Feeling sick and only 2 weeks left until my first tri

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2006-07-30 2:58 PM


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Subject: Feeling sick and only 2 weeks left until my first tri
I have had a sore throat on and off for about a week. Took some days off of training (and a day off of work). I was beginning to feel better and training a little. But today and yesterday my throat and ears are aching and I feel tired. Should I take more days off? my first sprint tri is in 2 weeks and I am nervous to take too many days off OR overdo it and get sicker. What should I do?

Thanks,
Christina

P.S. I have 3 kids, and two of them had this virus this week too.

2006-07-30 6:52 PM
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Subject: RE: Feeling sick and only 2 weeks left until my first tri
Ah, don't you love the spirit of sharing?  I also have three kids and have just (hopefully) fended off their latest virus.  If I were you, I would take another day or so off.  I also have taken Zicam and can't really say if it's helped or not, but I didn't get nearly as sick as the little ones. 
2006-07-31 8:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Feeling sick and only 2 weeks left until my first tri
I hope you feel better, soon! I think you need to take the time off to recover, personally, but I'm not experienced anough to know if that is good advice or not. Hang in there and good luck!
2006-07-31 8:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Feeling sick and only 2 weeks left until my first tri
if it hasn't moved to your chest, you should be ok to do a little training.  The sore throat may be from nasal drainage.  Are you taking a decongestant? That may help the throat/ear stuff.
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