Long run wilth a cold question Urgent

[Tammy]

Hi all:

I am preparing for a 30K race March 25th. Tomorrow is a my long run day 28K but I feel a cold coming on (tight chest dry cough, little fever). My question is do I run tomorrow or wait a few days?? I could do more sprints 400M or hills or a fast 10K. I don't know what is best.. Rest or run??

Tammy
ON Canada

[fredrikw]

Definitely rest if you have fever and a tight chest. A good rule of thumb is any symptom below the shoulders should be taken seriously.

[baldy]

Yeah flu like symptoms should be take very seriously, rest.

[Tammy]

Thank you Team Vegan. I will rest today and take my Vit "C" and try to get one more long run in this weekend. Today I will do my abs and arms or maybe a bike ride. It is going to be 17+ in Southern Ontario. WOOO HOOO
Thanks again for all your help..
Tammy

[rattus]

Why not just take a walk?

It's spring.

Trees are getting their leaves, bulbs are sprouting, the birds are singing and the frogs are spawning.

Take it easy for a few days.

Eat some good food drink some wine

Let your body recover.

and then ... BAM ... get stuck in again.

Few days off never hurts.

[skoptic]

Yes - I agree with everyone .. remember there is little gain in the last few weeks from an 'athletic performance' perspective. Usually the long runs at this stage serve as mental preparation / stave of boredom etc. ..

To be honest you should kind of be tapering already ... so rest and get to the start happy & well Good luck!

[xrodolfox]

A good rule of thumb is any symptom below the shoulders should be taken seriously.

Best advice ever.