Kristin, there's actually something called a "runner's anemia," it's so common among athletes like yourself.
It has to do with your body's use of oxygen. Here's a page about runners that explains this phenomenon (and some more things to do about it):
http://www.time-to-run.com/doctor/anemia.htm
And here's a newsletter about runner's anemia from the Journal of the American Medical Assn., reprinted in Olympic Coach:
http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/coaching/kpub.nsf/v/60
At least you know you're in very good company!!
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Kristin, there's actually something called a "runner's anemia," it's so common among athletes like yourself.
It has to do with your body's use of oxygen. Here's a page about runners that explains this phenomenon (and some more things to do about it):
http://www.time-to-run.com/doctor/anemia.htm
And here's a newsletter about runner's anemia from the Journal of the American Medical Assn., reprinted in Olympic Coach:
http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/coaching/kpub.nsf/v/60
At least you know you're in very good company!!
April 15, 2009 - 8:12amThis Comment
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