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Anyone have tips on working out when sick? When do you know you should suck it up and go and when do you call it a rest day?
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Set back? Step back?
I had an awesome week last week and I was feeling strong and ready for another great week when…dun, dun, dun…a sore throat struck on Monday by Tuesday afternoon I was starting to get stuffy and low energy. Today (Wednesday), it’s full blown head cold! I absolutely hate being sick! I know I’m only in week 3 of training but it still annoys me that I’m sick. I’m downing water and tea and basically playing my workouts by ear. I skipped weights yesterday morning in favor of sleeping in, since weights isn’t an essential workout I think I made a smart choice. I did run 4 miles after work though I canceled on Kathy (sorry chica, we will meet up soon!). I ran an incredibly slow 4 miles with the dog, granted I didn’t stop the watch when she needed to go to the bathroom but I think the overall pace was 12:15 or something. I’m glad I went—thanks to Mr. Pi for convincing me to go. I have a feeling I’ll be skipping at least one essential workout this week though if I continue to feel like I do now. Most tri plans go in meso-cycles where every 4 weeks is a step back week; guess my step back week is coming a week early. I have a big weekend ahead that I’m really looking forward to. We’re heading down to CA on Friday. I have an awesome ride scheduled with Sarah (thanks for organizing) and a 5k with my sister-in-law on Sunday.
Anyone have tips on working out when sick? When do you know you should suck it up and go and when do you call it a rest day?
Anyone have tips on working out when sick? When do you know you should suck it up and go and when do you call it a rest day?
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I feel like there was a runner's world article on this this month.
Ahh, boo to being sick. I hope it goes away really quickly. It is still so early so don't worry about missing a workout - just rest so you can be better soon!
Sounds like a fun weekend!
blah blah...listen to your body...blah.
:)
I would suggest skipping all non-essential workouts (like the weights) and scaling back the essential workouts. Like you said it's only week 3, so it's not that big of a deal to do less distance/time (especially since you have a big weekend coming up).
Get lots of sleep if you can! I find this helps me get well much faster.
I try to go for walks still when I'm sick. It reminds my body that it likes moving, gives me a little bit more energy, and makes sure that I'm not a total sloth.
Hope you feel better soon!
sorry that you're sick!! I had a cold last week too, I think you're doing the right thing, listen to our body, plenty of fluids, and don't feel guilty if you skip a few to get better!!! Take care!
Sorry you're sick girl! :( I feel your pain since I am now finally back to normal. I usually suck it up for the most part & just decrease the intensity of my workouts as long as it is something that is just in the head-cold realm. If it moves into your chest and affects youre breathing I've read that it's best to not work out. Hope you feel better asap and get lots of rest!
I just got over being sick and I just played it by ear. If I felt like working out then I did if I didn't then I didn't work out.
I hope you get better real soon so you can enjoy your fun weekend!
Ugg being sick stinks! Hope you feel better soon. Drink some OJ or take some vitamin C. And sleep helps too!
I think you have exactly the right idea - let your body dictate what it feels like doing until you feel better. You will feel better sooner and be able to get back to your training.
Oh...I'm sorry you're sick! It is never fun being sick! I don't think there are any rules for when and when not to workout when you're sick other than to just listen to your body. If you're tired, sleep. If you feel awful, rest. Working out when you're really sick won't help anything, but it could make it worse! So, rest, drink lots of fluids, and try to get better soon!
My only tip on working out when sick is to not do it. Focus on getting better.
Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well :( I think the old advice mom's give works: rest and drink lots of fluids.
If you have a fever I know you aren't supposed to workout. If it is just a nose/throat thing, I've read it is okay to push through that (though I imagine you prolong your sickness that way). I feel when I run through a cold I am sort of trading off absolute inactivity and a quick recovery. So instead you maintain fitness but stay slightly sick longer.
I still workout when I'm sick--but not at full intensity. It's more like going thru the motions.
I was feeling a bit sick on Monday, but it felt great to go to spin and "sweat" it out. I wasn't really motivated on my way to the gym, but 10 minutes into the class my body felt better.
That totally sucks! I'm sorry you're not feeling well! I usually workout through head colds, but take a break if it's in my lungs or I'm just too achy to move.
Have fun in California! Hope you get an orange or two while you're there!
Hope you feel all better real fast...and yeah, best to rest if you want your immune system to be dealing with the right things :)
I've read quite a bit about this and one simple rule I found many places was if it is above your neck, still work out. If it is in your chest don't. Can be serious complications. I have a HARD time not working out so try to follow this.
I was sick for 2 weeks. I ran an 18 miler when I was SICK and totally regretted it...I think you know your body. Get healthy then get back to it..
Feel better soon, girl!!!
Sorry you're sick! Take care of yourself so you can get back at it.
Hope you feel better for your trip! See ya when we get back! :)
So sorry to hear you're sick! Hope by now things are improving. Looks like you got tons of good advice - fluid, rest, cut back - you probably know what to do now... Just hope you feel better soon. Just remember it is not one single workout that makes the difference...
Catching up....I loved your 200th post. Isn't there a wine half marathon in OR this year? I think it's labor day weekend. I totally wanted to do it, but I think were going to be in Maine that weekend. You could check it off your list, plus it would be so much fun! Great pictures!
Last week you were an animal! Nicely done. Sorry your sick now though. IS this a taper week anyways? Or is that next week? Don't worry about taking it easy. Missing a few workouts (espicially this early) isn't going to matter. You have a strong base anyways.
Definitely REST up if it's in your lungs. If it's just above the throat easy 20 min. :)
just found your blog -- looking fwd to following your journey -- keep up the great work!!!!
Oh no! I hope you feel better!! The last time I felt ill I was advised to just rest. Take the whole week off if necessary, but just rest. Around here quite a few folks were battling a cold for a couple of weeks straight, but I think with taking it easy I only suffered for a week. I know it is hard to take the time off, but sometimes it is worth it. Get well soon!
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