“Should you work out on your period?” This is a common question asked by women looking to understand the best ways to keep active during their period. Whether or not you exercise during your period really comes to down to personal preference and the severity of your period symptoms. It is generally thought that exercise …
Many women continue to exercise during their pregnancy, including running while pregnant. Keeping up a daily exercise routine is a great way to improve your physical and mental health during pregnancy. Running as a form of exercise also has lots of benefits, from improving your heart health to boosting your mood. Listening to your body …
Running has many physical and mental benefits, but every now and again something comes along in the running community that has runners stumped. Runner’s face is exactly that. What the heck is it? You may have heard of the term over the years, probably from people who don’t actually run! Typically characterised by a gaunt …
If you’ve ever wondered: “Do you burn more calories on your period?” then you’re not alone. With all the bloating, food cravings and hormonal changes, your menstrual cycle can feel like a physical and emotional rollercoaster. Many women see exercise as a way to relieve their period symptoms, whereas others prefer to rest when it’s …
The holy grail for many runners is to unlock the secret to become a faster, stronger and less injury-prone runner. Whether you’re new to running or have been running for many years, there’s always room for improvement. You may want to improve your speed, run your first half marathon or simply achieve your next PB. …
When your body is put under too much stress, or when you don’t allow enough time to recover between runs, it can start to show signs of fatigue. Tiredness and fatigue can lead to reduced performance in the long term. So how do you spot the signs of overtraining when running? Are there any symptoms? …
We all know about the life-changing benefits of running and the positive impact it can have on your physical and mental health. From improved cardiovascular health to improved self-confidence and mood, these are just some of the reasons why you should be running a mile a day. During a time when it seems a lot …
It may sound counter-intuitive, but running slowly can actually help you run faster in the long term. If you’re used to running at a certain pace or speed, you may find it difficult to actively slow yourself down when running. After all, if you’re training for a race like a 10k and half marathon, the …
Chronic illnesses like diabetes, Crohn’s disease and asthma can have a huge impact on your life. However, your diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to turn in your running shoes for good. There are many ways to keep successfully running with a chronic illness. In 2018, I was diagnosed with endometriosis – a chronic illness that …
There are so many inspiring female running and fitness bloggers out there that I thought it was about time I wrote a post to share my love for them. The Guardian newspaper recently reported that women are behind the huge increase in running and cycling in 2020. This is fantastic news for all the women …