I had a cold about three and a half weeks ago and was only sick for about 3 days with it but it's stayed in my chest. I went to the doctors today and found out I have a chest infection and I've been put on antibiotics.

Now for the big issue, I'm running in my first 10km fun run on Sunday morning and I took a day off yesterday and I'm wondering what I should do today? I normally take one day a week off and today would be my day to do a 7km or 10km run depending on how I feel and tomorrow I'd do weights.

With my chest infection do you think I should do a slow hour long run or do my weights program today? Or alternatively take the day completely off which I never do? Help I can't decide for myself!

Take the day off. Rest.

But, uh, isn't it already Sunday pretty much everywhere?

Sunday was yesterday here which was my day off! It's Monday afternoon here in Australia.

Oh, okay. Yeah, that's what I thought. I always remember Aussie time as 8 hours behind in the next day.

So the run is not for a while. I was assuming that anyway. Hope you heal quickly.

hrmmm i think its hard thing sometimes you will get rid of the infection but sometimes you will make it worse . You could push it into pnenomia if you make the wrong descision . if you still feel fevery i would give it a miss . If you just have some plegm i would see how you go but don't be suprised if you can't run very far . Which 10km run is this anyhoo?

Just a local one in Sydney my big one is the blackmores half marathon in September!

Interestingly enough I had a warm bath and felt like I was about to die in the first ten minutes but then after that I started sweating and felt amazing. I think I'll just leave it and not do anything today as hard as it is for me, I never have more than one day off in a week let alone the day after one I've just taken off!

i usually train as long as my chest is clear , it has warded off some colds and flu's this way. But how often do you train ? How long have you been training without a break.

I had issues with missing training too , it's becomes addictive. I was a bit scared to take a week off a while ago when i had that flu that was going around. But you are supposed to take a week off every 12 weeks of continious training as a good measure.

Good luck in the run , i am going to try the bridge to brisbane soon . I am not a runner at all :P

Post plenty of pictures of the problem area so that an honest advice about your situation can be given ... just kidding