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HR higher with a cold

kenleyj
kenleyj Posts: 51 Member
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I usually train with use of a HR monitor. This week I have had a cold. Not a bad one, but just stuffed up. I noticed on my runs, when I am running, my HR is about 10 beats higher at same levels. Is this normal? Thanks

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  • RunnerInVT
    RunnerInVT Posts: 226 Member
    Yes, normal. Your breathing is compromised. It's okay to slow down and breathe through your mouth some.
  • kenleyj
    kenleyj Posts: 51 Member
    Yes, normal. Your breathing is compromised. It's okay to slow down and breathe through your mouth some.

    Thanks for that response!
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Absolutely. In fact, if you take your resting heart rate every morning, you will know you're coming down with something before you even have symptoms, because your heart rate will spike up.
  • kenleyj
    kenleyj Posts: 51 Member
    Absolutely. In fact, if you take your resting heart rate every morning, you will know you're coming down with something before you even have symptoms, because your heart rate will spike up.
    Thanks for the information. Will certainly keep an eye out for that.

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