I did my W1R1 yesterday, and whilst doing it I got a head ache, not a massive one.. took some paracetamol when I got home and drunk lots, but it stayed the rest of the day as a 'heavy head' I've woken this morning with a 'heavy head' and a sickly feeling taken some paracetamol and again drinking plenty.
Is this normal?? Or is it me being paranoid? I haven't done any real exercise since school, I'm now 48, is it just a shock to the system?
Well done for starting 👏 this fab plan, maybe a bit of Anxiety, just follow the app it works with all the pre run tips and your coach helping you along. Good 👍
Well done on making a start and welcome to the forum.
Headaches can be caused by poor hydration, so make sure you drink the recommended 2-3 litres of fluid on both run and rest days to keep your levels constant. Drinking too much fluid in one go post run can also have the side effect of diluting your natural sodium levels which can also be bad for you. Hopefully things will even out during today and you’ll begin to feel better. The humidity is high though and that gives me a headache 🤕!
Ah right! OK, thank you makes sense... I'm not a big drinker (of water...) but am now getting better!
I often get a headache the first time I exercise after a break, even if I think I'm well hydrated. Like you, I've wondered if it's a bit of a shock to the system! It happened a bit in the first couple of weeks of Couch to 5k (only 1 proper headache at the start, the rest just hints of headaches that went away easily on their own). I'm now on Week 8 and not getting them any more so it can be overcome!! Also like you I'm not naturally one to drink enough water so I've been working hard to drink plenty, especially on the rest days when it's more of a conscious effort. Which reminds me, time for a glass of water!
Assuming you're fully hydrated, also make sure your head and shoulders are relaxed. It's easy to carry tension in those areas.
Your head should be high, looking ahead with your chin slightly forward. Imagine you're being pulled up by the ears. Keep your shoulders down and don't hunch your back, chest slightly forward. Lastly, hold your arms at 90 degrees and let them work like mini pistons (backwards and forwards, not across your body). Imagine you're holding a few crisps between your thumb and forefinger that you mustn't crush.
It's good to do a few head rolls and chest opening stretches before you start off.
Good luck
Thank you for that, I shall definitely remember that!
It could just be the heat and humidity. Drink plenty of water 💧
It was lack of food and fluid! No headache today cos I ate and drank 45 mins before workout xx
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