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What do you do differently with a respiratory infection (cold) ?

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  • Stephanie Y.
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    I rest.

    :)

    answered about 2 years ago |Report

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  • Leslie G.
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    General rule of thumb is symptoms above the neck = run, but slower. Symptoms below the neck = rest. Remember that you have your whole lifetime to run, and a few days off to recover will not matter in the long run. Feel better!

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  • Lenny G.
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    The other thing I do if I don't (or can't) run with a cold is to do weight training since that requires less demanding breathing.

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  • Holly T.
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    pretty much rest, sleep a ton, if I feel semi well....I run a tiny tiny bit. then sleep rest. and hydrate like crazy.

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  • Ben W.
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    So long as I'm not aching/feverish, I'll always try to run with a cold. Usually makes me feel way better than sitting around, and without getting too gross, helps get the goo moving out:P Other than that, same deal as always, listen to your body - just maybe a little more carefully than you usually would!

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  • Christopher J.
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    Another vote for rest. If you're even slightly wheezy or have a cough, I wouldn't risk it. Lay low, let it pass and then get back into it after a few days. I had a minor respiratory infection in April and after reading comments in the Runner's World forum and on here decided to give it a go and ran 2-3 times. I wound up extremely ill, spent some time in the hospital and couldn't run for close to 3 weeks afterward.

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  • Greg S.
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    Rest or at least take things at a slower pace. Depends on the symptoms. But in any case, never fail to take care of yourself.

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