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A runner shares her personal experience of running becoming harder in her late 30s due to perimenopause, detailing the physical changes and emotional impact.
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Who
Juliet McGrattan, Louise Valentine, a runner/author
What
A runner shares her personal experience of running becoming harder in her late 30s due to perimenopause, detailing the physical changes and emotional impact.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:04:00 GMT · 4h 21m ago
Where
U.K. ·
Why
Declining estrogen levels during perimenopause affect temperature control, blood pressure, oxygen distribution, and heart rate, making exercise more challenging.
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How this affects you
Women experiencing perimenopause may find their usual exercise routines, like running, significantly more difficult due to hormonal shifts. Adjusting training methods, nutrition, and mindset can help manage these changes and maintain physical activity.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 21m agoA runner shares her personal experience of running becoming harder in her late 30s due to perimenopause, detailing the physical changes and emotional impact.
- Technology4h 21m agoRunning became more challenging for an individual in her late 30s due to perimenopause, a period where declining estrogen levels affect temperature control, blood pressure, and oxygen distribution.Open article
- Technology4h 21m agoWomen in their late 30s and beyond may experience significant changes in their running performance and overall well-being due to perimenopause, a natural stage of aging that involves fluctuating hormone levels.Open article