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,…
Hot Flushes and Running
Hot flushes, hot flashes, hot sweats, whatever you call them, they aren’t pleasant. Around 8 in 10 women get hot flushes at some point during the menopause transition. If you’re…
Why am I Tired all the Time in Perimenopause?
When I was working as a GP, feeling tired all the time was a complaint that I could pretty much guarantee that I would see (at least once), every single…
How to Run Faster in Perimenopause
You’re not alone if you’re in perimenopause and finding that your running is just getting slower and slower. It can be frustrating and demoralising. Despite your best efforts you just…
Why am I Running so Slowly in Perimenopause?
Have you noticed any changes in your running in perimenopause? You might not. Your training, racing or pure enjoyment of running might be completely unaffected. However, for the majority of…
How can I Tell if I’m Perimenopausal?
Are you perimenopausal? What does that really mean and how do you know if you’re perimenopausal? Are there any clear symptoms that define it? Do you need a blood test…
What is Sarcopenia?
Do you know what the word sarcopenia means? Don’t worry if you don’t because I’m going to tell you and I’m so glad you’re here because everyone needs to know…
Setting Yourself up for Successful Changes – Part 4
Here is the final part of this series aimed and helping you make successful changes. I think it is the hardest, yet the most important. I hope you’ve enjoyed this…
Setting Yourself up for Successful Changes – Part 3
When you’re trying to make any change in your life, whether it’s big or small, it’s so much more likely to be successful if you have the support of others….
Setting Yourself up for Successful Changes – Part 2
This is part two in a four-part series called ‘Making changes – Setting yourself up for success.’ In this series I’m taking you through four questions that you should ask…