243. Running Through Menopause with Rhonda Hunt

Should you run through menopause? How does menopause affect your health and running?

 

The perimenopausal transition can create anxiety and fear in many runners who are wondering how it will impact their bodies and their fitness goals.

 

Menopause is a natural phase all female runners will go through during their life and it doesn’t need to signal the end of your running and health goals.

 

Today’s guest is Rhonda Hunt, who is a run coach, personal trainer, lululemon ambassador, and group fitness instructor and is an incredible human and inspirational leader for women crushing their running goals beyond menopause!

 

If you are currently going through menopause or know someone who is, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!

 

We cover these topics and so much more!

 

• Rhonda’s fitness journey

• Rhonda’s running journey

• What Rhonda experienced going through menopause

• What symptoms were most common with menopause

• What does menopause fatigue feel like

• Is running good for you during menopause

• Lessons learned going through menopause

• Misconception about running through menopause

 

Listen to my previous episode about why female runners are different here!

Listen to my previous episode about strength training for running here!

Follow along with my 25 minute strength training routine for runners here!

 

Want a stronger running body so you can stay healthy during your next training cycle to crush your running goals?

 

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A big thanks to CurraNz for supporting this episode!

 

CurraNz is New Zealand’s natural running supplement made of a strong antioxidant (polyphenol anthocyanin) found within black currants. Backed by more than 50 studies benefitting recovery and performance, it has been my go to training partner in my personal running journey and how I supported my Disney Dopey Challenge training and recovery!

 

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Connect with Rhonda Hunt:

- Instagram: @rhondahuntfitness