Can you run with a cold?

gashinshotan

Yes you can . I didn't want to run today cuz of a runny nose and constant coughing but I ate over my goal and had a rest+cheat day yesterday. Well I didn't think I'd get far but I finished 9.4 miles tonight though at first it sucked.... by the end of the first 5 though I didn't feel any weakness at all and was almost tempted to run longer than my goal but I knew it could lead to an even worst sickness so I stopped. So if you have a cold don't be afraid to run!

pdworkman

You bet. And sometimes the increased body temp from the run can act like a fever and completely kick the virus out of your system.

Pam

gashinshotan

I can confirm what you say - my cold has decreased significantly with the coughing practically gone and no more runny nose! Who knew running is a cure for the cold

You bet. And sometimes the increased body temp from the run can act like a fever and completely kick the virus out of your system.

Pam

charlotte66

i did my first ever jog this morning and quater past 6 only managed a sorry 2 and abit miles tho but almost didnt go out the door because i had a cough and a runny nose but thought if i dont do it now i will never do it and i feel so much better afterwards! no more runny nose altho i was a little scared jogging it was very dark so the dog got dragged out of bed

FoxyMcDeadlift

i did my first ever jog this morning and quater past 6 only managed a sorry 2 and abit miles tho but almost didnt go out the door because i had a cough and a runny nose but thought if i dont do it now i will never do it and i feel so much better afterwards! no more runny nose altho i was a little scared jogging it was very dark so the dog got dragged out of bed

My first ever run was a measly mile, and it wasnt at quarter past six in the morning either! Im now a regular distance runner. Good job.

suzycreamcheese

it depends on the type of cold. If its a head-cold with a stuffy nose, then its fine to run if you feel up to it.
If its a chesty cold/chest infection with a bad cough, then its best to rest

charlotte66

i did my first ever jog this morning and quater past 6 only managed a sorry 2 and abit miles tho but almost didnt go out the door because i had a cough and a runny nose but thought if i dont do it now i will never do it and i feel so much better afterwards! no more runny nose altho i was a little scared jogging it was very dark so the dog got dragged out of bed

My first ever run was a measly mile, and it wasnt at quarter past six in the morning either! Im now a regular distance runner. Good job.

thanks so i did not to bad then yay! oh yea i thought first thing in the morning set me up for the day and no1 would see me :laugh:

pdworkman

Good for you! That's great!

And good idea to take the dog with you. I also run in the dark and a dog would be nice to have with me. Instead I've got my pepper spray!

Pam

i did my first ever jog this morning and quater past 6 only managed a sorry 2 and abit miles tho but almost didnt go out the door because i had a cough and a runny nose but thought if i dont do it now i will never do it and i feel so much better afterwards! no more runny nose altho i was a little scared jogging it was very dark so the dog got dragged out of bed

charlotte66

Good for you! That's great!

And good idea to take the dog with you. I also run in the dark and a dog would be nice to have with me. Instead I've got my pepper spray!

Pam

i did my first ever jog this morning and quater past 6 only managed a sorry 2 and abit miles tho but almost didnt go out the door because i had a cough and a runny nose but thought if i dont do it now i will never do it and i feel so much better afterwards! no more runny nose altho i was a little scared jogging it was very dark so the dog got dragged out of bed

pepper spray is also good! i wouldnt of gone as far if the dog didnt come with me seen a guy just standing in the road a few houses down i did not even think about going that way