RunningAHEAD - Topic: Running while sick

mrakers

posted: 11/2/2008 at 1:39 PM

I've got a head cold, and I want to run so badly. Due for a 10 miler today as I am trying to increase my mileage, but I have come down with some type of cold where my throat hurts and I've began losing my voice. I feel decent, but nonetheless, I'm not top notch. I don't want to take a whole lot of time off, because I want to increase the mileage like I should be, but I also don't wanna make everything worse. What do you do?

mikeymike

posted: 11/2/2008 at 1:43 PM

I run unless I have a feever or just simply can't.

Runners run

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 11/2/2008 at 1:44 PM

above the neck symptoms go for it below the neck symptoms take some rest. unless it is the lingering cough that is hanging on for weeks on end and then I go out easy and see if I make it worse or better.

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"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7

ndippon

Non ducor, duco.

posted: 11/2/2008 at 1:48 PM

Go for it. If it was race day, you would run.

soonergal013

posted: 11/2/2008 at 2:03 PM

I ran a couple of weeks ago with a cold, and I felt much better after the run.

labrat

posted: 11/2/2008 at 2:31 PM

I'm not a doctor (yet, haha) but from what I do know, like Ennay said, if your symptoms are above the neck - sneezing, sore throat, headache, runny nose, etc. - then it's fine to do some easy exercise. I don't know that I"d attempt 10 miles, maybe go for half that and see how you feel. It's easy to overdo it and make yourself sicker. However, if you are experiencing full-body aches, shivering, or upset stomach, then definitely take a few days off. You'll get better much faster.

Runs2Slow

posted: 11/2/2008 at 4:41 PM

I'm not a doctor either and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. But, I say go for it. Just start real easy and your body will let you know if it's a good idea.

pmcelrone

posted: 11/2/2008 at 4:58 PM

I have never felt worse after an run than I did before it. Even a short run to get your blood moving usually helps get your body feeling normal again. Then again, I'm not a doctor and I've never stayed at a Holiday Inn Express...

kcam

posted: 11/2/2008 at 6:17 PM

Dude - get out there and run. Maybe a little slower, maybe a little shorter, maybe both. Get your miles AND consistency up.

norrin_radd

posted: 11/2/2008 at 6:51 PM

I am a doctor, just not a 'real' doctor..... What Ennay said, plus listen to your body. If you want to go for a run that's a good sign but if you are dragging yourself out of your sickbed just because your training plan tells you to that might not be smart.

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Craig S

Menace to Sobriety

posted: 11/2/2008 at 6:55 PM

If you're not running a fever I say run as much as you feel like. I have head and sinus stuff all the time and I always feel better after a run. Just do what everyone else has said and listen to your body.

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Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 11/2/2008 at 7:01 PM

Do what you want. If you feel like running, run. If you don't feel like running, don't run. I did not stay at a Holiday Inn last night. And I am not a not a real doctor.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

kcam

posted: 11/2/2008 at 7:25 PM

Quote from Trent on 11/2/2008 at 7:01 PM:

Do what you want. If you feel like running, run. If you don't feel like running, don't run. I did not stay at a Holiday Inn last night. And I am not a not a real doctor.

But do you play one on TV?

Bugs

posted: 11/2/2008 at 8:30 PM
modified: 11/2/2008 at 8:31 PM

If you decide to run (and I'm guessing you will) if 3 miles in you're straining to complete the run, bail. Drink lots of water. MTA: hope you are feeling better soon!

Bugs

jeffreyvollum

posted: 11/2/2008 at 8:55 PM

If I don't have a fever, feel generally OK, and am not hacking up technicolor gunk, then I run. I did my 20 miler today with the beginnings of something in my head. I actually felt better during the time I was running.

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