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I usually run 3 miles in the morning but always after breakfast.

I only get headaches after long runs when I push the limits. Usually there is only one water distribution.

I will ask for others to look at my running posture.

However, I am a fan of the single set to failure training method. My body feels great working out this way, and it is a huge time saver. I am going to keep it up for another month or so and see what happens.

I’ve been following the training protocol for 25 days.

My latest update is here: http://www.sethigherstandards.com/my-strength-gaining-mission-day-20-check-in/

All up my weight is down by 6 kgs (approx 13 lbs) but at the same time I have put on noticeable amounts of additional muscle. Best of all my belly has gone. I now have my flat belly back after 6 years of being fat.

Originally I thought that I may need to follow the program for longer than 4 weeks to get the results I was after but I am already there. Next month I will take a break and then try Tim’s program for muscle gain the folowing month. Then I may do this again and try for a ripped six pack.

Neil

It’s really tough to say what the root cause of your headaches are, since the only information I have is the distance you’re running. But based on my experience, my guess is that they are not the same kind of exercise-induced headache that John was getting, so changing your breathing patterns probably won’t help much.

There are several reasons why you might be getting headaches from extended cardiovascular training:

1. Dehydration – It’s common that athletes and trainees get dehydrated, especially in if they work out in hot weather. It doesn’t take much; just a 1 or 2% drop in blood volume can have negative repercussions for performance, and can result in slight headaches. The chances of sustaining a headache are even higher in hot weather as your body won’t be able to dissipate heat as effectively with a decreased blood volume.

This can be fixed by drinking a tall glass (or its equivalent) of water prior to your activity and consuming water throughout your activity. Let your thirst be your guide here.

2. Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) – It’s possible that you’re not fueling yourself properly prior to exercise. Are you running first thing in the morning? If so, your blood sugar levels may be dropping to extremely low levels, which can trigger headaches.

Consider eating a small snack of complex carbohydrates (i.e., slow-burning carbs) or ingesting some calorie-infused drink prior to your run (if I had my druthers, I’d have you drink something containing BCAAs to prevent muscle wasting during the activity, but that’s just me).

3. Poor running form – Check your running posture. Are you holding too much tension in your shoulders (keeping your shoulders too tight)? Do you run with your head tilted forwards? If all methods of self-correction fail, consider videotaping yourself running and submit it to a qualified coach for review.

Those are just a few possibilities but it’s impossible to pinpoint what exactly is causing your headaches unless I get some more information. Hope these help, though.

Can anyone more qualified provide advice to KirdApe?