To run or not to run during a cold?

[Justinian]

I have been fighting a cold/sinus infection for about a week now. I have ran through the sniffles before no problem, but this is kicking my butt! I have no energy and I wear down quick. Today should be repeat of week 7 day 2, but I am thinking of seeing how the day goes, and if I still feel rough maybe just do a walk, if i feel better I am going to attempt it! I just hate to lose momentum with the program...

How does everyone handle these situations? Do you just power through? Or wait until you feel back to normal? Thanks!!

[CherryCore Graduate]

I normally stay at home, in bed or sofa, reading all the books that queued up until I feel the energy levels are back. Hope you are well soon!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

As I state in the guide to the plan, I like to enjoy my running and see no point going out to run if under the weather...........it will be tough and unenjoyable.............yes, I am a wimp.

It takes longer to recover to comfortably manage arduous physical activity than to cope with gentle daily routines.

Give yourself a break and recover fully then have a great return to running.

[Justinian Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks! I read in another post where you wrote we don’t lose any conditioning we have built up to for awhile, that is what I was worried about. I will take it easy and not sweat it too much. Thanks again.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Justinian]

No significant condition lost in the first two weeks of non running.

Illness stresses your body as does running and the additional stress can impede recovery.