This is my first winter of proper running. I wondered what the general advice is about running when feeling under the weather. I've had a throat virus for nearly two weeks...should I carry on running or wait until I feel 100% better? It's frustrating as I was really enjoying training and now I feel I'll have regressed a bit!
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Caroline,
Hopefully you'll get some advice from one of the other forum members who actually know what they are talking about, but my view would be to give it a break until you're better.
We all understand the frustration of not being able to train. However, it's possible that running could prolong your virus and possibly lead to complications.
For my money, the most important thing is that you don't lapse from training once you are better.
Good luck with shaking it off.
MikeB
Definitely rest until you feel better, you could try a gentle run on a treadmill (if you belong to a gym or have one at home) later as the infection wears off a bit.
Rest well and you'll be out there soon.
No offence meant, but is that photo actualy you, or is it a piccy of David Brent ?
I'm asking because I really can't tell - my eyes have been growing dim for a while but until now, I've not really admitted it!
Anyway, if it is really your photo, well done mate!.
And if it's not, er... well done mate!
MikeB