A run while sick

I mentioned in my previous post that I’m a bit sick. It’s not too bad, just a sore throat, headache and a bit of congestion in the nasal passages. I decided that I wasn’t going to let that stop me from getting out for a run so I headed out after work today.

I took along my cellphone along today so that you could see a bit of Auckland:


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There were plenty of little yellow ducks out there today!

The Adirun folks have been sticking these on the pavement on some of the more popular running routes in the city.  Rather cool to see them in my opinion.

Anyway, back to my run.  For some reason I had a cracker of a run.  The sun was shining, the scenery stunning and as soon as I started running I just forgot about my cold.  I left the ipod at home today and I think I ran faster as a result.  I don’t have enough angry music on my ipod.  I’m more of an easy listening kind of guy.

Anyways, I did 9.16 km in 47:42.  Which turned out to be a 5:13 k/min pace.  There were some rather steep hills on my route (both up and down) so I’m quite pleased with that.

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September 22, 2008 | Filed Under running 

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17 Responses to “A run while sick”

  1. kristyNo Gravatar on September 22nd, 2008 9:35 pm

    Sorry Andrew didn’t mean to put you down… I know you guys say the same things about females lol…

  2. Andrew(AJH)No Gravatar on September 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm

    I think a good rule is that the cold is only in the head it’s okay to run, but if it’s lower down (eg chest) then stay at home.

    I think you’re right, fast music can speed you up, but slower music can slow you down too.

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  3. AaronNo Gravatar on September 22nd, 2008 10:55 pm

    5:13 k/min is a good pace you are getting speedy!!!

    I saw one of those yellow ducks on Mt. Eden near the top – pretty cool all right.

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  4. charlotteNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 12:34 am

    Sometimes a good run helps clear my head out if I have a cold. It looks like you had a beautiful day for a run too! The duckies are cracking me up.

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  5. suzanneNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 12:40 am

    What beautiful scenery to see while running!!

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  6. VavaNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 1:38 am

    Very nice run and great photos! I have recently (to my complete and total surprise) started enjoying running without any music. It’s weird, but I also find I run faster as a result. Of course, I am injured now as a result of pushing myself too hard, but that’s another story…

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  7. KateNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 1:52 am

    Ahhh running is addictive isn’t it? I also went out with a head cold, as AJH had said above, I’ve heard as long as it’s above the shoulders, it shouldn’t be an issue.

    Glad you had a great run!

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  8. SteveNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 3:01 am

    love the ducks and the other photos are pretty good too!

    nice run….speedy,

    –steve

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  9. TedNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 10:23 am

    Hope you feel better !!! The pix of ducks cracked me up !!!

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  10. TedNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 10:23 am

    Hope you feel better !!! The pix of ducks cracked me up !!!

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  11. David H.No Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 12:42 pm

    As long as you’re not running a fever you should be just fine. If are you, though, be careful. Sounds like your A-Ok though.

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  12. BruceNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 9:39 pm

    It’s a nice run that, use to do that loop myself from my office in Carlton Gore road.

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  13. MizFitNo Gravatar on September 23rd, 2008 10:43 pm

    someday
    someday
    Im coming to visit
    someday

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  14. AndrewENo Gravatar on September 24th, 2008 7:52 am

    I know. Yours was one of the first blogs I started to read.
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  15. CammyNo Gravatar on September 24th, 2008 12:24 pm

    Love the duck!

    Hope you feel 100% soon, but the run shows you’re on the mend! Way to go!

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  16. DaveNo Gravatar on September 24th, 2008 1:55 pm

    Hope you get feeling better.
    I’ve always liked the idea of snapping pictures on my runs. I need to do it more.
    Great dedication while you are sick, be careful though..

    Daves last blog post..Hurray for the weekend

  17. UsmanNo Gravatar on September 24th, 2008 6:01 pm

    Hope you feel better very soon. You still went out though so congrats :-)

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