How to be faster and healthier as a female runner

Published: Nov. 10, 2023, 9:26 a.m.

Running is very inclusive and just about anybody can participate with not much more than a decent pair of running shoes. This doesn\u2019t mean that we all have the same experience though and today\u2019s show will be all about special considerations for female athletes.

In this episode, coaches Andie and Hayley do an amazing job of breaking down how female athletes can perform their best. Whatever your age or lifestyle, they\u2019ll be diving into how you can stay healthy, happy, and fit as a female runner. This is a pretty broad topic so we\u2019ll be covering everything from:

  • How to train around the menstrual cycle
  • Specific fueling needs for female athletes
  • Why fasted runs may not be recommended\xa0
  • Why losing your period can be a warning sign for runners and what to do if this happens to you
  • And many more topics I\u2019m confident you\u2019ll relate to if you\u2019re a female runner\xa0

We think you\u2019ll find this topic super interesting whether you\u2019re a female runner yourself or not so stay tuned for expert tips on successful training as a female athlete.

Resources from Dr. Stacy Sims: drstacysims.com
Nutrition information from Kylee Van Horne: flynutrition.org/about/
Resources for RED-S and nutrition from Renee McGregor: reneemcgregor.com

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