I had a little bit of a sore throat this week but fortunately did not turn into a full blown upper respiratory tract infection needing antibiotics which would mean I would have to stop exercise for a few days.
This time, I just gargled with iodine mouthwash and it sort of went away and didn't affect my workouts. But it made me wonder when my last illness was.
Thanks to Strava data, I am able to see when I so sick that I had to stop workouts. I just have to look at the low mileage weeks to see whether I was taking a break or if I was ill. Based on the data, the last time I fell ill enough to have to stop workouts for a few days was in July 2025 (the darker blue bar). As its mid-June 2026 now, it means I have been not had a serious illness for nearly a year and counting.
It could be luck, or it could be the benefit of exercise and a slightly more healthy diet that has boosted my immunity and helping me avoid serious illness. Health is wealth!
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