Getting sick

Since starting to train hard and get fit, i seem to be getting sick a lot more often. I seem to be picking up the common cold much more often (eg about every 6 weeks / 2 months). I have never been a person that gets overly sick, but i seem to cop it pretty often now. I eat very healthy, however i work shiftwork. I train hard, so im guessing its because i a little run down. I have seen the doctor and had a blood test done for long term illnesses (eptein barr, glangela fever) which came back negative.
So my point is, is this common ie Does getting fit allow you to be succeptible to illness or am i just having a bad run?
So my point is, is this common ie Does getting fit allow you to be succeptible to illness or am i just having a bad run?
2009 Cervelo S1
2008 Specialized Allez Elite
2008 Specialized Allez Elite
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I don't know if it's been coincidence or what as the body gets rid of excess vitamins and minerals but I haven't felt run down since...
I have suffered the same problems. As soon as I ramp up my training I become susceptible to colds / illnesses. I have started taking multi-vitamin tablets, and (touch wood) so far I haven't got sick.
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Although I wne tofor a run Monday lunchtime got caught in a storm, absolutely drenched through and now have a respiratory infection. Gutted.
And obviously think about dialling it down for a bit, as you might be pushing yourself a bit too hard.
I believe the idea behind this is that if you have plenty of glycogen in your system your body can respond better to immune events such as fighting an incoming virus.
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Ive been taking a multi vit and minerals daily for years along with omega 3 and cod liver oil tablets, none of which help. It seems for me anyway that training leaves me open to more colds.
I will give the high carb drink a go post workout as I normally just have a protein drink.