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 BoaseF 26 Oct 2020

I have started training for running for long periods of time, (working towards 6 hrs).

But find my neck aches.

Any thoughts on what I can do to stop this? 

 climberchristy 26 Oct 2020
In reply to BoaseF:

I have a similar issue with long runs, especially on one side of my neck. I know I run with quite high arms. So, I consciously try to drop my shoulders and let my arms go 'floppy' at regular intervals. Best to do it on easy downhills. I also roll my arms/ shoulders a lot - basically just trying to change arm / shoulder position as often as possible.  I find the trick is to do these relaxation movements regularly from the START of the run as a preventative measure rather than waiting until a couple of hours in when the pain starts. 

OP BoaseF 26 Oct 2020
In reply to climberchristy:

Thanks for the suggestion, will certainly give it a try.


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