Midlife, Movement, and Marathons: A Conversation with Nikki Chamberlain

In this episode of Making Sense of Women’s Health, Roberta chats with Nikki Chamberlain, a qualified Health & Wellness Coach and accomplished endurance runner. Nikki specializes in helping midlife women take their health from good to great through simple, sustainable lifestyle changes. With a background in health coaching and a passion for running, Nikki supports women in building habits that energize their lives, reduce stress, and create joy and purpose.Nikki’s own journey began in 2009 with a bucket list desire to complete a half marathon, which ignited her love for running. Since then, she’s completed over 25 marathons, including the six World Marathon Majors, and more than 10 ultramarathons. Now in her mid-50s, Nikki is also an England Athletics-qualified Coach in Running Fitness and inspires women to discover the physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits of movement.This conversation dives into the benefits of movement—not just running—for women navigating midlife and menopause. Nikki shares practical tips for starting small, overcoming challenges, and building social connections to support a healthier lifestyle.Whether you’re a seasoned runner, curious about starting, or simply looking to live a more active life, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Nikki’s journey from a bucket list half marathon to ultramarathonsHow movement supports physical, mental, emotional, and social healthTips for starting small and staying consistent with any activityHow running and strength training can ease menopause symptomsThe importance of finding your “why” to stay motivatedKey Takeaways:Movement is medicine: Staying active improves every aspect of health.Start small: Low commitment, low intensity—just get moving.Build connections: Social opportunities like Parkrun can keep you motivated.Stay strong: Strength training supports running and overall health.About Nikki Chamberlain: Nikki is a qualified Health & Wellness Coach and a full member of the UK & International Health Coaches Association. She specializes in supporting midlife women leading busy, demanding lives to take their health from good to great through sustainable lifestyle changes. Her coaching program provides guidance, accountability, and encouragement to help women excel in their careers, relationships, and personal goals.Nikki’s running journey began with a desire to complete a half marathon and has since led her to over 25 marathons and 10 ultramarathons. She is passionate about inspiring women to discover the life-changing benefits of movement and is an England Athletics-qualified Coach in Running Fitness.Connect with Nikki Chamberlain:Website: www.nikkichamberlain.co.ukLinkedIn: Nikki ChamberlainInstagram: @nikki_health_coachDon’t Forget: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit. Your support helps us reach more women with inspiring conversations.Send us Fan Mailwww.thriveandshinewomenswellness.co.ukFree Masterclass: Is Perimenopause Causing Your Symptoms? → Click here to watchSupporting women’s health transitions with physiotherapy, menopause mentoring, Pilates and subconscious mindset tools.Follow, subscribe and share the Making Sense of Menopause podcast to help more women access the support they deserve.