Written by a running and medical expert, this is an encouraging and practical book, packed with tips and plans to support your running journey through menopause. We know that running makes us healthy; the benefits are widely known and strongly evidenced. We also know that conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis become increasingly common after the menopause transition. Although the risk of developing these conditions lowers if you remain active, research shows that women over 50 tend to exercise less. Dr Juliet McGrattan is here to help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. Starting with a refresher on what actually goes on in your body during that time, she also touches on all the common symptoms to look out for before delving into topics such as energy levels, bones, muscles, skin, mental health, treatments, nutrition and more. With digestible tips, training plans and illustrated step-by-step exercises, this is a book you can dip in and out of to find exactly what you need. You are not alone in your menopause journey, so let Juliet help you overcome your hurdles one step at a time.

Autorentext

Dr Juliet McGrattan is an award-winning author, speaker, runner and a former GP. She is the Women's Health Lead and a Master Coach at 261 Fearless. Juliet is the author of Run Well and Sorted. @drjulietmcgrattan

Klappentext

Struggling to run in menopause? You're not alone. If symptoms are making running harder, or stopping you from starting, don't give up.

Let running coach and medical expert Dr Juliet McGrattan help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. This supportive and practical guide answers all your burning questions, including:

• What actually is menopause?
• Where has all my energy gone?
• Will HRT help my running?
• Why am I sweating so much?

• How can I get back to running like I used to?

  This book is packed with helpful tips and advice, week-by-week training plans and illustrated step-by-step strength exercises to help you access all the health benefits that running has to offer, one step at a time.

  Inhalt

  Preface
  Introduction

  1. What is Menopause?
  2. Benefits and Challenges
  3. Flushes and Sweats
  4. Sleep
  5. Energy Levels
  6. Periods
  7. Breasts
  8. Bladders and Bits
  9. Bowels
  10. Bones and Joints
  11. Muscles and Tendons
  12. Body Composition
  13. Skin
  14. Mental Health
  15. Menopause Treatments
  16. Nutrition
  17. Training
  18. Training Plans
  19. Strength
  20. Mindset
      Closing Words
      Acknowledgements
      References