Should I ride with a cold?

[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