And the 42-year-old has been in perimenopause for the past two years.

Just talking about it eased that burden.

And even though Im going through these hormonal changes, when I feel great, I feel really great.

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Even though Im going through these hormonal changes, when I feel great, I feel really great.

In addition to these lifestyle changes, she also cut back on running volume and distance.

I would be putting myself in a deficit if I went into that racebeat down from overtraining.

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She incorporated one or two weeklyspeedwork sessionsinto her runs to maintain turnover and burst speed.

Strength training helped bulletproof my body to withstand the stress of a six-day race.

Strength training added another layer to help bulletproof my body to withstand the stress of a six-day race.

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To study female endurance biomechanics and performance and bridge the gender gap in sports research.

Herron diligently planned for every aspect of the grueling endurance race, including getting her period.

Having a plan in place helped ease her stress and anxietyand helped her feel empowered.

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you could train at a high level, set world records, and get your period.

Costello, Joseph T et al.

Where are all the female participants in Sports and Exercise Medicine research?.European journal of sport sciencevol.

Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team United States celebrates with husband Hunter Woodhall after winning the gold medal in the Women’s Long Jump Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France.

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