Running a Half Marathon on My Period: Burj to Burj Recap

In this special solo episode, I’m recapping my first ever half marathon at Burj to Burj — and yes, I ran it on day two of my period. So Hormone Health Coach of me!After three months of training (and a very emotionally heavy January), race day didn’t land in my dreamy follicular phase like I had planned. Instead, it arrived with cramps, inflammation, and all the prostaglandins.In this episode, I break down:– What actually happens physiologically in the menstrual phase– Why low hormones can be performance-supportive– The role of prostaglandins and inflammation in period pain– Why you don’t “cycle sync” for race day — you cycle sync for training– How psychology can overcome physiology when you’ve prepared your body wellIf you’re training for a race, navigating your cycle, or learning to trust your body more deeply, this one is for you.And if you’d like personalized support in syncing your training, work, or life with your menstrual cycle, you can book a free 30-minute discovery session with me at www.cyclehood.co. We’ll talk through your goals, your physiology, and how to align your hormones with your performance — whether that’s for your first 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra, HYROX, or simply feeling your best in your daily life.