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So today I should be doing my run but I feel so ill. I'm full of cold, a banging head and I'm so tired.

Did a 14 hour day yesterday was working in nursery with 40 kids then straight to collect my son and sort out his treatment then straight to college.

I really want to run today but I don't think I will do it with 100% of me..... What do you think I should do? Oh and to top it off its that time of the month 😭

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I was felled by a cold the week before last and just couldn’t do it. Sometimes rest is best. You will not have lost your fitness if you take a few days to recover. When you get back out there - just go slow and you’ll be fine. Hope you feel better soon.

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Pat yourself on back for not loosing it with all those kids all day???? 😂

I'd rest up... if you're feeling bad now,a bad run won't help.

Try tomorrow??

Got to say though... a run is great for getting rid of minor headaches!

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GreenGirl89 in reply toLetties

Lol, everyone said the same but I love being around kids, they make me laugh so much.

I was thinking a run could help but this is the first time I've actually thought I cannot do it 😭.

I think I may give it a go and if it's not working I will do it another day.

Thanks all for the advice x

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Hi! I suggest going for a walk today and maybe finding a new route that you can run tomorrow. The run was to be there for you then. Take care

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Buddy34Graduate

Just take the rest get better then get back out there

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AgentmayGraduate

I'd rest for the day and have a go tomorrow. sounds like you've had a lot on and will only feel worse if you try to push yourself when you're physically and mentally exhausted. A 2 day rest between runs won't hurt and you could find you have a better run for the rest.

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BaddieThePirateGraduate

Don't push it when you're not well it can be counter productive. Listen to your body. I'm sure you can tell the difference between your body and gremlins. Listen to the first but not the second 👂

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