Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause
Welcome to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause," the podcast that redefines your relationship with fitness, nutrition and hormonal changes.
Hosted by American College of Sports Medicine Practitioner of the Year 2023, women's integrative health and performance expert Louise Valentine, this show empowers you to mitigate impacts of hormone changes without overcomplicating it! Get ready to break through misinformation, ditch ineffective trends, outdated methods and apply what you learn to feel your best, look fit or run strong and injury-free.
Join Louise, her coaches and clients as they share multi award-winning science-backed nutrition, fitness, running and fat loss methods designed for active females age 35 and beyond. Get inspired each week as they share how they've turned their own health and fitness breakdowns into breakthroughs and how they now lead the way in helping women just like you do the same!
Whether you're looking to ditch hormone havoc, break through a setback or want to understand how to lift, train and fuel harmoniously with your changing female physiology, you'll find this podcast insightful and inspiring. No more fighting against your body – we're here to help you harness its natural power to achieve a vibrantly energized, well, fit and active life!
If you're an active female who wants it all, Welcome to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" – Your go-to resource to break through to next-level health, hormones and fitness!
Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause
#78 - The Most Perimenopause Race Day Experience Ever
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—but your body has other plans? In this raw and relatable episode, Louise, one of the world's leading experts for perimenopausal runners and runners with a history of hormone-related concerns, opens up about her latest race day experience that was hijacked by perimenopause symptoms, mindset struggles, and hormonal chaos. From early wakeups and surprise cramps to hydration mishaps and mental battles, she shares it all—the good, the bad, and the hilarious. But this isn’t just a story; it’s packed with practical tips for runners in perimenopause: why symptoms occur, how to fuel before and after a race, why pre-hydration matters more than ever, what to do when anxiety creeps in, and how to adjust your training goals with compassion.
If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s your period, perimenopause, or just being undertrained—this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and better prepared for your next run. Ready to finally understand why your body is talking to you and exact strategies to do something about it so you can look, feel and run your best for life? Learn, laugh and level up with Louise today!
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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(5:45) How life stress impacted training
(7:26) Setting race goals post-hiatus
(9:36) Overcoming "you're not built to run" messaging
(11:07) Nervous system expansion through discomfort
(12:51) Red flags from HRV and cycle timing
(15:19) Nutrition missteps and sleep disruption
(18:00) Caffeine, urination, and hydration lessons
(20:08) Pee pants and hydration check-in
(21:44) Fueling right 2 hours before the race
(24:09) Cramping, panic, and hormonal self-talk
(25:54) Hydration adjustments for perimenopause
(28:39) Race pacing and emotional rollercoaster
(30:38) A powerful moment of self-recognition
(33:09) Race-week mindset rituals and meditations
(34:22) Finding belonging through community
(37:21) The truth about post-race recovery
(39:11) Easy tips to optimize protein intake
(42:42) Adjusting race pace for health first
(44:50) Outro
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