Going for a run while sick

dakota · Tue, October 27th, 2009, 05:58 PM

I'm looking for some advice on whether its a good idea to go for a run/ light work out to get the blood moving while LIGHTLY sic (weak headache, groggy, and just mentaly slow(might not just be sympton of my sickness though

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I'm talking about a light run 10-15 minutes, just to get moving, the blood going, and lungs moving whatever fluid is in there out. If anyone knows any Kiniseology, or medical reasons for or against, it would be great to hear them.

Just wondering if i have to stock up the medicine cabnet before tomorrow.

Minder Thr33 · Wed, November 4th, 2009, 10:14 AM

The way I work is if it's above the neck, I still go for it. If it's below, it'll hurt during the run and after and my lungs may not appreciate the toll, so I pass until I get better.

EDIT: I missed the 10-15 mins. If it's just a warm up jog, you should be fine. If it's full out cardio, then I'd do my above routine.

phillydude · Wed, November 4th, 2009, 03:53 PM

If you feel well enough to go for the run, go for the run. As long as the weather will not make you feel worse, the run will make you feel better.

sauron256 · Wed, November 4th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Just be cautious. The last time I had a virus, I pushed myself really hard, was doing my workouts 5 days a week plus a 10K run, to the point where I ended up literally collapsing (and having the Ambulance called!) and was out of gym action for two weeks.

If you feel you can run, go for it, but I don't recommend pushing yourself too much, from personal experience.

Arcus · Wed, November 11th, 2009, 10:18 AM

It depends. Some people are built tougher than others, you'll never know. I wouldn't run if I was sick. And if you have hangover don't risk you life. You might get a permanent heart damage or simply die on track. It's not cool but you'll leave a beautiful body.

Chopaholic · Wed, November 11th, 2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by phillydude

If you feel well enough to go for the run, go for the run. As long as the weather will not make you feel worse, the run will make you feel better.

Agreed. Usually running clears out my sinuses enough to make me feel better for a bit, too.

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Originally Posted by Arcus

I And if you have hangover don't risk you life. You might get a permanent heart damage or simply die on track. It's not cool but you'll leave a beautiful body.

What?

Arcus · Wed, November 11th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Chopaholic, sorry if what I wrote is bullsh. That's what I've keep hearing from doctors and I never questioned it. Tried to scan internet for medical foundations for this.

Bendit · Wed, November 11th, 2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcus

That's what I've keep hearing from doctors and I never questioned it.

I have never heard of any increased risk of harm when exercising with a hangover. Might not feel that good though. Just make sure you are well hydrated and don't push yourself too hard, and you should be fine.

On-topic: as long as you are only mildy sick, and feel up for it, you can do some light work out. If you have a fever or feel very unwell in some other way, better stay home.

PAF · Sat, November 14th, 2009, 02:36 PM

Being ill from something as simple as a sore throat does put you at risk from heart scarring if you do exercise to a high intensity. The bacterial infection can travel from the throat to the heart. Do what you want. It's not something I'd be overly concerned about. Important thing to realise is if you are ill, your body is run down. Exercise is running your body down even further for it to heal. Personally I usually try to rest and heal up. But I'm not training to a particular goal in a hurry so I can afford to rest. However if I had a particular football match to take part that would be really really fun, I'd got for it.

Chadster · Fri, November 27th, 2009, 02:39 PM

I generally feel crappy almost every morning (medicene/sinuses in the cold months) and then feel very good after I exercise at least 25 minutes with a high heart rate. It's like a night and day difference.

When I'm sick w/ cold or flu I've tried it both ways and wound up with walking pneumonia the one time I continued my normal routine. From then on, it's chicken noodle soup, echinacea and sleep.

hans5849 · Tue, January 5th, 2010, 12:13 AM

Runners magazine has an article on this for January. Basically it says: If you're really sick don't, if your moderately tone it down, a little drink some water and take medication. They did a whole winter running article this month.