How to be faster and healthier as a female runner

Running is very inclusive and just about anybody can participate with not much more than a decent pair of running shoes. This doesn’t mean that we all have the same experience though and today’s 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’ll be diving into how you can stay healthy, happy, and fit as a female runner. This is a pretty broad topic so we’ll be covering everything from:

• How to train around the menstrual cycle
• Specific fueling needs for female athletes
• Why fasted runs may not be recommended 
• 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’m confident you’ll relate to if you’re a female runner 

We think you’ll find this topic super interesting whether you’re 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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