What is the best advice you have for a sick distance runner that has a big race in 4 days? I am coming back from a cold/flu. I am having trouble breathing, but mostly I feel like I am low on energy. Has anyone found anything that really works to get the energy level up quickly after being sick?
In terms of training, do 20-30 minute easy runs for the remaining days you have before the race. throw in some very easy striders the day before.
Other than that, drink a ton of water, herbal tea, and chicken soup.
Chicken soup seriously helps, full of sodium (to keep you hydrated when you drink all that water).
How big of a race is it? Hopefully your symptoms are not below the neck (chesty cough). in that case racing could just make it worse.
thanks
no symptoms in the chest.
mostly I just feel weak. I tried to push through one last hard workout this morning, but I didn't feel close to how I felt 2 weeks ago
I know the best advice- rest. I'd say rest for at least 2 days with no running. Jog easy on the 3rd day. Then do your 30 minute run followed by race pace striders on the 4th day.
There you have it.
Shut off your computer and go to bed right now. Sleep at least 10 hours til race day. Follow the others advice re: hydration and nutrition.