Here we go again–Every year, the kids return to school and I get a cold. Even with my runny red nose, body aches, coughing and sore throat, I find myself feeling guilty if I slack on my workouts. But should we reach for our running shoes while we’re in a state of upper-respiratory misery? It can be a tough call. Here’s a good guideline, recommended by most immunologists: If your cold symptoms are above the neck, a light workout is fine (ACSM). Specifically, if you have muscle/joint aches and pains and headache, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, extreme tiredness, or a worsening …
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