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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 43 MIN

The Neck Rule Explained: When to Push and When to Rest

from Running With James · host James Wyatt

Send us Fan MailFeeling sick but still tempted to lace up? The Neck Rule might be the most important guideline you’ve never heard of. In this episode of Running with James, we break down when training while sick is (maybe) okay—and when it can seriously hurt your health and performance.You’ll learn:Why exercising while sick can weaken your immune systemThe risks of chest and heart complications (like myocarditis)Why workouts are wasted when your body is fighting infectionHow to avoid turning a 2-day cold into a 2-week setbackThe Neck Rule that makes it simple: above the neck vs. below the neck True discipline isn’t pushing through sickness—it’s knowing when to rest. Support the showBecome a member and support the show:https://patreon.com/RunningwithJames?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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Send us Fan Mail Feeling sick but still tempted to lace up? The Neck Rule might be the most important guideline you’ve never heard of. In this episode of Running with James, we break down when training while sick is (maybe) okay—and when it can seriously hurt your health and performance. You’ll learn: Why exercising while sick can weaken your immune systemThe risks of chest and heart complications (like myocarditis)Why workouts are wasted when your body is fighting infectionHow to avoid t...

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