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Navigating Menopause: Empowering Women in Sport

October 18, 2024 • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • younger menopausal runner

World Menopause Day is a reminder of the unique challenges female athletes face during menopause, peri-menopause, and surgical menopause. Understanding how these stages impact athletic performance is crucial for those looking to maintain their competitive edge.

Why Masters and Menopausal Athletes Need More Than Generic Training Programs

October 15, 2024 • faster as a master • masters running • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • perimenopause • surgical menopause • younger menopausal runner

Most training programs overlook the unique needs of masters and menopausal athletes. Discover why hormonal shifts, mental health challenges, and community support should be key parts of your training plan. Let’s work together to create a program that fits your lif

A Runner’s Story: Navigating the Hidden Impact of Long-Term Menopause

October 12, 2024 • faster as a master • masters running • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • menopausal symptoms • menopause symptoms • menopause weight gain • perimenopause • surgical menopause • younger menopausal runner

Discover how long-term menopause impacts running performance and recovery. Learn how strength training, nutrition, and smart training strategies can help menopausal runners regain endurance, prevent injury, and optimize their running for years to come.

Navigating L.E.A. in Menopausal Athletes: Insights + Awareness

August 21, 2024 • forgotten athletes • low energy availability • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner

For athletes in perimenopause, fluctuating hormone levels can mask or mimic LEA symptoms. Menstrual irregularity, a key indicator of LEA, becomes harder to detect as menstrual cycles naturally become irregular during perimenopause.

Exploring the Research Gap: Athletes in Surgical Menopause

August 06, 2024 • forgotten athletes • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • research gap • surgical menopause • younger menopausal runner

Understanding this gap is the first step toward advocating for change. By shining a light on these issues, we can work towards more inclusive and comprehensive research that benefits all women, including those in the athletic community facing surgical menopause.