What Actually is a Runner’s High?
Have you had a runner’s high? What goes on in your body during a runner’s high that makes you feel so GOOD? Let’s explore this phenomenon. You might find yourself…
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…
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…
Active Health Episode 4: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Research evidence isn’t clear yet but it’s possible that as many as 43 per cent of recreational athletes might be affected by RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). RED-S is…
How does running improve mental health?
I started running because I wanted to feel physically fitter. I soon discovered that it was the mental health benefits of running that would have the biggest impact on me…
Reflecting on my Journey
It’s nearly three years since I wrote my blog post, Following my Passion. I wanted to let everyone know that I was leaving my work as a GP and going…
Active Health Episode 3: Urinary Incontinence in Runners
Unbelievably, one in three women leak urine when they cough, jump or run. This is called stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It’s a huge problem for women who run or those…
Why do my fingers go cold, white and numb when I run?
Cold hands when you run outside in the winter is no big surprise but what if your fingers get so cold that they go white, numb and look like they’re…
Active Health Episode 2: Strength Training for Runners
Be honest with yourself, are you a runner who could probably benefit from doing some strength and conditioning? Do you struggle to stay motivated to do it? Are you recurrently…
How many rest days do runners need?
How many times a week do you run? How many days do you have when you don’t run? Do you look at people doing running streaks with envy because you…