Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running

Best peri-menopause advice for trail & ultra runners from expert Dr. Juliet McGrattan

Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running

Show Notes

Best peri-menopause advice for trail & ultra runners from award-winning author, speaker, blogger & coach Dr. Juliet McGrattan. We cover everything from symptoms like brain fog and anxiety to weight gain, muscle loss and osteoporosis, and why running (and strength training) is so good in combatting some of the negative changes during peri-menopause. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/7gLjjYurS_E

Find out more about Juliet's resources and courses on her blog https://drjulietmcgrattan.com/ Juliet also recommends the Menopause Matters website https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/

Juliet’s books Sorted: The Active Woman's Guide to Health https://amzn.to/3PWWHJN Run Well: Essential health questions and answers for runners https://amzn.to/4aOMDKN

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry way 40 on Sunday, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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