Don't show up to class sick!

by Mike

This one has bothered me for a long time. It's my fault for not saying anything about it to anyone.

I'm all for people working through adversity, whether against opponents who will really test your heart, working through an injury (as long as you're smart about it...) or when you're dead tired and don't feel like coming in.

But showing up sick is stupid and disrespectful.

Snotting all over people because you have allergies is one thing, but if whatever you have is even remotely contagious, stay home and get better. It's disrespectful to your partners. Some people need to be healthy - they're training for fights or competitions, they've got vacations coming up, are interviewing for a new job, preparing for their dissertation, need to perform brain surgery, or maybe have kids or girlfriends or husbands who are doing the same. They can't afford to take time off or be less than 100%. Do the right thing and stay home until you're better.

No one cares if you miss a workout. Everyone cares if you get them sick.