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OK so today should be week 3 run 2 but I've woke up with a stinking cold and it's snowing! Do I run anyway or leave it. Worried about missing the run.

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dindyGraduate

I would say safety 1st. Bad enough walking whenit is snowing & slippery. Not so bad on fresh snow but otherwise a bit dodgy.

More experienced runners will no doubt answer but I would of thought that missing a couple of days would be no problem. Not really an alternative but will keep you mobile but on you tube there is a lady in America who will go through running indoors for up to 30 mins and even 5 k. True it is running on the spot but she does a warm up walk then a jog on the carpet for however long you want, She is talking to you all the time.

Just found out her name,type Phala B into you tube. As I say it will keep you moving and keep the fitness you have already acquired,alternative is a treadmill if you have access to one.

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Sarahk84 in reply todindy

Ah thanks for that x

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AnthieGraduate

I would give it a miss: snow is risky, but most of all, if you have a bad cold, not worth worsening it and not being fit to run for the week... See how you feel tomorrow.

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Elfe5Graduate

The saying goes "If it is above the neck you can run, if it is below the neck don't run. "

If you are feeling unwell- don't go, wait till you feel better. The running is still there when you are recovered. 😃

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Sarahk84

Thanks everyone. I'm giving it a miss today hopefully go tommorrow

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misswobbleGraduate

A cold can be helped by getting out there as it encourages your nose to run like a tap. Better out than in I take a huge hankie and blow as necessary

It depends on how you feel. If you feel like poo don’t run 🙂

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Steady_sloth

Hope you're feeling better today and can get out and about if you're up to it!

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