Should I ride with a cold?

[teigyr]

The weird thing is my doctor told me even with bronchitis I can ride, just not in the cold and give myself a few days to enjoy my cough syrup first.

I love that quote!

I have/had a sinus thingie that has moved into my chest. Have had it a month. I actually exercise ok but it exhausts me beyond all belief.

So I guess take what we all say then modify it to suit yourself. I have ridden when I didn't feel well and the ride turned out far better than I could have ever imagined. I'm a firm believer in sweating stuff out but you have to make sure that your other obligations (ie work and home) allow you the rest that you need.

[Bad JuJu]

you have to make sure that your other obligations (ie work and home) allow you the rest that you need.

Yes, I think adequate rest is SO important in fighting illness.

The Chief is one to keep working through everything, so often his colds linger for weeks. And he always razzes me about taking it too easy when I feel a cold coming on, but mine are generally much shorter and gentler (if any cold can be called "gentle" that is) than his. And I usually avoid cycling when I'm fighting a cold, too. But what I want to take a rest from are the work things, not the fun things like cycling.

This morning, it's still above the neck, so I'll try a short, easy ride and report back later.

As Grog said, thanks to everyone for sharing your "cold" stories.

[elk]

Yes, I think adequate rest is SO important in fighting illness.

And he always razzes me about taking it too easy when I feel a cold coming on, .

....what is wrong with taking care of yourself ??? more evidence of the patriarchy at work...suck it up and GO TO WORK. In some societys when women are getting their periods, they take the week and go on retreat....A wise friend of mine once said that in order to have a spiritual life, you have to know how to waste time...in other words, how to just BE and not always DO.

Here's my Carrie Bradshaw question of the episode: Does being an athlete mean you can no longer listen to your body and its subtle needs, but instead always give that freakish 110%?

[teigyr]

Speaking for myself, my body lies to me. I am freakishly lazy and therefore my mind steps in. If I allowed myself to, I'd live the total life of leisure

[Bad JuJu]

So I rode with a cold a couple of days in a row. Nothing too strenuous, just a flat 10-mile route and a slightly less flat 15 miles. And I'm happy to report that this evening, I'm breathing freely. No sniffles, no sore throat, no nuttin'.

[RoadRaven]

Nothing too strenuous

This is the key when you are sick
Well done you
Glad the symptoms are disappearing and you are getting well again