S/o running while sick

[kellifsu]

My first half is on Sunday. My last long run was supposed to be yesterday but since we were out of town I planned on doing it this morning and tapering the rest of the week. But I feel like crap, my throat hurts and I am congested. I can take some cold medicine and at least mask the symptoms, but should I run? My longest run was 10 last weekend. If I rest, will I be ready for this weekend?

[gummybear]

How long were you planning on running?
I personally would not run more than 8 less than a week out, even if I were feeling healthy.

[kellifsu]

The plan I was on had me doing 12 yesterday but I had to cut out a week for a leg injury so I was going to do 11.

[enfuego23]

I usually run 8 on the weekend before a half. If you don't feel good, don't push it. Trust your training, one missed run is not going to ruin your race, being really sick will:)

[sadlebred]

Nothing you do a week out will make you faster. Not recovering from being sick WILL make you slower. I say rest.