The Extra Mile! Should you still go for a run if you're sick?
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🗓️ 15 December 2025
⏱️ 3 minutes
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Summary
We're well into the lead up to the festive period and it seems that there's a lurgy going around... but the question is, do you go for a run if you're sick?
Jenni has the simple hack to find out whether you're good to hit the road.
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| 0:00.0 | This is a global player original podcast. |
| 0:08.4 | Hello there, Rumpo Drunk Club. I am Jenny Falconer. |
| 0:12.2 | I know that we're heading straight towards Christmas and there seems to be a bit of lurgy going around. |
| 0:18.1 | So if you are feeling a little bit run down, maybe a sniffly nose, maybe low energy, |
| 0:23.5 | here's the question, should you still go for a run? And I know we all want to, but there is a rule |
| 0:29.1 | of thumb. Here we go. If symptoms are above the neck, like a mild cold, blocked nose or a sore throat, |
| 0:37.3 | an easy run might be okay. |
| 0:40.6 | But if it's below the neck, if it's a chesty cough, a fever, body aches, just skip it. |
| 0:47.6 | Rest is the best medicine. |
| 0:49.9 | Look after yourself and you will be back to running before you know it. |
| 0:54.0 | Listen to your body. |
| 0:56.1 | A few missed runs won't undo your progress but pushing through one unwell, well that really |
| 1:02.0 | could set you back. |
| 1:03.4 | Please look after yourself. |
| 1:05.0 | Stay warm, stay hydrated and ease back in when you feel better. |
| 1:10.3 | We will still be here and you can still be a part of the Rumpod Run Club, |
| 1:14.5 | even if you're having a little bit of time out. |
| 1:17.3 | See you next time on Rumpud. This has been a global player original production. |
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| 1:36.7 | So what is it? |
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