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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.

U.K.

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 · 1h 58m ago
Where
U.K. ·
Why
Declining estrogen levels during perimenopause affect temperature control, blood pressure, oxygen distribution, and heart rate, making exercise more challenging.
The Frontline Impact

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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  1. Currently Reading1h 58m ago
    A runner shares her personal experience of running becoming harder in her late 30s due to perimenopause, detailing the physical changes and emotional impact.
  2. Technology1h 58m ago
    Running 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.
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  3. Technology1h 58m ago
    Women 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.
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