W9 - Shoulder pain

[Rachelj16x]

I am currently on the final week of couch to 5k, But recently more towards the end of my runs I have been hit with agonising pain around my shoulders.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I have been stretching before my runs and making sure I'm adequately hydrated

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Are you carrying anything in your hands?

[Rachelj16x in reply to IannodaTruffe]

A small water bottle and my mobile phone

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Rachelj16x]

There's your answer then.

[Rachelj16x in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! It never crossed my mind as they're not exactly heavy objects, I'll do my next run without

[LauraRuns Graduate in reply to Rachelj16x]

Would highly recommend getting some form of holder for your phone so you can still have it with you without holding it - I use one around my waist (basically a bum bag) but I know people use arm ones too!

[WillsMum68 Graduate in reply to LauraRuns]

Leggings with pocketssssssss!! Best invention ever! 🤣

[nowster Graduate in reply to Rachelj16x]

You probably don't need the water bottle. Just have a small glass of water before you set off. As to the mobile, get a belt to put it in.