Running and headache?

[JSSebastian]

Hi

Just completed Week 1 of Couch to 5K! Whoop!

Just a quick question, is it normal to get a headache a couple of hours after running? Anyone else get them?

Thanks

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done! You are well on the way!

It can happen, and there have been posts about it... it may be that you are holding yourself a little tightly.

Try and make sure that your shoulders are relaxed, shake out your arms and hands... there is so much to think of when we start and I think we do get tense Hold you head up, drop those shoulders and look ahead, but in a relaxed way, I smile when I run.. that helps

A hot shower when you are back and some simple neck exercises could help too.

I am just off for my run now.. bit late for me... I shall make sure I relax into it

Hope it sorts for you ...onward and upward!

[Carolinemcd Graduate]

Are you drinking enough water? Could be a little dehydration too.

[Tanethra Graduate]

I sometimes get a headache and like the other posters eluded too its usually either post run dehydration and / or muscle tension in the neck and shoulders.

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Me too - and same reasons as above I think. Make a real effort to shake my arms about every so often - pretending to be an aeroplane is quite good.

[JSSebastian]

Thanks very much for the advice - today I waggled my arms around a bit and tried to relax my shoulders on the run - no headache! So have now completed w2d1 whoop!

[Maggie700]

I gave up running a few years ago due to terrible headaches after running . Now started again but only on week 1 and so far no headaches . I do yoga which I think has helped . Make sure you are breathing properly and relaxing your shoulders away from your ears . Have a drink before and after running , stay hydrated . Good luck