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Women and Running: Use Your Hormones as Your Superpower


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Not all runners are created equal, therefore, not all run programs should be the same. And, I feel like MOST people know this, but, one thing I can’t shake off is how LITTLE we talk about the difference on how to approach programming for women. It is a fact, our hormones cycles are extremely different than men, and they are CONSTANTLY CHANGING, so today I have Louise Valentine here to discuss how women’s cycles can affect their training. In this episode Louise will discuss…

  • Main differences between male and female athletes as it relates to hormones
  • How does the menstrual cycle affect running performance
  • How does being pregnant affect running performance in relation to VO2 max
  • What are some tips for a woman runner if she has her period on race day
  • Does menstruating during race day make us run slower or faster?
  • Can women’s change in hormones make us more susceptible to injury like a stress fracture



Louise helps female runners ditch hormone havoc, sluggish running, hanger, weight gain, muscle loss, injuries, low libido & more. She is the creator of Badass Breakthrough Academy, the only 1:1 program combining women's health, comprehensive female-specific nutrition, run plans, expert-level injury prevention & all resources needed to work WITH your female body for life Named #1 practitioner in the world 2023, it's her greatest passion to empower everyday active women to feel, look & run their best with less stress.

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  • Free Nutrition Guide to ditch hormone symptoms, free injury prevention masterclass, blog & free 1:1 consults: 
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  • Podcast: Maximizing Fitness, Fat Loss & Running Through Perimenopause
  • Instagram: @breakingthroughwellness


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