Elbows ache :(

[gmab51]

week 8 run 1: Why has my elbows began to ache? I'm finding this week hard anyway, but to have my elbows start to ache as well is not good, I could not get them to feel comfortable, even ran with them behind my back at one stange

[gdeann Graduate]

Could it be you're tensing up when running or even a bit dehydrated? I hope it clears up soon! Congratulations in getting to week 8!!! Gayle

[gmab51 Graduate]

Thanks for the reply and the encouragement, greatly appreciated ..... I've thought about it to-day, and I came up with the same answer, I think because I'm now finding the runs harder I am tensing, trying to prepare myself to get to the end of the run ..... I will try to relax a bit on the next run. Thanks

[gdeann Graduate]

Good luck! Try to relax (difficult to do) stand upright, and keep the arms at a 90% angle. Try to not clench your hands as well. I think the elbows were the ONLY body part that didn't hurt when I did C25K!

[gmab51 Graduate]

Thank you for the advise gdeann, I realised to-day that I was clenching my hands, so I tried to shake them loose, but once the aching starts it's hard to shift. I am a bit of a sloucher so I will remember to ensure I'm upright on Fridays run.

I've been very lucky, as this has been the only part of my body that has ached since starting c25k - Thanks again