Colds disrupting my running routine

jenfran89
jenfran89 Posts: 26 Member
edited November 13 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm quite susceptible to colds, and I seem to suffer more with them than most people. My latest one came on last night, and I was planning going for a run this lunchtime. I don't want to skip the run, because I enjoy it, but at the same time I don't want to make my cold worse or, or struggle with running because of my cold.

What do other runners do in this situation?

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  • festerw
    festerw Posts: 233 Member
    I'd run anyway.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    I probably would run today, but then rest.

    If you are getting frequent colds then you really should work on improving your immune system. This could be as simple as getting more sleep, adjusting your diet, or generally being kind to yourself and not doing too much.
  • jenfran89
    jenfran89 Posts: 26 Member
    Thanks for the advice. I do aim to keep an eye on these things, and I take vitamins, but I do work with children so exposure to germs is a hazard of the job!
  • Bluepegasus
    Bluepegasus Posts: 333 Member
    As long as it's not a chest cold, run anyway, I always do.
  • sisval2016
    sisval2016 Posts: 4 Member
    Yes its cold here too...not motivated at all cuz I live in Arizona
  • jenfran89
    jenfran89 Posts: 26 Member
    I went for my run :) found breathing a bit harder and I was slower than usual but I'm glad I did it. Thanks for the push guys!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Running won't make your cold worse, but a cold might make running harder. It's your choice, don't run, or do a lighter run.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    I find running helps with a head cold. Get's the snot flowing and clears the congestion. Gives you a chance to perfect your snot rockets.

    I went out last night for a run. I felt like crap with a head cold but forced myself outside figuring on a 3 mile run. After a couple miles i started feeling better and went 5.5 miles. Normally I run a 9:30 mile on an easy run but last night was nearly 11:00.
  • angelahammon
    angelahammon Posts: 114 Member
    I also work with children and have constant colds, i recently joined the gym and have noticed that since joining the gym my colds don't last as long as they did before and can get over them quicker, maybe its just coincidence but i think working out has defiantly helped!!
  • genpopadopolous
    genpopadopolous Posts: 411 Member
    Neck up, suck it up!!

    That's my mantra.
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