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Running on the verge of a cold

Seraph1120
Seraph1120 Posts: 194 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'll be participating in the Hot Chocolate 5k this Saturday and trying my hardest not to catch the cold that's been going through my office, not to mention a nasty one from my room mate. I'm avoiding taking any meds right now since I notice my colds come on faster once I start on any of them. I'm pretty much just pumping myself with tea right now. I'm determined not to miss the 5k. Has anyone participated in a race while under the weather? Any suggestions?

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  • ASPhantom
    ASPhantom Posts: 637 Member
    I did. Last weekend. I was unable to run all week and made myself do it. I killed it and blew my PR wide open! Placed 2nd in my Age Group. :-)

    Rest between now and then and lots of liquids. Go do it!
  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    Ran in a 5K with an extreme fever (nearly passed out at the starting line). Ooops. lol
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I got sick last week and I have a marathon this weekend. I downed Zinc and tons of fluids. Yes, lots of rest. You'll be fine with that 5k! It's going to be great.
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Think positive, have some chicken broth (It really works!), keep hydrated and say a prayer!! :D
  • Seraph1120
    Seraph1120 Posts: 194 Member
    I did. Last weekend. I was unable to run all week and made myself do it. I killed it and blew my PR wide open! Placed 2nd in my Age Group. :-)

    Rest between now and then and lots of liquids. Go do it!

    WOW, that's awesome!! Congrats on placing 2nd! I'm planning on getting a good playlist together and just enjoying my stride. I don't think I'll reach any top place in just my second race, but I'm hoping to get a better time that my first.

    Thanks everyone for your encouragement and suggestions! No problem getting the fluids in. And the chicken broth is good too. I've actually been on a soup kick this week. lol Good thing!
  • jfinnivan
    jfinnivan Posts: 360 Member
    I've found that if I run with a cold, my head will clear up during the run and stay cleared fr a few hours afterward. You just need to push yourself to start running while feeling lousy.
  • Mom2rh
    Mom2rh Posts: 612 Member
    Drink lots of water. Get lots of rest. I use Olive Leaf Extract to fight off colds...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_leaf

    Good luck!
  • Michaela722
    Michaela722 Posts: 68
    Ran a half marathon last year with a terrible head cold...still PR'ed. Sick as a dog right now and running another 1/2 on Saturday - hoping to PR again. Rest and fluids and you'll be fine.
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