, and partly for general health reasons. But I feel sluggish and my work is suffering. Is there really a point to this caffeine-free lark?" – Jane Hoskyn aka e17 pixieYour best answersResensitising really works, so brave it outI abstain from caffeine now

shouldn't make any long term difference to your aims, but the risk of continuing is to be run down for up to several weeks. Stress & recovery = improvment. – RobmanIf you run when you have a cold, you will make it worse. Don't do it. – Kenneth BerryIf I

is to stay away from like-minded people that haven't recovered. Don't feel guilty about this. Running requires you to be fit and healthy, and it will inspire you beyond belief. I am training for a marathon, and have not weighed myself during training – and I