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Running While Sick
The neck rule and nutrition strategies for training during illness.
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The neck rule and nutrition strategies for training during illness.
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The neck rule and nutrition strategies for training during illness.
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Running While Sick
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The neck rule and nutrition strategies for training during illness.
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The neck rule and nutrition strategies for training during illness.
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The Clinical "Neck Rule" Matrix
| The Symptom Profile • The Anatomical Location • The Coaching Directive |
- |---|---|---|
- | **Runny Nose, Sinus Congestion** | Above the Neck | **Green Light.** Proceed with an easy aerobic effort. |
Cold vs Flu: What to Prioritize
| • Cold (above-neck) • Flu (fever, body aches, below-neck) |
- |---|------------------------|----------------------------------------|
- | **Hydration** | Steady fluids (water, broth, tea, diluted juice) | **Top priority.** Fever + sweating = high fluid…
What to Eat
- Whatever sounds good
- Soup (hydration + nutrients)
- Simple carbs if appetite low
Protocol
Return Protocol
First day back
Easy effort
Build back over 3-7 days
If symptoms return, stop again
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Source topics
sick • illness • cold • flu • neck rule