Weekly Back Cove 5k Kicks Off For 2010

by | Race Results

Portland’s weekly Summer 5k race series kicked off this evening with temperatures about as great as you could ask for in any race and a nice tailwind for the first mile. Of course, that meant that there was a pretty stiff breeze in the last two miles but all in...

Do Your Shoulders Hurt When You Run?

by | Reader Questions

There can be a lot of reasons for shoulder cramps and shoulder pain when you are running, some which aren’t very serious and some that are very serious. If your shoulders hurt, then it is probably worth seeing your doctor or physical therapist to make sure it isn’t one of the more serious problems such as a problem with your heart (cardiac angina) or spleen, or some sort of bursitis or spinal problem. More than likely, it’s just a minor muscular imbalance or weakness or a minor issue with your running form that a coach could help you correct. Here are 5 areas that you can address to see if they provide relief.