I am sure this has been asked before ....

this past week I have been sick -- viral sick -- nose, chest, head, aches. Nothing major but just overall "yuck" feel. Could be allergies ... same symptoms, and weather is changing and I am getting older which I understand makes me prone to getting seasonal allergies ....

anyway, did not ride on days I planned on riding because I felt "yucK", but someone told me I should have forced myself on bike because it would have stimulated my body and I would have actually felt better. So, is this true??

if it is seasonal allergies, I would hate to not be riding because of "yuck" feeling when all I need to do is push myself a little ... on the other hand, don't want to make it last longer than it has to ... oh, what to do?