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To Run or Not To Run That is the Question

Healthy Living· Running

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4 Dec

Hello! I woke up in the middle of the night feeling kinda sick again. So, when I got up this morning I wasn’t sure what was going on with my body. I just didn’t feel 100%, but couldn’t really put my finger on it. I took my temperature and it said 97.3, which just means I’m dead inside but I already knew that.

So, I had to ask myself that age old question –

to run or not to run…

The #1 rule of running while sick is “If it’s in your chest you must rest.”

And I am not having any chest issues (outside of that tiny lil black heart in there, but I don’t think that’s a medical problem).

Rule #2 is to first ask yourself “Is running going to make you feel better or worse?”

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I decided running wouldn’t make me feel worse, but I would cut my planned run short and take it easy. Plus Mizuno just sent me new gear to test out and I needed to run for the cause. (The cause being RER, hello.)

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I did 7 miles in the Mizuno Evo Cusoris (from their minimal line-up). So far I’m digging them, super light weight.

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Post run eats.

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Speaking of eggs…

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Last night –  Have you ever heard the term, “Breakfast for dinner will make you thinner.” ?

Probably not unless you follow me on Instagram because I just made it up. You’re welcome.

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Random dessert remix – pumpkin, carrot cake yogurt, cereal, sunflower seeds.

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I assume you kinda sorta ‘get’ social media if you’re reading a blog and dutifully are pinning my random recipes and workouts (thank you). But in case you need a crash course I saw this the other day and thought it was funny:

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25 Days of Fitness Challenge – Day 4

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    1. Nicole @ Pink Elephant on Parade says

      2013-12-05 at 7:11 am

      Inspired by this post, I’m writing a love note to who else? my favorite donut.

      Reply
      • Jackie says

        2013-12-05 at 12:48 pm

        Hehe – Cute!

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    2. Mark says

      2013-12-05 at 1:21 am

      Lol, the Social Media pic cracked me up! 😀

      Reply
    3. Sue says

      2013-12-04 at 9:36 pm

      My cute nieces in Houston! Oh I miss them so much!

      Reply
    4. Annemarie/Carmie says

      2013-12-04 at 5:53 pm

      I’m writing a note to my mom. Logging off now (even though I really want to watch video about saying hi to Monican). Hope you are feeling 100% soon!

      Reply
    5. Ashley says

      2013-12-04 at 4:41 pm

      Oh gosh your “feeling sick” runs are amazing! So speedy and so far 🙂 Hope you’re feeling better!

      Reply
    6. Melissa says

      2013-12-04 at 4:40 pm

      I hope you’re preggers!! Sorry, it had to be said. Who doesn’t love more Monicans!! Great blog.

      Reply
    7. Florence (@SquigglemeFloey) says

      2013-12-04 at 3:28 pm

      i cant control my appetite after i run! i go for sweets

      Reply
    8. MILF Runner says

      2013-12-04 at 3:16 pm

      So did the run make you feel better? Worse? No different? I always wonder about those “rules.”

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-12-04 at 5:10 pm

        Probably better since it helped get me back into my routine and feel ‘normal’.

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    9. Heather @ Run Eat Play says

      2013-12-04 at 3:11 pm

      Love your Mizunos. I just got the Wave Rider 17s and my favs are the Inspire 9s!
      Hope you feel better!

      Reply
    10. Tartanjogger @tartanjogger.com says

      2013-12-04 at 1:50 pm

      Live the trainers; hope you’re feeling better!

      Reply
    11. Elizabeth @ Positive Change says

      2013-12-04 at 1:44 pm

      I had to go through that check list last week. I was pretty sick and ran on days when I should have not! Karma was a *itch!

      Reply
    12. Dawn says

      2013-12-04 at 1:35 pm

      Personally, I think you should let your body rest if it’s fighting something. I think it’s better for you to rest than to stress your system when it’s already fighting something. It’s not like you’re going to lose any endurance taking a day or two off. Just my opinion and what I’ve learned. Hope you are feeling 100% soon! 🙂

      Reply
    13. betsy says

      2013-12-04 at 1:32 pm

      how’s ben doing? haven’t seen much of him lately!

      Reply
    14. Ginger B says

      2013-12-04 at 1:23 pm

      I hope you’re feeling better this afternoon 🙂

      I’m writing a note to my hubby….I owe him an apology for something that happened in March. I wanted a new car…found a new car…but he insisted it wasn’t a good deal and wouldn’t let me proceed. I was furious! He was right!! I’m getting a new car tomorrow…way better car…way better deal. Hate it when they’re right.

      Reply
    15. Andrea @ I Run for Donuts says

      2013-12-04 at 1:00 pm

      Love the donut picture! May have to borrow that one 🙂

      Hope you’re feeling better!

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    16. jodea @ chillichocolatelove.com says

      2013-12-04 at 12:52 pm

      I wrote to my mum.

      Reply
    17. Rebecca Jo says

      2013-12-04 at 12:25 pm

      Hope you feel better tomorrow

      Reply
    18. Angelica says

      2013-12-04 at 12:17 pm

      Embarasada? Hope you’re feeling better!

      Reply
      • Steph F. says

        2013-12-04 at 1:38 pm

        That was my first thought as well! I used to wake up feeling sick in the middle of the night like that, and would have to go downstairs and eat toast until it passed 🙂

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    19. Rebecca says

      2013-12-04 at 11:57 am

      I have those shoes in pink…I LOVE them. They make me run like the wind! If the wind was really slow and ran at 9 minute miles…but they are super comfy 🙂

      Reply
    20. meranda@fairytalesandfitness says

      2013-12-04 at 11:43 am

      Hope you are feeling better, I assume you are since you ran!
      Funny that writing a note is the challenge for today because I am now sending out a card to a special Blogger friend and I’m sure there will be a note sent with it! Take Care ~M

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    21. Trish @FabAndFitBy30 says

      2013-12-04 at 11:27 am

      Breakfast for dinner will make you thinner. I like that. Lol.

      Reply
    22. Bethany says

      2013-12-04 at 11:17 am

      I have to be pretty sick to not run. While I was under going cancer treatment, I continued to run although it was slower and less miles. It almost always makes me feel better.

      Reply
    23. Chuck says

      2013-12-04 at 11:15 am

      That social media pick is from a donut shop in Portland, OR which I went to when I visited there! They had donuts with alcohol shots in them – it was amazing!

      Reply
    24. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

      2013-12-04 at 11:13 am

      You are hard core! 🙂 I also just try to listen to my body and see what it is telling me – if I feel too awful I just rest because it will just make for an awful run!

      Reply
    25. Livi says

      2013-12-04 at 11:08 am

      Aw I love writing notes! I haven’t decided who to write to yet!

      Reply
    26. Jackie says

      2013-12-04 at 11:04 am

      That dessert bowl sounds great!

      Reply
    27. Casey says

      2013-12-04 at 10:58 am

      I cant believe you ran! I always put my health before running so if im not feeling great I dont go. Especially if I was just sick because I want my immune system working hard on getting me better and not being distracted 🙂

      PS- kind of random, but since your a Brooks ambassador, how do you also have a relationship with Mizuno? I would think one of them would put some clause in about that? Im just getting into sponsorships and I am trying to figure all this out

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-12-04 at 11:35 am

        Mizuno just sent me gear, I am not in a partnership with them. Brooks is my main sponsor for 2013, but if another company sends me something with no strings attached I make the call on whether or not I want to share it. I mentioned it because I’ve been trying a lot of other minimal shoes this year and this is another option for runners with the same needs as I have.

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    28. Taylor @ Liftingrevolution says

      2013-12-04 at 10:58 am

      HAHAHA, the best is the G+ response.

      Feel better!

      Reply
    29. Alicia says

      2013-12-04 at 10:56 am

      I’m home sick today and need to figure out if I should run or not later. I should probably suck it up and run…

      Reply
    30. Natalie says

      2013-12-04 at 10:56 am

      I hope the run helped you feel better. I wrote my note to my husband. I left it on the coffeemaker when I went to work so he’ll see it when he gets up 🙂

      Reply
    31. Ashley says

      2013-12-04 at 10:54 am

      I’ve been struggling with the “to run or not to run” as well… but of course running has won.

      Reply
    32. Sanaz@run for cake says

      2013-12-04 at 10:47 am

      You’re awesome. I can’t believe you didn’t rest! Your outfit looks very cute though so I’m sure it gave you super powers and helped 🙂

      Reply

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