Running with a cold?? Should I?

[jlw34]

So I’m loving the program after never thinking I could run. Due to do W4R3 today, sneezing yesterday and woken up feeling a bit shivery and achy.

Want to complete my week but don’t know if it’s a good idea to run through it.

Don’t want to fall off the wagon 😂

[Hidden]

I’m not an expert by any means, but I would say it’s ok. I had a little cold and went out for my run. It felt ok. I was a bit chesty and running made me cough a bit but I think it helped it clear it up quicker? Maybe just my imagination??

[jlw34 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Dave, just what I wanted to hear 👌🏼

[HATTER8142 Graduate in reply to jlw34]

Hi I would certainly go out, take it really easy and take sips of water regularly. If it is too much for you then stop and do it again tomorrow.

[Medusa2506 in reply to HATTER8142]

Water 🤔 I never have taken water with me lol don’t feel the need 😁

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

"Shivery and achy" sounds to me more than a common head cold. Sounds more like influenza to me - be careful about this and have it seen to. I would not be exerting myself too much until I did have it seen to and drink plenty of water.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

We generally advise. above the neck.. fine. Below the neck.. i.e. chesty coughs..tight chest etc, no..

The shivers and aches may mean you have more than a cold.. maybe take an extra rest day... drink lots... eat well, get a good night's sleep, and head out tomorrow if all is well. This is not a race, and it is much more fun to enjoy the runs, feeling on form!

Feel better soon,

[jlw34 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for your reply, this is probably more sensible I agree. Just so annoying when things are going so well

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to jlw34]

It is.. and just when you don't want it! But, the runs are there, and you are more important.. Cuddle up and rest up and maybe a gentle walk later...

[Medusa2506]

Take plenty of tissues lol

[Hidden]

Hi JLW

You and I are still level pegging !

I'd say go to it girl. I've been a bit crook this week but nailed R3 today! Blast those sniffles away.

Let's be ready for the challenge of W5

[jlw34 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well I went for it and that’s W4 nailed. Actually felt much better once I was up and feel even better now 🎉🎉

Roll on W5R1. We can do this 😁🏃‍♀️