To run or not to run? What would you do? Sick today...
My marathon training schedule officially started on Monday. I've been running about 3- 5 times a week along with other things for over a year now and haven't take any breaks. Well yesterday I got sick and I'm drained. I went staight home from work and slept. I was supposed to run 4 miles, but had no energy at all. Today, I feel a little better, but my head is still "swimming" and my energy level is still poor. Should I tough it out and run anyway or should I rest and make it up another day? I trained for the half marathon last year and I never got sick. Therefore, I followed the training to a t with no issues. I feel guilty about not running or not being prepared, but my body is telling me to slow down. What would you do?
No reason to "Suffer" through a training run. Relax, get your strength back and know that a little run today won't have as dramatic of an impact on your health as not letting your body recover.
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
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Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
If you try to push through, the likelyhood of the sickness lingering is high. Take a little time, recover and get back at it. I give you permission to lay off for a couple of days.
Scott
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!