Menopause: A Great Time to be Running
I know all the talk about exercise in menopause is focused on building strength and lifting weights and there’s really good reasons and evidence for that but let’s not forget…
Menopause: A Great Time to Make Lifestyle Changes
There’s a lot going on in our body and often in our lives when we hit menopause. It can sometimes feel as if you’re being thrown multiple curve balls from…
6 Warning Signs of a Stress Fracture
Stress fractures are quite common in sport; they’re estimated to make up around 15 per cent of running injuries. They might just look like tiny cracks in a bone but…
All you Need to Know About Athlete’s Foot
You might not think of yourself as an athlete but if you’ve got flaky skin between your toes and itchy feet then you could have athlete’s foot. This is super…
What’s Your Relationship with Running in Perimenopause?
Running and perimenopause is most definitely a challenging combination for many women. I think it can be a really difficult time to keep a good relationship with running. It’s so…
How do I Know if I’m Overtraining?
It’s easier than you think to slip into overtraining and the symptoms of it can be similar to generally feeling knackered from life and also to perimenopause. So how do…
Step off the Scales in Menopause
I’ve been talking about weight loss with a few friends and coaching clients recently. They’re standing on the scales every few days and are so disappointed that despite all their…
How can I Increase my Protein Intake?
Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. This is particularly true when you’re in the peri or post menopause because your body is naturally losing muscle and bone…
Why Can’t I Build Muscle Mass?
Are you in perimenopause or post menopause and struggling to build muscle? Are you doing weights but not seeing any benefits? This is an issue that I hear from lots…
Overactive Bladders for Menopausal Runners
Around 1 in 3 women leak urine when they cough, sneeze or jump, this is called urinary stress incontinence but this isn’t the only bladder issue that can affect women,…