09/09/2014
When to resume training after illness
One of the hardest calls to make as a runner is when to resume training after illness. If you're used to training every day at a moderate or high intensity, missing a few days can be as much of a mental challenge as physical. Sure, when you're sick you don't want to exercise, but it's that fuzzy recovery phase that can be tricky to negotiate, especially if you're on a training program. In fact, sports physicians agree that athletes need special attention when it comes to managing exercise post-illness. James Lawrence, a Sydney-based sports medicine specialist, says...