stupid cold... it's COMING, half marathon in 10 days!

Sue M.
on 9/30/10 1:51 am - Nantucket, MA

So, Tuesday morning, I woke up with a sore throat. Wednesday, sore throat and definite sinus pressure. Today, sore throat, sinus pressure and my ears are starting to "click" and oh yeah, post nasal drip. I don't need to blow my nose - it's empty.

I'm drinking every kind of tea I can get my hands on: black, green, rooibus, mint.

My half marathon is in 10 days.

I'm interested in ANY suggestions.

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash

nate2009
on 9/30/10 3:12 am - Lebanon, OH

RNY on 07/14/09

Lots of rest and fluids. Get to the Dr to see if you can get on antibiotics.

No longer about weight , it's all about living.

Katie H.
on 9/30/10 4:26 am - Charlton, MA

RNY on 10/06/08

I'm a big fan of Emergen-C....lots of Vitamin C & B in there...and the raspberry one mixed with lemonade crystal light is wicked good :)

"Running has the power to change your life. It will make you fitter, healthier, even happier." ~Selene Yeager, "Let's Get Started," May 2010 issue of Runner's World

sunni1974
on 9/30/10 8:17 am

RNY on 10/07/09

How is the leg? Hope things are going better!

326 start weight 280 day of surgery

sunni1974
on 9/30/10 8:16 am

RNY on 10/07/09

What the others said, dr.'s and vitamin C and sending lots of good vibes your way!

326 start weight 280 day of surgery

superconducting
on 9/30/10 8:54 am - Montgomery, NY

Lap Band on 08/12/09

if misery loves company, I just got back from Mexico City with my full marathon on sunday, and my stomach is feeling really.. noisy... Very nervous.

Sue M.
on 10/1/10 3:37 am - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Keep hydrated!!!

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash

Seht
on 9/30/10 9:11 am

RNY on 01/22/08

I ran my first 10k on Thanksgiving with the worst cold I have ever had.
I ran it with a bottle of nasal decongestant in my pocket and one of those nice soft cloth diapers tucked into my race belt. Between the two of them I was able to keep the airway open enough to finish the race.

Good luck!
Hopefully you won't have to suffer through it and you will be all cleared up by race day.

Scott