Post cold run - when is it next to get back into it

[jen2708]

Ok, so having had a sprained ankle and then has a bad cold I’m inching to restart running again. I’ve still got the remnants on my chest though - should I get going again or wait for it to clear??

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Wait..the runs will..Chest issues mean no runs...I had to wait until yesterday to run...after my last run on 11th November...it was worth the wait..

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

If you are starting to feel better, give it another day or two. No hurry! And think how gutted you will be if you find you have a hard run because you are not quite 100% and even worse, you set yourself back a bit? I have run with a cold before but only when the symptoms are neck up i.e. snotty nose - weirdly running help ease my congestion! But if it’s on your chest, best to wait. Take care. x

[jen2708]

Thanks ladies - great advice as ever

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I’d be tempted to wait until you’re feeling 100% better Jen. I took a few days off a few weeks ago due to a tiny sniffle, and when I thought it had gone adequately I attempted an easy 4k run. It felt awful, and whereas I didn’t give up, I felt like doing so several times. 🤧

The runs will be there waiting for you, so take care of yourself first! 🏃‍♀️👍😀