10k with a cold?

[ANiceSitDownAndACuppa]

I'm meant to be running my first ever 10k in the morning, I was really looking forward to it but have come down with a proper streamer today. Should I run? How bad is it really to do it when you're not well?

Just for context, 10k will be a stretch for me but I was confident of managing it. My previous best is about 8.

I think it depends on how you feel in yourself. I've done some quite long runs with a head cold and been fine. But I've just had a week-long lurgy with a sore throat, hot and cold running shivers and a scratchy chest and simply could not have run! The general rule is that if your illness is all above the neck, then you're ok to exercise but otherwise, not.

I know someone who developed bacterial endocarditis after playing squash with a cold. He had a spell in high dependency and valve replacement. Not saying that is typical but google the risks and make your own assessment

I did it! Feel a bit rough now but not too bad when running. 62 and a half minutes, I'm quite chuffed. Thanks for the advice. Sofa beckons.

Well done! Did my first ever 10k today too, glad I wasn't battling a cold. Rewarded myself with a rather nice ice cream at the finish! Hope you feel better soon

Did you do the Bristol one Strictly?

Well done! I was thinking about you when I was out running earlier and wondering if you'd gone for it!

Do you post on the MN runners' thread? If not, come on over and join us?

In fact, well done both of you!

I haven't posted there pirate, I'm only a recent joiner to the running world. Back in January I had to lie down after a one mile jog.... I think I'm becoming a bit of a convert though so I'll check it out.

Yes do, it's very welcoming and it's really motivating!

Well done! I am thinking of getting back into running and very motivating that you can go from struggling to do a mile to doing a 10k when ill!

Yes, I am continually amazed at how far I've come. I only manage to get out once most weeks but it seems to get easier quite quickly. I am by no means a natural athlete!