Sore chest muscle

[MrsPerch]

Week 2/run 1. I was expecting sore legs, which I have, but not a sore chest. Taken me by surprise. Feels like I’ve had a really bad cough. I don’t move my arms much when I’m running and I look down watching the ground. Could be posture? Got a rest day tomorrow. May take some ibuprofen to help. Other than that, I enjoyed my run in the evening sun ☀️ Still can’t believe I’m doing it👟👟

[Rosiepug Graduate]

You are, and you can keep on doing it. We all awaken muscles that have been sleeping awhile. It’s expected to have a few aches or pains but anything persistent should be looked at by a gp. Hopefully you’ll work through it and be enjoying your runs without pain. Good luck.

[MrsPerch Graduate in reply to Rosiepug]

Thanks.

I had breathing concerns before I started, so I’ve been checked out. I’ve not run for over 30 years, so my muscles are well and truly sleeping. I slowed the pace right down tonight, helped a little. I may repeat some weeks, if it doesn’t improve.

[Rosiepug Graduate in reply to MrsPerch]

I can recommend repeating, I did week 3, three times until I was ready to move on. It’s a personal journey to be completed at a pace that’s right for each of us. Good luck.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Try and run tall and look straight ahead see if it helps 😊

[MrsPerch Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Great advice. It’ll help with breathing properly too