A lot has been learned in just the past few years about what exercise is safe for pregnant women—and how much. For the longest time, it was believed that running while pregnant could hurt the baby or even cause a miscarriage. And just thinking about if you can run a marathon while pregnant was out … Read more
Studies show that about half of female endurance athletes have low iron. Female runners lose iron every month due to menstruating. We also lose iron in our sweat and foot strike. Low iron can hurt performance and make you feel very tired. Small changes to your diet can help you keep your iron levels where … Read more
A comfortable belly band can help pregnant runners run throughout their pregnancy and avoid running injuries and pelvic pain. There are many great options for pregnant runners today. I round up the best belly bands for runners. My absolute favorite is the ReCORE Maternity FITSplint because it is soft, flexible, and breathable. Read about all … Read more
Getting your period on race day is not a death knell to your running goals. In fact, a 2020 study found that a majority of female marathoners actually ran their best during their high hormone phase and during menstruation. If you suffer from PMS and period symptoms, these steps will help you feel better so … Read more
You can do a sit-up pregnant. NO! You can’t! It’s dangerous!…You can do a plank. NO! Stop! You’ll hurt the baby! There is so much confusion and misinformation out there regarding safe pregnancy core exercises. So, I’m setting the record straight with key information and a suggested ab workout for pregnancy. When it comes to … Read more
Runner’s face is the saggy leather-like skin on your face. It can be attributed to sun damage, free radicals, and low body fat. Taking measures like protecting yourself from free radicals and sunlight can prevent runner’s face. We run to keep us young but running can make you look old. All that hard work in … Read more
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