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MechEngDropout
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 Posted: 10/07/04 - 10:57 Post subject: Running while sick
I've yet to discover what the "best" amount of running is for me while I'm sick. I've got a sore throat today, which indicates probably a 90% chance that I will be sick tomorrow. Should I run today and get in a few easy miles? Or should I just rest until it's all over with and hopefully that will minimize the duration? I have run while sick before and it sucked, but I don't know how long I would have been sick without running, so I don't really have any comparison.
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elkid
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Posted: 10/07/04 - 11:03 Post subject:
I train through any sickness that doesn't involve a fever.
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Cappy
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Posted: 10/07/04 - 12:06 Post subject:
If I don't feel right, I don't go out. Pushing through an oncoming illness could prolong it. If the body is telling me to rest, I will rest
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robp
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Posted: 10/07/04 - 12:18 Post subject:
If it's just a head cold I'll do easy low stress miles. If general achiness, stomach issues or fever come into play then I bag all running until it passes.
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spongebob
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Posted: 10/07/04 - 12:46 Post subject:
I'm sick right now, too. For me, I can't do speedwork. I suppose I could, but it always ends up being crap. So I just run easy miles. And I'm prepared to only run 2 or 3 if I get into a planned 5 or 6 miler and feel weak and tired.
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jrjo
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Posted: 10/07/04 - 14:11 Post subject:
Similar to X, I'll log easier, shorter workouts when ailing. About the only time I'll bag a run to illness is if I can't even get outta bed. But in all the years of talking running with other runners, it really is a personal thing. I find I can run 'thru' just about anything. In fact I always feel better after running with a cold for instance. The workout 'decongests' if you want to call it that. Same with a mild fever, I get out and sweat a couple miles like crazy, take a lot of fluids and a nap and I'll feel soo much better. Other things like backaches or toothaches, I find running is the answer.
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shelee
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Posted: 10/08/04 - 09:51 Post subject:
well, I used to run while I was sick, but not anymore. I got really sick with ear and sinus infections that settled in my chest and although I have more strength now I'm not running until it's completely gone. I just don't see the point in feeling like crap during and after the run. That's not really what it's all about when you take off for a run. Well, take care, you and rest.
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Posted: 10/08/04 - 10:34 Post subject:
| elkid wrote: | | I train through any sickness that doesn't involve a fever. |
Me too. This doesn't work for some though. Kinda an individual thing I guess.
One thing I learned this summer is I can't run with a hangover. No.way. 
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