Running and hormones

[Pigivi]

This is of interest for women, but no harm in men knowing about it!

I had been wondering about how hormones affected running - and found a very clear explanation here, active.com/running/articles...

[DownNotUp Graduate]

Too late for me - I've only got a pedal cycle now!

[Pigivi in reply to DownNotUp]

Lucky you! Can't wait .. !

[Tomas Graduate]

As a bloke I found that interesting reading. Thanks Pigvi.

[MarlyParly Graduate]

Really interesting article, thanks for posting pigivi x

[Pigivi]

[TheHistoricalPresent Graduate]

Running consistently every second day has REALLY shown me the affect my cycle has on my physical abilities. For me I am hugely affected by it and find it fascinating.

Another thing it affects is my ability to lift heavy things. I used to row and we'd have to carry the 4-person sculls down to the water. One day I simply couldn't lift the boat — the coach took me aside and asked if I had my period. I did. She said one could lose up to 50% of baseline strength temporarily. I was blown away but have seen the pattern so many times since!

Great article.