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Running Through Menopause: Tips for Tendon Health

December 27, 2024 • achilles tendonitis • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • plantar fasciitis • surgical menopause • tendon health • younger menopausal runner

Menopause brings a variety of changes to a woman's body, and for athletes, these changes can significantly impact their running performance and tendon health. Understanding how menopause affects your tendons and making necessary adjustments can help you continue to thrive in your athletic pursuits.

Why Generic Formulas Don’t Cut It for Masters and Menopausal Athletes

December 21, 2024 • heart rate training • heart rate zones • maff method • masters running • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • menopause • perimenopause • surgical menopause • v02max • younger menopausal runner

When it comes to performance, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. While these formulas can offer a starting point, they fail to capture the complexity of your individual body and your training needs. This is especially true for masters and menopausal athletes, who experience a variety of physical changes that the formulas simply don’t account for.

Running through Menopause: Tips for Lung Health

December 14, 2024 • lung health • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • respiratory issues • surgical menopause • younger menopausal runner

One key hormone, estrogen, plays a crucial role in maintaining lung function, and its decline can affect respiratory health.

Is HRT Natural? Let’s Break It Down

December 09, 2024 • HRT • masters running • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • menopausal strength coach • menopausal symptoms • menopause • menopause clickbait • menopause research • menopause symptoms • menopause vision statement • perimenopause • surgical menopause • younger menopausal runner

If you’ve spent any time researching hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you’ve probably come across the debate about whether it’s "natural" or not. Some people feel strongly about only putting natural substances in their bodies, and I get it. But let’s take a step back and get really clear on what that actually means when it comes to HRT.

Tendon Troubles: Why They Don’t Just “Pop Up” Overnight

December 05, 2024 • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • tendon health • younger menopausal runner

If you’ve ever experienced sudden tendon pain, it might have felt like it appeared out of nowhere. One day you’re running comfortably, and the next, there’s a sharp ache or persistent discomfort that wasn’t there before. But here’s the truth: tendon issues don’t just “pop up” overnight.