Coach-facing neck-rule guide for deciding run vs rest and what to tell families. Coach-facing neck-rule guide for deciding run vs rest and what to tell families. Coach-facing neck-rule guide for deciding run vs rest and what to tell families.
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Coach-facing neck-rule guide for deciding run vs rest and what to tell families.

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Use "Running & Sickness One-Pager" as the one-page recap for this topic.
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Coach-facing neck-rule guide for deciding run vs rest and what to tell families.
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Run vs Rest: the Neck Rule
Why it matters: Training with fever increases the risk of viral….
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What to Tell Parents (nutrition)
Hydration first — water, broth, electrolyte drinks (especially with fever… Food: Offer whatever sounds good.
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Return to Running
After rest required: First day back = easy 20–30 min only. After above-neck only: Can ease back to normal once symptoms clear; no….
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Run vs Rest: the Neck Rule
What to Tell Parents (nutrition)
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Why it matters: Training with fever increases the risk of...
Hydration first — water, broth, electrolyte drinks (especially...
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Why it matters: Training with fever increases the risk of...
Food: Offer whatever sounds good.
Run vs Rest: the...
Why it matters: Training with fever increases the risk of viral….
What to Tell...
Hydration first — water, broth, electrolyte drinks (especially with fever…
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Run vs Rest: the Neck Rule
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What to Tell Parents (nutrition)
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Run vs Rest: the Neck Rule