In the above the neck/below the neck theory....

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macapple May 2012 10:59am, 18 May 2012 27 posts	0 macapple What is the throat classed as? My throat has always been my weak point. It can get a bit sore and scratchy and sometimes just goes, sometimes develops into something worse but i'm never sure whether I should keep running (I usually do) Sorry if this is a dumb question.
Mr_SJ May 2012 11:00am, 18 May 2012 969 posts	0 Mr_SJ personally i still run, only take a break if its something in the chest and breathing is difficult.
RichHL May 2012 11:05am, 18 May 2012 4,249 posts	0 RichHL There are no dumb questions. There are sometimes dumb answers. This might be one. If you feel rubbish and run-down, don't run. You'll know yourself whether it's something more chesty during which you should rest up or something closer to a scratchy throat and sniffles. Personally, I count the throat as 'above the neck' unless the bug has completely zonked me.
JohnnyO May 2012 11:06am, 18 May 2012 12,915 posts	0 JohnnyO Its not a dumb question, but there isnt a good answer. Rich and SJ are right. Its to do with whether you are knackered or just sniffly/scratchy.
sprouty76 May 2012 11:09am, 18 May 2012 2,513 posts	0 sprouty76 I think the main thing with the above/below the neck idea is to prevent people with a chest infection from making it worse. I'd say on that basis that a sore throat is above the neck in this context. But it really comes does to how you feel.
macapple May 2012 11:16am, 18 May 2012 28 posts	0 macapple That's super, thank you all for your quick responses. At the moment, it's just my throat and luckily I'm able to have a quiet day at home with my wee one so hopefully will be fighting fit tomorrow. Thanks again
SteveC amid the winters snow Dec 2020 9:13am, 2 Dec 2020 216 posts	0 SteveC amid the winters snow In the chest? Have a rest. Neck and up? Giddy up!