Minor cold symptoms

[Sararuns]

What are peoples thoughts on running when u have mild cold symptoms? I will be going to work tomorrow so it's a cough and a bit of a high temperature that I have. I did a lateral flow and it isn't covid.

I am not sure if running will slow down recovery or aid it in the long term.

[nowster Graduate]

For a sniffle, I'd continue running. For anything below the chin, no running until it clears up.

[Cmoi Graduate]

If it's messing with your breathing Sararuns no, otherwise yes.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

As others have said , don't run if it's interfering with your breathing !I tend not to run with a cold anyway as I simply don't enjoy it as I get bad sinus headaches, so not below the chin is not a good measure for me

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well... you have had the advice... only you know how you actually feel. If you are going to enjoy the run... fine.. if you feel under par... ? The run will wait and be all the sweeter for it

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I’m down with a cold 4th day, i had to run around my apartment for 20 mins as it’s too hot to run outside where I live and I use a gym so I don’t want to pass on germs. It’s all from the neck upwards so at least I did 20 mins. Better than nothing but I’m itching to get out.

[Liono Graduate]

I wouldn't personally run with a fever. With Covid the symptoms often precede a positive lateral flow test by several days so a negative test doesn't rule it out. I'd err on the side of caution and rest until the fever has subsided at least.

[JetsNanna Graduate in reply to Liono]

This is precisely what happened to me. Had cold symptoms, tested daily because of caring responsibilities and -after about 5 days of negative LFTs - the ‘Rona!

[Liono Graduate in reply to JetsNanna]

Yep, we had the same here too. All four of us have now had it at different times and we each had 2-3 days of symptoms (sore throats/headaches/coughing and in some cases a fever) before the daily LF tests turned positive.

[Martlet76]

Hi,

I'm no expert, but from my own experience, if it is just mild symptoms, running makes me feel better mentally. I feel that I am getting on with things and not just being submissive and letting the cold win.

Having said that, a couple of years ago I ran with what turned out to be the onset of 'flu. It wasn't a good idea.

So, in my opinion, if you are confident it os just a light cold.... go for it.

M76