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I've got R2 of W3 today but my nose feels bunged up and the amount of phlegm I'm coughing up is unreal, I want to go out for my run, my question is, should I?

I will listen to what you experienced guys and gals tell me, I'm hoping you say go for it

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Above the neck.. fine... it may even help...below the neck...no.

So... if your chest is tight, and it does sound from what you are describing, that you may have an infection..( I am no medical expert however), then I would say hold off. There have been many, many posts about this, and the dangers of running with chesty cough issues.

The run will still be there, even if you give yourself a day or so to get over this:)

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