Running with a cold?

Di2.0

Don't call me Buttercup!

posted: 11/30/2012 at 7:43 AM

Hi! New here, love it so far.

My apologies, because I know this has probably been asked a million times, but I'm sleepy and can't remember the "rule." Can you/should you run with a cold? Only if it's in your head and not your chest? Can someone please remind this newb what's considered safe? (i.e. I don't want to end up with pneumonia or something, particularly since I just came back to running after a short hiatus and I would be really freaking pissed if I had to go back on the IR)

Thanks!

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MattJ

posted: 11/30/2012 at 8:01 AM

Hi Di I am not a doctor - I believe there's at least one lurking round here

General rule, at least the one that I have been told many times, I am sure there are exceptions:

Above the neck - run

Below the neck - rest

Not sure what to do if it's just your neck that hurts.... guess that's a judgement call! Wink

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JML

posted: 11/30/2012 at 8:09 AM

+1 on MattJ. If I have a head cold, a run seems to feel OK and I actually feel better after the run. When I try to run with chest congestion, it has never been a good experience. Better to get some rest and live to fight another day.

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Di2.0

Don't call me Buttercup!

posted: 11/30/2012 at 8:26 AM

Thanks, guys! I appreciate the quick response.

Slow and steady wins the.... wait a second! I've been lied to!

Splish

posted: 12/1/2012 at 10:38 AM

What a coincidence, I have a cold today! What the hell you doin' to me, God?

I am actually taking the day off due to cold. I could run, but last day off was eight days back and it's cold and damp out there. Movies, Skyrim, spaghetti in marinara with sausage, maybe a couple of Surly beverages, maybe even slowcook a pork shoulder.. I can probably salvage this Saturday, and tomorrow's another day Smile

Buelligan

posted: 12/2/2012 at 5:20 PM

I've run with an above the neck cold before and it turned into a below the neck cold. It may have been on its way anyway, but if I get a cold now, I just take a few days off and let it run its course. Being fit seems to keep the downtime to a minimum anyway. Once the worst of the symptoms start to clear up, I'll go ahead and start running again even if I'm slightly clogged.

Cherrieruns

Maggie & Molly

posted: 12/2/2012 at 6:23 PM

I'm with MattJ too. I run if it is a head cold and stay home if it is in my chest and I can't breath without hacking up a lung. Joking

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StepbyStep-SH

posted: 12/2/2012 at 8:10 PM

Head cold - run if no fever.

Chest cold - rest.

I've skipped the last two days, even though my cold has been mostly in my head (with drainage into my throat - ick), because I feel like I've been running a fever.

tinman11

posted: 12/3/2012 at 10:38 PM

I just take rest days until I start getting better. Seems like rest really helps me recover.

She Can

SheCan

posted: 12/4/2012 at 2:06 PM

I always run through a head cold. In fact the days I run, I feel much better. It's like it clears everything out. I barely notice a cold anymore since I've started running.

Cherie

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MichaelE

posted: 12/4/2012 at 2:28 PM

Quote from She Can on 12/4/2012 at 2:06 PM:

I always run through a head cold. In fact the days I run, I feel much better. It's like it clears everything out. I barely notice a cold anymore since I've started running.

+1 to this.

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