Does my Running Need to Change in Perimenopause?
It’s well known that perimenopause is a time of change in the body. After all, the menopause if often known as ‘the change’! Hormones are fluctuating all over the place…
Regain Your Confidence in Menopause
Many women feel able to ‘step into their power’ in midlife. Are you one of those? Do you feel ‘older and wiser’? Are you feeling more confident in yourself, your…
Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
I love a nice chatty run with a friend. Cruising along, sharing news and enjoying the scenery, there’s nothing nicer. The thing is, although I really appreciate these happy runs,…
What I’ve Learnt in 16 Years of Running
My daughter is celebrating her sixteenth birthday and I started running just after she was born. I can’t believe I’ve been running for sixteen whole years, I didn’t think I’d…
Setting Yourself up for Successful Changes – Part 1
When I speak to women in perimenopause and post menopause, they’re often completely aware of the changes they need to make and genuinely want to follow through with their plans…
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…
Active Women Interview – meet Nat Scroggie
I’ve been tweeting for six years, enjoying the banter with others and then suddenly, bam, up pops Nat aka ThisVetRuns. From her first tweet in April 2018 she had me…
Inspiring or Intimidating? Just be Proud.
I’ve been pondering the fine balance between being inspiring and being intimidating recently. The thing is, I think as we improve and smash our targets, as we progress in our…
Change is hard – how to make successful changes.
Changing your behaviour is a very difficult thing to do. How many times have you set a New Year’s resolution only to break it before the end of January? I’ve…
Active Women Interview – meet Della Skeates
Knee pain is a common reason for people to stop exercising, particularly running. I recently hosted a Guest Blog by Alexandra Merisoiu who uses natural movement techniques to help people…