Cardio whilst got a cough / cold

[Taita]

I've currently got a cough, its not too bad during the day but around 0330-0400 it is a fecking nightmare.

Also when I breathe deep, my airway feels a bit tight and wheezy. Only coughing up a small amount of gunk.

I've got some Army tests soon so I want to keep improving my run times, I appreciate that my performance will suffer whilst ill but I am curious:

A) If I train whilst ill will it take longer to shift? Tests are 2nd Aug.
B) If I don't train, will my fitness suffer in that timeframe
C) If I do train will I damage stuff longer term?
D) Tips for getting rid of it! Am trying to sleep as much, plenty of Convonia/Lemsip etc.

Have already put tests back once so don't want to it again.

Thanks!

[Neil.D]

Taita said:

I've currently got a cough, its not too bad during the day but around 0330-0400 it is a fecking nightmare.

Also when I breathe deep, my airway feels a bit tight and wheezy. Only coughing up a small amount of gunk.

I've got some Army tests soon so I want to keep improving my run times, I appreciate that my performance will suffer whilst ill but I am curious:

A) If I train whilst ill will it take longer to shift? Tests are 2nd Aug.
B) If I don't train, will my fitness suffer in that timeframe
C) If I do train will I damage stuff longer term?
D) Tips for getting rid of it! Am trying to sleep as much, plenty of Convonia/Lemsip etc.

Have already put tests back once so don't want to it again.

Thanks!

Hey dude. What are the test out of interest?

My opinion is,

a) Yes
b) In 2 weeks you will find you dont feel as good. Your legs will turn to jelly a lot quicker and recovery after training will seem a lot slower.

c) Seriously doubtful. People do this all the time.
d)As you say, vit C, eat big (as Arnie would say) and rest.

[Taita]

Hey.

Tests aren't a massive drama; 10.2 on beep, 44 pushups 50 situps in 2 minutes amongst other things. I'm pushing for teeth arm regiments so want to excel at all of the above really.