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W9 - Shoulder pain

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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

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Are you carrying anything in your hands?

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Rachelj16x in reply to IannodaTruffe

A small water bottle and my mobile phone

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IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to Rachelj16x

There's your answer then.

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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

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LauraRunsGraduate 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!

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WillsMum68Graduate in reply to LauraRuns

Leggings with pocketssssssss!! Best invention ever! 🤣

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nowsterGraduate 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.

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