BP fr runners

Hey all, 

 

I started running 3-4 times a week for 40-60 minutes this past June and I have definitely seen huge improvements in my body and my health...my only concern is that my blood pressure has been really low lately.

My father-in-law has a machine to check since he has health problems associated with high bp, and so I've been checking my bp every few days for the past few months.  Although I have heard that runners do/can have low bp, mine has not gone over 90/68 in almost 2 weeks!  Is that normal/ok for someone who works out?

I have been getting dizzy lately at work, and I tried to give blood last week and they said I has anemic, so I'm wondering if all this has anything to do with the running...Is there something I can do/eat/drink to prevent any of this?

I don't think being anemic has anything to do with running. You just need more iron, try eating red meat or taking a supplement. I'm sure women's supplements have iron in them, women are more likely to become anemic due to the menstrual cycle :P I don't know anything about the low bp though, I'm not sure what it should be. Good luck! :)

I am a nurse and the blood pressure is fine......it shows your healthy blood vessels are not clogged and are letting the blood through quite well. Anemia is something that I am often too. Vitamins usually help me.

Thanks all! I will look into a vitamin for the anemia. My main concern was the bp, so thanks for clearing that up LeShea!