The Biggest Challenges for Menopausal Runners
If you’re menopausal and finding running really hard, I want you to know that you aren’t alone. I speak not only from personal experience but also from having spoken to…
If you’re menopausal and finding running really hard, I want you to know that you aren’t alone. I speak not only from personal experience but also from having spoken to…
If you google ‘marathon training plan’ you can easily feel overwhelmed. There are literally hundreds to choose from. How on earth do you decide which one is right for you?…
Staying motivated to run is hard enough at the best of times. Even when you know you’ll always feel better after a run, that doesn’t seem to make it any…
If you’ve had your holiday, I hope it was good and you’re feeling relaxed and recharged. If you’re about to go away, then I wish you safe and happy travels….
You’ve got through your training and now race day is looming. You know how you want to prepare, what you want to eat and the calm feeling you want to…
This week I’m exploring how to manage your training if you’re a runner affected by menopausal anxiety. Being consistent in your training is hard for everyone but when you’re struggling…
Many women feel anxious in menopause, it’s a really common symptom that can take you by surprise. Studies show that up to 50 per cent of women of menopausal age…
In my last blog I talked about why anxiety is common in the perimenopause and the effect it can have on your running. Despite it being a challenge at times,…
Have you experienced anxiety? Sensations of fear, jitteriness or dread with no obvious reason for feeling that way? Anxiety can be mild and intermittent or continuous, severe and completely overwhelming….
You want to run but you’re too tired. Know that feeling? Of course, lots of people experience fatigue but it’s particularly common around the menopause. It can be so hard…