SubscribeNot feeling well means different things to different people. Some people look for an excuse to get out of work while others try to run with a fractured foot saying “it’s not too bad”. I am not a doctor, so I won’t give out medical advice. Personally, I don’t get sick very often. If I get the sniffles or a cold, I continue to run but I cut back on the intensity. If I have flu like symptoms or my head feels foggy, I will rest.
When I say not feeling well, I am talking about how your body feels. Most people train for a goal. That goal comes with a plan. There is something about having a goal that people want to exceed. People of all levels tend to overdo it. Fortunately, we get warning signs from our bodies that we need more rest. Unfortunately, we rarely listen to them.
A few big warning signs are:
- Dead legs when you wake up
- Running out of energy in the middle of a run
- Not wanting to run
- Feeling dizzy
- Appetite changes – An increased appetite is good. Not wanting to eat or drink after a run is bad
- Sharp or stabbing pain on your muscles
- Joint pain
The above are all things that happened to me one or more times. I usually get these symptoms from over training. If you get these symptoms, it is probably time to rest.
