Running when ill. To do or not to do?, that is the question.

[Mummytotwo]

I want to go running but not feeling 100%. Sore throat, sticky eyes and general achiness. But not been for a run since last Thursday! (25th Sept) Feeling lazy and fat

[GoogleMe Graduate]

How about a walk instead?

[Mummytotwo Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Buts that's boring! lol I'm a speed freak. Having a little tantrum here too

[GoogleMe Graduate in reply to Mummytotwo]

In that case, perhaps we should send someone round to tie you to the sofa and administer hot blackcurrant if you can't be trusted to take things gently Persons of my acquaintance have died from viral cardiomyopathies getting caught out running with a bug.

[ajwyld Graduate]

internet wisdom says if symptoms are all above the neck than its OK, but not if not. You mention general achiness, so personally, I wouldn't.

[Mummytotwo Graduate]

I knew would say that! Arh well, at work currently supping hot lemon and honey. Will see how I feel later

[Belindauk Graduate]

No don't do it... Get the rest and give your body time. I had just over a week off with ulcerated throat and flu. Although my first run back was hard I could still run, I just had to take it easy and work extra hard

[useitorloseit Graduate]

I know you are having a wee tantrum there - and we runners (get me!!) know EXACTLY how you feel, but I think a brisk walk in the beautiful sunshine would be much better for you than a run. If you run and make yourself feel worse, you'll be laid up for longer. There. Suck on that, Missus!

[Mummytotwo Graduate]

LOL useorloseit! You are so right! We runners hate being ill or injured! All my toys are out the pram, spat my dummy out and currently holding my breath until I get my own way!

If my sister was here, I would blame it on her too!

[misswobble Graduate]

I would run! If I felt sticky-eyed and fat I would deffo get out there. You will still have a cold if you stay in! That's my take on it any road. I would take a hankie!

You can treat yourself to hot lemon when you get back. If you feel any worse for it you can blame me

[Mummytotwo Graduate in reply to misswobble]

I like you misswobble!

[Mummytotwo Graduate]

I like you misswobble!

[spoonierunning Graduate]

Come join me on the party sofa for the poorly, I have movies and slave to bring tea and chocolate buttons

[Mummytotwo Graduate in reply to spoonierunning]

Ooooo I'm there! Will bring hot water bottle and slanket!

[danzargo Graduate]

Stay lazy and fat until you're better! In my humble, putting your lungs under heavy stress running whilst you're body is fighting off a virus is not a good idea. Walking (as per GoogleMe says) is a good idea.

[cathryn14 Graduate]

I agree with aj, if just a cold and runny nose go for it but if achy, temp raised or muscle aches just rest, you'll get better quicker.