What would you do? (5k)

[ali2083]

I'm registered for a 5k on Saturday, I've done a few. The past few days I haven't been feeling well (sinus issues) and have to get some dental work Thursday which I fear will add to the pain.

I'm already debating not running as I'd have to get up at 5:00 AM to get there on time, but I feel like a quitter if I don't go. The registration can't be transferred to someone else. It was $50, but is for charity so I'm not concerned about the money.

Thoughts?

 

[ChattaDIS]

I'm registered for a 5k on Saturday, I've done a few. The past few days I haven't been feeling well (sinus issues) and have to get some dental work Thursday which I fear will add to the pain.

I'm already debating not running as I'd have to get up at 5:00 AM to get there on time, but I feel like a quitter if I don't go. The registration can't be transferred to someone else. It was $50, but is for charity so I'm not concerned about the money.

Thoughts?

Do it. At least you can figure out your baseline for a 5k. What is the downside?

 

[Ariel484]

What kind of dental work?

Sometimes I can run through sinus issues, sometimes it's too much. No shame in DNS if you really aren't up to racing.

 

[Disneyland_emily]

To me depends on your current fitness level and pace- if a 5k is a challenge and your currently a slower runner/walker then yes I could see not starting as you'd be 'using most of your energy' to just finish as it'd prob not necessarily be safe..

If a 5k is a bi-weekly distance with longer milage often and you pace naturally higher (so the race would be a 'low energy' use by walking, slower pace) I'd say why not-

For me I run 3 miles 3x a week with a longer runs once a week so while I'm not a fast runner (13 min miles) I was walking 5ks less than a week post gallbladder surgery because I had the milage 'in the tank'

 

[ali2083]

The dental work is just a few fillings (hopefully!) While that isn't much I have some TMJ issues that flare up when I have sinus problems.

While I don't run regularly I work out every day including every other day cardio, I usually only run when I'm signed up for a race (I know that's a terrible thing to say on a running board). I think I'm more paranoid of getting dizzy along the way because of the sinus issues.

I'm going to hold out on making a decision until Friday and see how I'm feeling, and what the weather may be Saturday. I think i'll do better if its on the cooler side. But now I'm leaning more towards trying to make it. Thanks for the input!

 

[Slogger]

Good news is that you've already paid and the money goes to charity.
Seems like you can wait until the last minute and make a "game time" decision.

Hope you feel better.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I would run it. When I have sinus issues, running helps me clear things up. The only illnesses that stop me from running are ones with a high fever or chest congestion. As for the dentist visit - I have run the day after a triple root canal, so that wouldn't deter me.

Either do it, or don't - but don't let this little stuff become an excuse not to do it. You are tougher than that.