May 7, 2006

Over the last two weeks my running has been greatly halted. I am not feeling so well.

Many advice columns I have read say to take it easy when you are sick. I started off with a sore throat and a running nose. Now, I am down to just a running nose and lots of NyQuil and DayQuil (oh fun!). How much should I decrease my running by?

I went to find out the other day when I went for a 2.5 trek through the forest preserve. I decided to divide it up equally between running and walking. I ran 1.3 and walked 1.2. I would run for a little bit and then take some time to walk. I measured most of this by trail markers in the forest preserve. I had to breath through my mouth which was reasonable since I already to that.

After my run I felt a more relaxed than I usually do. I ended up taking a lot more of my walking at the end of the trek than I did at the beginning. Perhaps that is why I experienced such a relaxed state. However, my nose seemed cleared and I felt alright.

I will still be taking it easy while I am sick. I will not be pushing myself too hard or attempting to increase my longest running distance. Currently, I am at half a mile for the longest I can run before I start to feel some discomfort in my body. I also learned yesterday that even if it is 50 degrees outside, I still need to bundle up. I still find it hard to believe that even I forgot to bundle up while being sick!

Going for a run today. I think I might do a relxed 2 miles or so today. Miles are posted on the log!

~ Runny Nose Pete

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I am by no means a doctor, but I've heard the general rule of thumb is that if you are congested above the neck you run, if it's below the neck you dont run. I know you probably dont want to hear that, but it is the best unoffical advice to give. However, I think if you didn't aggrivate it (by running too soon) it may be fine in a few days. My personal opinion, take it easy until you feel up for running and GO FOR IT. Good luck, have fun and let us know how you feel.

I agree with flynavy. If it is just a stuffy nose, keep running. Just dress appropriately!