It can seem like the worst thing in the world: getting your period on race day. And many female runners will ask themselves: should I run a race on my period? And the answer for most people is YES. Yes, you should run a race on your period. Why? Because of three main reasons: 1) … Read more
Hormone levels affect almost all we do: how we sleep, eat, drink, feel, and run. Yet, little is really known about how your period affects your running. The truth is: it can affect it, a lot. I remember leading up to my fall 2019 marathon and Olympic Trials Qualifying attempt in Indianapolis and stressing that … Read more
It can be a vicious cycle—that menstrual cycle. It makes you feel sluggish and tired, craving terrible foods, keeping you from running and getting your workouts in. Or, heaven forbid, you’re on it come race day! There’s no magic pill to give you your energy back (or your happy-go-lucky disposition)…but you can eat foods to … Read more
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