84: Should Runners Follow Cycle Syncing? How to Manage Running on Your Period

This episode brings in some new research to update one of our early episodes - running on your period. In addition to talking about cycle syncing, we expand this episode to discuss how to deal with cramps, PMDD, and other PMS issues while running. This episode should be super helpful if you are a female runner or a coach to female runners!  Discussion points include:  A quick overview of the menstrual cycle Why cycle syncing may actually impair your performance The effects of menstrual cycle phase on performance markers Practical tips for how to feel your best when running on your period  Running with PMDD, heavy periods, and more Is it normal to miss your period as a runner? 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.  🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow and comment on Spotify. If You enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!  Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!  References PMID: 38600646 PMID: 37033884 PMID: 32781438 PMID: 32037785 PMID: 32661839 Survey referenced: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a60004028/cycle-syncing/