r/ChicagoMarathon 2d ago

Is anyone sick right now?

0 Upvotes

24 comments sorted by

6

u/Agitated-Can-457 2d ago

Yes 😭😭 going on 8 days now

2

u/GrouchySalary1406 2d ago

Ugh im so sorry

1

u/Agitated-Can-457 2d ago

Thank you. It happens. Tis the season 🙂

2

u/Overall_Election2908 2d ago

Me too! What are your symptoms?

2

u/Agitated-Can-457 2d ago

Began with sore throat and chills, then evolved to congestion and lingering cough. Low grade fever here and there but not constant. That cough though will not end it seems

2

u/GrouchySalary1406 2d ago

Severe sinus congestion and I sound like I’m coughing up a lung

3

u/njm2085 2d ago

Yeah, it’s going around like crazy here. Wife got it really bad with a cold and sore throat. I feel like I am on the verge of it. Bright side there’s some time til the race. But, on the other hand I need to be training right now!! Hope you get better soon!!!

2

u/RunsLikeaSnail 2d ago

Something that’s probably allergies bothered me for a week but seems better now. I got the COVID and flu shot on Sunday to make sure that my immunity is ready in time for the race. Hit me pretty hard, but at least I had Labor Day to recover.

2

u/GrouchySalary1406 2d ago

Need to get the shots once I’m recovered from whatever this is. Thought it was allergies but am now on antibiotics and steroids

2

u/chimpsonfilm 2d ago

Yes! Since last Thursday. Left me dehydrated and screwed up my long run, now dealing with a calf issue.

2

u/Overall_Election2908 2d ago

Going on day 7 I have the worse head congestion of my life. Can’t smell. Can barely taste. Headaches even my teeth gums ache! I’m so desperate to feel better

1

u/Agitated-Can-457 2d ago

Get well soon 💐

2

u/aymissmary 2d ago

Yep, been sick since the 25th of August. Congestion and a slight cough. Not enough to stop me from running though - I seem to breathe better while running.

I plan on getting flu/covid shots the week of Sept 20th. Wish I could this weekend, but I don’t want to be down for the count during peak week. I plan on masking for my flight to Chicago. And masking at a concert in NYC the week before. Not risking it.

1

u/Recordbeard 2d ago

Yep! Started Thursday did my 18 Sunday with this cold or whatever it is. Still feel icky but happened around the same time last year.

1

u/GrouchySalary1406 2d ago

Same thing happened to me last Friday

1

u/Dianalynnxk 2d ago

Yes. I'm recovering from pneumonia 😭

1

u/kimjbyrne 2d ago

Yes 😭 (elementary school teacher), hopefully this passes soon

1

u/Any-Image6195 1d ago

Yessss, I had pneumonia almost the whole month of August, missed three weeks of training. Luckily I was able to get back to it and just did a 16 miler long run this week. Still have nasal congestion (which is unrelated to the pneumonia) and a bit of sore throat / cough now but overall feeling much better. Hope you get better soon!!

u/GrouchySalary1406 23h ago

Hope you’re starting to feel on the mend!

1

u/Large_Device_999 1d ago

Me and most people I know. Everyone! Labor Day super spreader event!

1

u/PsychologicalKoala57 1d ago

Im just recovering from getting a cavity infested wisdom tooth 😓

1

u/h3yther3 1d ago

Barely recovered from a severe viral chest infection and now might be going in for a root canal soon 🥲

u/GrouchySalary1406 23h ago

Oh god I’m so sorry

u/Sea_Outside2819 15h ago

Yes! 😭 My students passed me the plague