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keahgirl8 · 01-26-2013, 01:18 PM

Hello everyone! I have just started a C25K program with hopes of doing a Disney 5K. This comes after years of saying I couldn't or wouldn't ever run.

I noticed today that I get a little achy in my shoulder when I am running. Has anyone else experienced this, and do you have any advice?

dburg30 · 01-26-2013, 03:31 PM

I am FAR from a professional running person, but my GUESS would be that you arent relaxing and are just tensing those muscles. OR depending on your level of fitness or lack thereof (like me) you could just be using muscles you arent used to using.. Is it a sore muscle type of ache? or more a pain type of ache?

keahgirl8 · 01-26-2013, 03:36 PM

It's like a sore muscle. It doesn't hurt afterward, only while I'm running. Maybe it's bad form? I don't know. I have no idea what I'm doing! lol

runsandjumps · 01-26-2013, 06:31 PM

I would invest in good shoes and make sure your head is up. I am still learning myself too. Oh and stretch.

momof2minnies · 01-27-2013, 06:31 AM

Yes definately poor form and not relaxing.When I start up again after a long time off I have to keep reminding myself to keep my shoulders down.

Linda

keahgirl8 · 01-27-2013, 10:50 AM

Thanks everyone! I will try to relax and keep my shoulders down!

WeRunDisney · 02-02-2013, 09:06 AM

Hey girl, I am a veteran runner (completed 4 half marathons) and I am THE WORST about this! I notice it more when I run on a treadmill than outside, so you might try changing up your runs. I definitely try to focus on relaxing my neck and shoulders, but sometimes it's hard. Sounds like you're doing great and you will LOVE a runDisney 5k - the Disney races are truly the best.

BernardandMissBianca · 02-02-2013, 09:52 PM

DS16 draws his shoulders up when he runs (he's a cross country and track runner). 2 things he needs to do is shake out his arms, that helps to relax the shoulders and drop his arms and the second is to lift his chin a little. When he tucks his chin it slows him up and makes his shoulders draw up.
Hopefully this can help you too.

Oh and I draw my shoulders up too, I shake my arms out every once in a while.

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keahgirl8 · 02-02-2013, 09:55 PM

Thanks everyone! I am working on it, trying to look up and relax. I only had the pain for a minute or so today, so I must be figuring it out! Your advice has really helped.

dburg30 · 02-03-2013, 05:34 AM

That's great!

Snelldog · 02-03-2013, 01:41 PM

I have been running for 5 years now, and I used to get bad upper neck pains and shoulder pains like this. A friend suggested making small circles with my thumb and forefingers on each hand as I ran. I just kinda pinch them together and bounce them up and down in a circular pattern as I go. Within about 2 weeks of trying this, my pains were gone! Good luck, and keep up the good work!!

keahgirl8 · 02-03-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Snelldog

I have been running for 5 years now, and I used to get bad upper neck pains and shoulder pains like this. A friend suggested making small circles with my thumb and forefingers on each hand as I ran. I just kinda pinch them together and bounce them up and down in a circular pattern as I go. Within about 2 weeks of trying this, my pains were gone! Good luck, and keep up the good work!!

That's a great tip! I will try that if I need to in the future. Today, I had no pain! Hooray!

dburg30 · 02-03-2013, 06:35 PM

yea.. little LIGHT pressure circles or have heard pretend you are cupping / holding a butterfly or small bird...

BernardandMissBianca · 02-03-2013, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keahgirl8

That's a great tip! I will try that if I need to in the future. Today, I had no pain! Hooray!

That's awesome!!

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Snelldog · 02-18-2013, 04:50 PM

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01-26-2013, 01:18 PM	#1
keahgirl8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,034	New Runner Hello everyone! I have just started a C25K program with hopes of doing a Disney 5K. This comes after years of saying I couldn't or wouldn't ever run. I noticed today that I get a little achy in my shoulder when I am running. Has anyone else experienced this, and do you have any advice? __________________ Weight Loss Challenge: Give Kids the World - Power of 10

01-26-2013, 03:31 PM	#2
dburg30 Ferb, I know what we're going to do today! Yes, I'm a middle aged guy that loves Disney Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,745	I am FAR from a professional running person, but my GUESS would be that you arent relaxing and are just tensing those muscles. OR depending on your level of fitness or lack thereof (like me) you could just be using muscles you arent used to using.. Is it a sore muscle type of ache? or more a pain type of ache? __________________ Join me on 2014 DOPEY 4 race challenge on facebook at Darrell Goes Dopey! Follow me on my garmin connect account also

01-26-2013, 03:36 PM	#3
keahgirl8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,034	It's like a sore muscle. It doesn't hurt afterward, only while I'm running. Maybe it's bad form? I don't know. I have no idea what I'm doing! lol __________________ Weight Loss Challenge: Give Kids the World - Power of 10

01-27-2013, 06:31 AM	#5
momof2minnies DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Westfield,MA. Posts: 3,151	Yes definately poor form and not relaxing.When I start up again after a long time off I have to keep reminding myself to keep my shoulders down. Linda __________________ 2000 OKW First trip with the kids,2001 OKW First time for my parents,2002 Marriott Grande Vista/OKW,2003 MGV,2004 OKW,2005 March Disney cruise/SSR, July-MGV, 2007 CSR, 2008 Clearwater-day trip, Marathon 2009 OKW,Nov. 2009 CSR then the Magic,Marathon 2010 OKW,June 2010 AKL,Marathon 2011 OKW, Anniversary 2011 POFQ,Disney Dream+BC 2012,Disney Fantasy 2013 4/08 First half marathon- Oleksak lumber- Ma., 2:23:35 10/08 Second half marathon-Applefest-Hollis,NH.,2:17:05 01/09 First full marathon- Disney-5:39:24 01/10 5K and Half marathon- with my brother- Disney-2:43:42 01/11 5k and Half marathon-Disney- 2:11:46 4/12 5k Castaway Cay on the Dream with Arynn

01-27-2013, 10:50 AM	#6
keahgirl8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,034	Thanks everyone! I will try to relax and keep my shoulders down! __________________ Weight Loss Challenge: Give Kids the World - Power of 10

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01-26-2013, 06:31 PM	#4
runsandjumps Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 407	I would invest in good shoes and make sure your head is up. I am still learning myself too. Oh and stretch.

02-02-2013, 09:06 AM	#7
WeRunDisney Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 23	Hey girl, I am a veteran runner (completed 4 half marathons) and I am THE WORST about this! I notice it more when I run on a treadmill than outside, so you might try changing up your runs. I definitely try to focus on relaxing my neck and shoulders, but sometimes it's hard. Sounds like you're doing great and you will LOVE a runDisney 5k - the Disney races are truly the best. __________________ Christine We love runDisney - participating in 2013 Princess Half Marathon, 2013 Dumbo Double Dare. Read more: www.werundisney.com

02-02-2013, 09:52 PM	#8
BernardandMissBianca I just love a dancing banana! I'm a Tag Fairy junkieI wanted to be a lawyer or a teacher, and now I'm both, I'm a mom! Rum makes math fun! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Blink and ya miss it, CT Posts: 22,155	DS16 draws his shoulders up when he runs (he's a cross country and track runner). 2 things he needs to do is shake out his arms, that helps to relax the shoulders and drop his arms and the second is to lift his chin a little. When he tucks his chin it slows him up and makes his shoulders draw up. Hopefully this can help you too. Oh and I draw my shoulders up too, I shake my arms out every once in a while. Sent from my iPhone using DISboards __________________ ~BuffyDHDS16DS12DS11DD7 Focus your attention. Freedom.

02-02-2013, 09:55 PM	#9
keahgirl8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,034	Thanks everyone! I am working on it, trying to look up and relax. I only had the pain for a minute or so today, so I must be figuring it out! Your advice has really helped. __________________ Weight Loss Challenge: Give Kids the World - Power of 10

02-03-2013, 05:34 AM	#10
dburg30 Ferb, I know what we're going to do today! Yes, I'm a middle aged guy that loves Disney Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,745	That's great! __________________ Join me on 2014 DOPEY 4 race challenge on facebook at Darrell Goes Dopey! Follow me on my garmin connect account also

02-03-2013, 01:41 PM	#11
Snelldog Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Herrin, IL Posts: 30	I have been running for 5 years now, and I used to get bad upper neck pains and shoulder pains like this. A friend suggested making small circles with my thumb and forefingers on each hand as I ran. I just kinda pinch them together and bounce them up and down in a circular pattern as I go. Within about 2 weeks of trying this, my pains were gone! Good luck, and keep up the good work!!

02-03-2013, 06:35 PM	#13
dburg30 Ferb, I know what we're going to do today! Yes, I'm a middle aged guy that loves Disney Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,745	yea.. little LIGHT pressure circles or have heard pretend you are cupping / holding a butterfly or small bird... __________________ Join me on 2014 DOPEY 4 race challenge on facebook at Darrell Goes Dopey! Follow me on my garmin connect account also

02-18-2013, 04:50 PM	#15
Snelldog Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Herrin, IL Posts: 30	If anybody needs running motivation, check my blog! Thanks! www.snellsracechase.wordpress.com

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