So as you know I haven’t been running due to my achilles injury.  Last week, I had sore throat and now it has developed into a full blown COLD –  Achoo!!!!

When I was running, I was either training for a 5K or  this past year, a half marathon.   Since I have been running, I haven’t had a cold!!!!!!!!!!

Does my body know that it is ok to be sick now since I have nothing important to do?

Or is running good for your health?

Here’s what they say:

Many studies indicate that exercising at a medium intensity level reduces our risk of infection over the long term…

Light or moderate running boosts our body’s natural immune system bycirculating protective cells through the body faster, to attack and eliminate bacteria, viruses and fungi. Infection fighters, such as Natural Killer Cells, macrophages, immunoglobins, white blood cells, and other antibodies, are produced in the bone marrow, lungs, and spleen, and have a clean up effect on foreign invaders.

Another theory holds that the increase in body temperature when we run may inhibit the growth of bacteria, thus reducing its foothold in the body. Other exercise scientists believe that regular running helps rid the lungs of airborne bacteria and viruses that cause URTI, while others believe exercise causes the loss of carcinogens through increased sweat and urine loss.

In other words, to stay healthy physically (and mentally), I need to start running again soon!

Happy Running!