Should You Run With a Cold? Easy Ways to Decide

When you’re in the middle of training and suddenly you’ve got a cough or the sniffles, it’s immediately time to valuate what to do. Running with a cold isn’t always a bad idea, but you need to know when to push and when to pause. As someone who just went through this, I got you covered!

You’ve been washing your hands like a mad woman, eating plenty of greens and of course taking care of your body with smart training….right?

But you touched an elevator button that someone who has been less enthusiastic with their health did and now you’re making it rain tissues. Because you’re a runner the first thing you find yourself asking is “Can I still run“? instead of “should I see a doctor?”

It’s been noted that runners are crazy and this is a good example of why.

Today we’re exploring the age old question of will running with a cold make it worse? How to know when you’re good to go and when it’s really time for a solid recovery day.

In this article, you’ll learn the golden rule to know when to run and when not to, along with exceptions to that rule, and how running with a cold affects your body.

Should I Run with A Cold? How to Decide If You Should Run or Not

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