About to start week 5 but feel a bit ill

[Dexter1979]

I should be starting wee 5 today but feel a bit unwell should I push myself to go out or restart week 5 when I feel better?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Wait until you feel better...you will enjoy it much more 😊

[Dexter1979 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you 😊

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Sorry you’re under the weather, Dexter. Why not just go for a stroll ? Half an hour or so of steady walking will help maintain fitness and give you some endorphins to boost your mood. Try your run when you feel a bit stronger. Get well soon !

[Dexter1979 in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you. I’ve had to walk my dogs where I usually run in the woods and after a while didn’t feel too bad. I’m going to get back to it straight from work tomrrow. Does it really matter if you have two rest days between runs?

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Dexter1979]

Not at all. I have 2 rest days at some point every week because I run three times a week.

Oldfloss is right - don’t run when you are ill. I once made the mistake of getting impatient & doing that - it made me ill-er!! 🙄

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Dexter1979]

I don’t find it hurts. Sometimes it’s unavoidable. It’s good that you have your dogs to keep you going.