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2005-02-23 3:12 PM

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Subject: I'm sick and sick of it !!
I have been sick with a head cold for three days now and am not able to train b/c I can't breathe. I missed Monday night's swim, yesterday's run and will probably miss tonight's swim also. How bad is this going to hurt me? I have a good endurance base from years of running, but I'm worried about the pool. Any suggestions? Should I tough it out to get some pool time?

2005-02-23 3:14 PM
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Depends on how sick you are!  If you have a fever or just don't want to move, then skip the swim.  If you are feeling decent, then go for it. 

Really, it's best to rest and get over the illness.....if you push it, it'll take longer to heal up!

2005-02-23 3:15 PM
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Subject: RE: I'm sick and sick of it !!
ild say it depends on how many days a week you typically swim. if you only swim 2-3 days a week then yea itll set you back some, but it wont wreck a training plan imo. swim longer in coming workouts to make up the distance missed and itll help.
2005-02-23 3:16 PM
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Subject: RE: I'm sick and sick of it !!

If you feel like #&$^@, you're probably doing the right thing by resting.  Generally, if the cold symptoms are just in your head (above the neck) you could try some light cardio and see how it goes.  I've had some little colds in the past month or so and swimming actually felt good.  If it's in your chest (or any fever, etc.) then your best bet is to wait it out and get your rest.

Hope you're feeling better soon!

2005-02-23 3:16 PM
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No fever, just congestion and some sneezing, watery eyes... I sound like a commercial.
2005-02-23 3:20 PM
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Subject: RE: I'm sick and sick of it !!
rest, and get back into it when you feel better. you'll just prolong the illness if you push too hard. that said, if you're really stressed out about it, get out and do something light to relieve the stress.

2005-02-23 3:30 PM
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I'm one of those people that won't let anything get in the way, unless I literally can't walk.  I'd take a contact or other medicine to stop all those problems you got, and do a light workout. 

troydorsey835 - 2005-02-23 12:16 PM No fever, just congestion and some sneezing, watery eyes... I sound like a commercial.

2005-02-23 3:42 PM
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Don't get in the pool! I had a nasty cold, pushed it after a day or two off and ended up taking 2 weeks to get back to where I could breathe again. Take it easy, spend a little time recovering now so you don't waste time later.
2005-02-23 3:59 PM
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You could try some Afrin if you haven't yet. It relieves congestion without causing the systemic side effects. Don't use it for more than 3-5 days. I find it helps me feel pretty normal, especially so I can get to sleep at night.
2005-02-23 9:20 PM
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Subject: RE: I'm sick and sick of it !!
Give it a rest and jump back in the pool when you're feeling more normal. That's my recommendation. It's not worth the suffering. Besides, I just took a week off due to the flu and jumped right back to where I left off (which really isn't saying that much though). Anyway, let your body recover and start back up when you feel well.
Take care!
2005-02-24 12:04 AM
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With all due respect, this is not a matter of life and death....we are all exercise addicts and obsessive about training but for god sake's let the body decide. If you feel like hell and you have no energy, crawl back into bed and wait it out, give yourself a break, don't fret.....the world will still be here when you return....it's early in the season......

2005-02-24 3:14 AM
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Subject: RE: I'm sick and sick of it !!
I sympathise with you Troy, I'm in the same boat and has now moved down onto my chest. I've been off for nearly a week now. It's frustrating, but I'm just waiting it out. Hopefully in the next few days I will be able to resume gently.

I'm reading Don Fink's Iron Fit book to keep me sane. Great read BTW.

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