Thread: Colds

On a normal day I do a hundred push ups (2 x 50)
150 crunches, 60 side crunches each side, 60 leg raises
And then a bunch of dumbell exercises

That is my basic strength training, I usually have one or two days off from that a week depending on how I'm feeling.

Condition wise, twice a week I try and run 5km or go to the gym for a boxing class 3 or 4 times a week. I don't do a run or go to the gym on the same day.

On Saturday, the missus and I were having a few days away on the south west of Western Australia and I went for a 30 minute run which was pretty challenging because it was through some beach sand dune tracks, lots of steep hills and head winds.

That night I started to feel a tickle in the throat but nothing much came of it, energy levels were a little low. I did no exercise til Tuesday when, as it hadn't got any worse, I decided to go the gym for a good sweat. I ran, skipped and sparred a few light rounds.

Now it is Thursday night and the cold has well and truly kicked in, I feel like shit and have done no work since Tuesday night!! The way I'm feeling it'll be Saturday at the earliest before I feel like working out again. Just when I was starting to feel like my fitness was getting to new levels, a cold!!

That's it really, end of rant. Just really bummed by this.

My sympathies dude.
You're better to rest than struggel through it.

Usually I can run 5 miules a t anice low pace without breaking a sweat.
I've got perspiration on my brow from typing today!

Colds are horrible and can develop into somethimng much more serious if not cared for.

Take care of yourself buddy.
A few days rest are a lot better than dveloping an all out flu!

Yep, rest is the order of the day hitman.

I think if I hadn't gone to the gym Tuesday I'd be closer to recovery than I am now...

Colds are just a natural part of living I guess, I am usually good for one a winter, but this is my second this year. Being a teacher doesn't help - kids are full of it and your exposed every day.

Originally Posted by Greig

Yep, rest is the order of the day hitman.

I think if I hadn't gone to the gym Tuesday I'd be closer to recovery than I am now...

Colds are just a natural part of living I guess, I am usually good for one a winter, but this is my second this year. Being a teacher doesn't help - kids are full of it and your exposed every day.

In truth, I guess collectively having colds, would indicate we were over training.

I know my health problems (as minor as they are) have multiplied since I've stopped taking multi vitamins.

And yes....Kids are walking breathing pathogens