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 2011-11-30 8:39 AM |
Pro  5169    Burbs |  Subject: Lost fitness or just really well rested?I haven't run since Friday (which wasn't a great run anyhow). I've been battling a nasty cold (can't breathe out of my nose, phelgm-y cough) and although I want to run, I know it's better for my body to rest and heal. I have a 15K race this weekend. It's not an "A" race so I'm not that stressed, but will this lost week of training eff me over? |
| 2011-11-30 8:43 AM in reply to: #3920291 |
Extreme Veteran 845 | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? So 7 to 8 days off? You'll be well rested and probably feel a bit out of sorts but you'll be fine. |
| 2011-11-30 8:47 AM in reply to: #3920291 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? You will be fine, I'm sure. A week off is no big deal, maybe go out for an easy 2-3 miles the day before the race just to shake your legs out, but otherwise don't even worry about it. If you've been sick, you are much better off resting up than you would be by running more and exacerbating the sickly condition. Going into a race sick, and un-rested will hurt your performance much much more than going into one not sick and well rested, but w/o running for a week. |
| 2011-11-30 8:48 AM in reply to: #3920291 |
Runner | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? May take you a little longer than normal to get your body into the swing of things, but once you start you should be fine. Maybe a somewhat longer warm-up before the race to shake things loose. But no, a week or so isn't really long enough to have a serious impact on your fitness. The cold itself may have a bigger impact. |
| 2011-11-30 8:49 AM in reply to: #3920291 |
Expert 4651 Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? trishie - 2011-11-30 9:39 AM I haven't run since Friday (which wasn't a great run anyhow). I've been battling a nasty cold (can't breathe out of my nose, phelgm-y cough) and although I want to run, I know it's better for my body to rest and heal I have a 15K race this weekend. It's not an "A" race so I'm not that stressed, but will this lost week of training eff me over? First one I'd say have at it...second one sounds like a recipe for a bronchial infection. Rest another day, maybe try to get a couple of light runs in Thurs/Fri. I had two of those chest thingys last year and was down 7-10 days each time...no fun. |
| 2011-11-30 8:59 AM in reply to: #3920291 |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? A week won't hurt you at all. Don't let your mind drag you down with mental hurdles, though. ;-) |
| 2011-11-30 10:25 AM in reply to: #3920291 |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? This doesn't really address the question but it is a comment that I have made before, and will probably make again: I train right through a cold/congestion/even the flu. If I am really stuffed up I might feel bad for the first few minutes of the workout but usually at about the ten minute mark I start to feel remarkably better. My congestion improves and my breathing gets easier. The body loosens up and I usually have a great workout. In fact when I am sick, I never feel better than I do while I am working out--I look forward to it so I can feel better. I know that a lot of people have strong feelings that this is not a good idea. I have never seen any data that tells me that a moderate workout while under the weather is bad for me. In my n of 1, a good workout is just what the doctor ordered. I understand that exercising while under the weather probably does not improve my fitness and is probably not necessary but it just always makes me feel so much better. My wife thinks I am crazy by the way. |
| 2011-11-30 10:28 AM in reply to: #3920478 |
Champion 6046 New York, NY | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? wannabefaster - 2011-11-30 11:25 AMThis doesn't really address the question but it is a comment that I have made before, and will probably make again: I train right through a cold/congestion/even the flu. If I am really stuffed up I might feel bad for the first few minutes of the workout but usually at about the ten minute mark I start to feel remarkably better. My congestion improves and my breathing gets easier. The body loosens up and I usually have a great workout. In fact when I am sick, I never feel better than I do while I am working out--I look forward to it so I can feel better. I know that a lot of people have strong feelings that this is not a good idea. I have never seen any data that tells me that a moderate workout while under the weather is bad for me. In my n of 1, a good workout is just what the doctor ordered. I understand that exercising while under the weather probably does not improve my fitness and is probably not necessary but it just always makes me feel so much better. My wife thinks I am crazy by the way.
my rule with myself and patients:sick from neck up - ok to train through it if you are up to it
sick below neck - NOT ok to train Edited by TriToy 2011-11-30 10:29 AM |
| 2011-11-30 10:39 AM in reply to: #3920478 |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? Cold or allergies or hangover (and certain kinds of migraines), I will still work out, unless I feel really terrible, and have no pressing reason I NEED to do a workout. Fever is a no go. Really, it's based on how I FEEL. I've been training long enough in my life that I can tell if I am feeling too crappy to train or if a nice easy jog will be good for clearing out the system, so to speak. It's common sense, I think, after awhile. When you're new, and not entirely sure how much time off effects you or when you're in that obsessive havetohavetohavetoTRAININGISEVERYTHINGOHMYGODCAKE!!! phase that most folks go through at some point...then it's probably less clear. Hence the general guideline of fever=bad. |
| 2011-11-30 10:56 AM in reply to: #3920291 |
Champion 5312 Calgary | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? For me, it depends. I have trained through moderately bad colds. But if something is knocking me out for a couple days, I am not running. If I can't make it to work, I am not running. So if I am not running I am pretty sick. When I am sick, which is rare, I am often surprised that even 5-7 days out of being better, my running still blows. I think this makes sense though, I mean, sick for 2-3 days + can't run for 2-3 days = significant stress on the body. That said, I feel super strong 8-10 days out, after having a couple shake out. So how it will work out for you, I don't know. But don't be surprised if you feel like you are only running at 60% even though you feel all better. |
| 2011-11-30 1:34 PM in reply to: #3920485 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? TriToy - 2011-11-30 11:28 AM wannabefaster - 2011-11-30 11:25 AMThis doesn't really address the question but it is a comment that I have made before, and will probably make again: I train right through a cold/congestion/even the flu. If I am really stuffed up I might feel bad for the first few minutes of the workout but usually at about the ten minute mark I start to feel remarkably better. My congestion improves and my breathing gets easier. The body loosens up and I usually have a great workout. In fact when I am sick, I never feel better than I do while I am working out--I look forward to it so I can feel better. I know that a lot of people have strong feelings that this is not a good idea. I have never seen any data that tells me that a moderate workout while under the weather is bad for me. In my n of 1, a good workout is just what the doctor ordered. I understand that exercising while under the weather probably does not improve my fitness and is probably not necessary but it just always makes me feel so much better. My wife thinks I am crazy by the way.
my rule with myself and patients:sick from neck up - ok to train through it if you are up to it
sick below neck - NOT ok to train Ha! Exactly what I was going to say... although I prefer the catch little ditty of "if its in the head then go-ahead, if its in the chest let it rest" I have the mentality of a 3rd grader so I need little things like this to help me remember! Edited by Sous 2011-11-30 1:35 PM |
| 2011-11-30 2:11 PM in reply to: #3920291 |
Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? Can I ask what's below the neck? Are we talking just a chest cold? Sorry if thats a silly question, but I'm just wondering if there is any other sickness. Obviously a fever as well.
Tricia, see you Saturday, hopefully! Although its going to be crowded! I'll be with the Mid MD folks. |
| 2011-11-30 2:49 PM in reply to: #3920291 |
Master 2500 Crab Cake City | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? The same thing happened to me a few weeks ago. I got sick (cold-same as you have) the week before the Annapolis Half Marathon and missed my last scheduled long run and 2 other scheduled runs. I got to the race feeling fine and during the race I felt no problems at all. My muscles felt a little fatigued midway through but overall I felt great. I think you will be just fine for your race. You have a solid base to start with and if its not an "A" race then I dont think you have anything to worry about. I would say to dress warm and rest after the race so you get better. Good luck! |
| 2011-11-30 11:13 PM in reply to: #3920291 |
Regular 694 Tucson, AZ | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? I know people who come back from injury and don't run for up to the 3-4 weeks before a marathon and then blow it out of the water. Relax you will be ok. Thomas Gerlach |
| 2011-11-30 11:34 PM in reply to: #3920291 |
Master 2563 University Park, MD | Subject: RE: Lost fitness or just really well rested? trishie - 2011-11-30 9:39 AM I haven't run since Friday (which wasn't a great run anyhow). I've been battling a nasty cold (can't breathe out of my nose, phelgm-y cough) and although I want to run, I know it's better for my body to rest and heal. I have a 15K race this weekend. It's not an "A" race so I'm not that stressed, but will this lost week of training eff me over? You'll be fine. Or even better than fine. Main thing is to recover from your illness as fast as possible, so that you'll be earlier in line for the chocolate after the race! |
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