—The real reason there are cookies + pretzels in the post-donation recovery area;

—And how to ideally time your donation around workouts and races.

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