Standing up for Menopause
It’s so easy to get caught up in all the small and complicated stuff when you’re trying to improve how you feel during the menopause. Calculating protein intake, looking at…
Menopause Triggers for Runners
There are so many symptoms of the menopause, the list is overwhelming. Most just come and go as they please but there are some which can be triggered by our…
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…
Motivation and Menopausal Running
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…
Tips for Menopausal Runners with Anxiety. Part 4 – Racing
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…
Tips for Menopausal Runners with Anxiety. Part 3 – Training
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…
Tips for Menopausal Runners with Anxiety. Part 2 – Mindset
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…
Tips for Menopausal Runners with Anxiety. Part 1 – Lifestyle
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,…
Menopausal Fatigue and Running
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…
DOMS – the reason you can’t get down the stairs after a race!
My recent marathon was a great reminder of exactly how painful and comical Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) can be! Standing at the top of a set of stairs and…