Running with a cough (Read 10617 times)

My experience is that when I'm sick and I try to run it wipes me out and makes my recovery longer. It's your body, and only you know what "feeling mostly better" means. Does it mean you need one more rest day? Or does it mean that you're ready for an easy test run to see how things work and to keep from climbing the walls? If I try to run hard right after being sick, well, it's not a pretty picture. Fortunately for me, when I'm sick I also dont' feel much like running either, so it's all good. Well, mostly. Good luck on your Turkey Trot, however it works out!

Race. Run like the wind blows. Not sure what you'll feel like after - although I've never been so sick that a run didn't make me feel better for hours. But I do know that for something slightly less than 24 minutes and 41 seconds, you'll feel just fine. Your legs might hurt and your lungs might ache ... but you won't be thinking about your cough. Run. And then Dr. Jake prescribes copious helpings of turkey, stuffing, pie, and assorted goodies, followed by excessive amounts of the alcohol of your choice. Which - wait for it - kills germs. So it must be good. For bonus points, enjoy your beverage while watching the Cowboys slaughter the poor Buccaneers. Ignore all advice to the contrary. Doctors are sissies. Post your PR time tomorrow. So I can admire it while gnawing on a wing.

Thanks for the advice. I toughed it out Thursday and run my heart out, it was so much fun. I came home and felt awful, but after a glass of "emergen-c" vitamin C drink, I was roaring to go again. My cough has gone away and I'm feeling fine. Thanks for your guys' input.