Doing IMMD and have a cold, need advice!

Brent Bills

I am doing IMMD next weekend. I hurt my foot on Monday. The doctor cleared me on Thursday to bike and swim but not run until the race. I have completed two 60 minute bikes and a 3800 m swim this week. I woke this morning with a cold. I have started taking ziacam, but am wondering if I should do my 150 minute ride today, or rest. I am concerned about missing to many workouts this week and blowing my training this close to the race. Any advice would be appreciated.

James Barrett

Brent,
i don't think missing a workout or 2 at this stage is going to make or break your race...my suggestion is rest...you already have done the work and talking to you the other day i think your fitness will be fine..if you feel better tomorrow just ride easy to keep loose but most important get that cold taken care of

Chris Ciannella

Brent,

My knee was bothering me a week before IMWI and as a result, I stopped biking and running the Tuesday before the race. No impact on race day from not doing anything.

Rest is best. Good luck!

Paul Takac

@Brent: x2 what James said. The hay is in the barn already. Focus on getting well
See you there!
Paul

Brent Bills

Thanks! I appreciate the advice. I will take it easy and try to get over this cold.

Coach Patrick

Brent, it's stress, fatigue, etc. If you can spin, easily, just to break a sweat, AFTER you feel better from the cold, you'll be good. Put your energy into crafting / updating your race plan and mentally preparing to execute!