Can you run with a cold?

gashinshotan
gashinshotan Posts: 749 Member
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
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!

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  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    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
    gashinshotan Posts: 749 Member
    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 :love:
    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
    charlotte66 Posts: 248 Member
    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 :smile: altho i was a little scared jogging it was very dark so the dog got dragged out of bed
  • FoxyMcDeadlift
    FoxyMcDeadlift Posts: 771 Member
    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 :smile: 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
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    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
    charlotte66 Posts: 248 Member
    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 :smile: 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
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    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 :smile: altho i was a little scared jogging it was very dark so the dog got dragged out of bed
  • charlotte66
    charlotte66 Posts: 248 Member
    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 :smile: 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
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