Not feeling 100%

[Elephantlady]

Due to run week 8 run 3 in the morning, think I’ve got a cold coming. Do I push myself to go run?

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Take a rest day! Honestly, the runs will wait. If you’re feeling under the weather, be nice to yourself and have some more recovery time.

If you wake up feeling energised after a good night’s sleep, perhaps give it a go but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with postponing a run if you’d be better resting. That what smart runners do!

[Cmoi Graduate]

No, don't push yourself in that way Elephantlady ! If you feel better, by all means run. Don't run if you don't.

There's a difference between "I'm OK, I just don't feel much like running" in which case run, and "I don't feel well, I'll have to push myself to run" in which case, rest.

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I think the guidance is, symtoms above the neck- OK to run. Symptoms below the neck, take a break.

[nowster Graduate]

If you're feeling drained, don't push yourself.

I had my flu jab on Friday at lunchtime. By last night (Saturday) I was feeling its effects with a prickly sore throat and feeling lethargic. Today was declared a rest day before it even began.

[Elephantlady]

Thank you everyone, I’ve rested today and may take a few more rest days as feeling really run down. I’m hoping to be back on my c25k soon though.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Elephantlady]

That sounds like a really sensible decision. Hope you’re feeling better soon ❤️