I've been feeling kinda funny today and not sure if I should run. I've been feeling body aches, tight chest, stuffy/runny nose, slightly nauseous. All symptoms of a cold or flu, or a combination of really bad allergies and an asthma attack.
According to this Runnersworld article, you should use the "neck rule" when deciding to run sick. Meaning if symptoms are above the neck (stuffy nose) then it's okay to run. If symptoms are below (chest, body ache), then you should take time off.
That helps my decision but only so much. I've been exposed to lots of new germs this week while dealing with addition stress from school. I also know my body pretty well and a light jog could really benefit most of these symptoms if it's just allergies and asthma. I also took yesterday off.
So what to do? How would you make this decision?
I think it's better to error on the side of caution myself but I understand the dilema.
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