Welcome to Season 4 of the Fuel Run Recover Podcast!
Whether you’ve been here since Season 1 or you’re brand new, I’m so glad you’re listening.

To kick off this season, we’re starting with a controversial question I see all over social media:
Should women stop running?

Short answer: No.
Longer answer: let’s talk about why people say this, where the hormone fear-mongering comes from, and what actually matters for women’s health.

In this episode, we cover:

• The long history of women being discouraged or banned from running

• Why outdated beliefs about women’s bodies still show up today

• Claims about cortisol, hormones, and running, and what the science really says

• Why underfueling and poor recovery are the real issues, not running itself

We break down how problems like missed periods, fatigue, weight changes, and burnout are most often linked to low energy availability, not running as a sport. Running isn’t “bad” for women, it just needs to be supported with adequate fuel, rest, and recovery.

If you love running, keep going.
If you don’t love running, it’s okay to choose something else.
And if you’re unsure whether your training and nutrition are truly supporting your health and performance, I’d love to help.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

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And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my brand-new ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my group program⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.