I really hate getting a cold.  What causes a cold?
Well it is a viral infection of the respiratory system. Do you have a cold now?
I actually do.  I get colds often because I have a kid in daycare and she always brings home germs!
Yes, kids in daycares are always sick. It only takes about two days after exposure to start getting the symptoms. 
Doesn't taking antibiotics cure a cold?
No they don't help because it is viral not bacterial. Although it can set into pnuemonia if you have other health problems which requires antibiotics.
Oh.  What can I do to cure a cold faster?
Not much unfortunetly! Rest and staying hydrated is important of course. The symptoms are mostly your body'y immune response to the virus.
Figures.  I have been drinking plenty of water.  I should skip my workouts as well, right?
Yes, I wouldn't push it. You need to let your body rest up. Hopefully it isn't the Flu. If it is the Flu you probably wouldn't have a runny nose though.