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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 43 MIN

You Are Not a Small Man: How Hormones Change the Way We Move with Lydia O'Donnell

from The Cyclist · host Jess Quinn and Katherine Douglas

Today Jess sits down in Sydney with longtime friend and running legend Lydia O’Donnell, co-founder of Femmi and Nike Run Club Head Coach for the Pacific.Lydia shares how shifting from “how I look” to “what my body can do” changed everything, including her performance. She opens up about RED-S, losing and regaining her period, and how cycle-aware training and proper fueling helped her rebuild strength and smash PBs. You’ll hear the story behind Femmi, why women aren’t “small men” in sport, the power of male allies, and Lydia’s advice to younger athletes on patience, confidence, and learning your body.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play to join the conversation and take what you need for your next run, walk, or workout.

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