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…
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…
Choosing a Marathon Training Plan
If you google ‘marathon training plan’ you can easily feel overwhelmed. There are literally hundreds to choose from. How on earth do you decide which one is right for you?…
Tips for Menopausal Runners with Anxiety. Part 4 – Racing
You’ve got through your training and now race day is looming. You know how you want to prepare, what you want to eat and the calm feeling you want to…
Tips for Menopausal Runners with Anxiety. Part 3 – Training
This week I’m exploring how to manage your training if you’re a runner affected by menopausal anxiety. Being consistent in your training is hard for everyone but when you’re struggling…
Tips for Menopausal Runners with Anxiety. Part 1 – Lifestyle
In my last blog I talked about why anxiety is common in the perimenopause and the effect it can have on your running. Despite it being a challenge at times,…
Menopausal Anxiety and Running
Have you experienced anxiety? Sensations of fear, jitteriness or dread with no obvious reason for feeling that way? Anxiety can be mild and intermittent or continuous, severe and completely overwhelming….
Improve Your Running – Part 8. Big picture
I can’t believe it’s already the final week of my Improve Your Running series. I really hope it has helped you and given you some ideas of things to try…
Improve Your Running – Part 7. Consistency
Welcome to part 7 of this 8 part Improve Your Running Series. This tip is one of the hardest but also probably the most important one. It’s the one the…
Improve Your Running – Part 6. Others
I think this is my favourite of these Improve Your Running tips. Running with others is a very powerful but also fun way to make progress. When I think of…