Women's running

The women's running section currently covers a few basic topics that will be of interest to all women. For now we've got articles on:

Starting out - giving ideas on how to start your running training - written by Christina Boxer, previously an endurance coach with uk:athletics.

Pregnancy and running - Sarah Coope gives the benefit of her experience on training through and after pregnancy.

Amenorrhoea - or cessation of menstruation - Sarah Coope provides information and advice about this.

Women's running articles...

Starting out in women's running by Christina Boxer

Christina Boxer looks at the best ways of getting into running. It is important not to try to do too much too soon. If you suddenly start to run a lot when you are unfit it will feel very uncomfortable and you could risk becoming injured or ill.

Pregnancy and running by Sarah Coope

Pregnancy is a natural condition so though we do not have to stop our lives for 9 months, the emphasis on why we exercise has to change. The major consideration is the health and well being of both the mother and unborn child.

Amenorrhoea and menstruation by Sarah Coope

Amenorrhoea (the cessation of menstruation) can be caused by insufficient calorie intake, a low body fat percentage (under 17%), stress, or a heavy training schedule without sufficient rest. There are a number of areas to look at when treating it.

Articles by subject...

Beginners (6)

Training (13)

Nutrition (6)

Injuries (12)

Women's running (3)

Articles by expert...

Christina Boxer (1)

Neil Black (10)

Stephen Baker (1)

Glenn Cook (3)

Sarah Coope (10)