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SuzyV

SuzyV — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:57:47 +1200

Plus can definitely relate to the buzz of endorphins – a cheap and legal buzz :-)

Starfire

Starfire — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:29:12 +1200

*grins* – thanks, Suzy – glad the post worked for you! Sorry to hear about the flu – hope you're resting up well!

I was actually thinking of doing a post on whether to exercise when you're sick – especially with the nasty weather we've been having lately, do you...

Casual

Casual — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:43:15 +1200

Yes even in the rain! Find these days I don't feel inclined to get out & get wet, but once out its great. Went down to meet up with my Nordic Group in Petone this morning and walked up the Korokoro stream to the Dam. 8 of us. (9-10km) Runners, Mountain...

Starfire

Starfire — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:45:42 +1200

*soft smile* – you're doing better than me! I'm absolutely fine if it starts raining while I'm out there, but I find it SO hard to go from a nice, warm, dry house to getting cold and soaked! I'll do it if I'm actively training for something, but if not,...

SuzyV

SuzyV — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:44:07 +1200

Tanja – I think its best to not do any training while sick – I got over the worst of it before I did a bit of walking.
Casual – yes walking in the countryside is so much better – though having said that I love living back in town...

Starfire

Starfire — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:56:59 +1200

*nods* – sounds sensible, Suzy. Back when I did my personal training course, they recommended doing the "neck check" if you were ever unsure about whether you should train when you're sick..

The theory is that sometimes, if you just have a headache or a little bit of a head...

Casual

Casual — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:35:20 +1200

Sounds sensible Starfire. I remember years ago running with the Hutt Marathon Clinic. We used to go out regularly without fail too! There was always a 15km run or 1/2 up our sleeves. Remember I had a real head cold (flu!!) but I dosed myself up with panadeine etc. We...