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,…
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…
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 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…
Restless Legs, Running and Menopause
Oh joy of joys, here’s another menopausal symptom that might pop up for you. Deep apologies to the gentleman next to me on a long haul flight a few weeks…