Women and Running: Use Your Hormones as Your Superpower

Author: Katherine Campbell
Published: Mon 15 Jan 2024
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Not all runners are created equal, therefore, not all run programs should be the same. And, I feel like MOST people know this, but, one thing I can’t shake off is how LITTLE we talk about the difference on how to approach programming for women. It is a fact, our hormones cycles are extremely different than men, and they are CONSTANTLY CHANGING, so today I have Louise Valentine here to discuss how women’s cycles can affect their training. In this episode Louise will discuss…

Main differences between male and female athletes as it relates to hormones
How does the menstrual cycle affect running performance
How does being pregnant affect running performance in relation to VO2 max
What are some tips for a woman runner if she has her period on race day
Does menstruating during race day make us run slower or faster?
Can women’s change in hormones make us more susceptible to injury like a stress fracture

Louise helps female runners ditch hormone havoc, sluggish running, hanger, weight gain, muscle loss, injuries, low libido & more. She is the creator of Badass Breakthrough Academy, the only 1:1 program combining women's health, comprehensive female-specific nutrition, run plans, expert-level injury prevention & all resources needed to work WITH your female body for life Named #1 practitioner in the world 2023, it's her greatest passion to empower everyday active women to feel, look & run their best with less stress.

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