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 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…
A Simple Way for Runners to Improve Their Health
Next time your Garmin beeps at you to move, don’t ignore it! Yes, it’s frustrating, especially when you’ve just done your long run but there’s a reason why it’s still…
My Top 10 Running Blogs in 2023
I always love this time of year and the opportunity it gives me to reflect on the whole year. This is my ninth year of blogging and I’m still learning…
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…
You Don’t Have to Overhaul Your Life – Making Changes in Menopause
This blog is for you if you know you need to make some changes and take some action to help you through menopause but you feel overwhelmed, can’t seem to…
6 Physical Health Reasons to Keep Running Through the Menopause
Around 25 per cent of women don’t experience symptoms as they go through menopause. For those that do, around 25 percent of them say their symptoms are severe. The list…
6 Mental Health Reasons to Keep Running Through the Menopause
Keeping up your running during menopause can be hard! Many symptoms of the perimenopause don’t make you want to stick on your trainers and head out the door. I’m here…