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F2F & Online Run Coach, PT & Pilates Instructor.
I help peri & post menopause runners run faster, stronger & longer.
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Follow me at @runningreimagined for tips on how to run confidently and feel good through perimenopause and beyond. 🏃‍♀️

Are you a Perimenopause Runner struggling to run faster stronger or longer?

Maybe you have been trying to increase your pace, race times or run further without feeling exhausted and low on energy but the results don’t show!

If that’s you, then know this was once me!

Follow me here on Instagram and scroll through my past content where I educate runners and share the latest research on what to focus on when it comes to running faster stronger and for longer in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond!

➡️ Click on my IG handle @runningreimagined

#runningafter40 #runningafter50 #runningmotivation #womenrunning #runningtips #runnersofinstagram #mastersrunner #perimenopausefitness #perimenopausefitness #theperimenopauserunner by @runningreimagined

I want to reintroduce myself. My name is Cath and I like to run.

I am 51, a mum of 2 kids and I admit I am not very fast.

I like to run on the trails but admit I am nervous to go alone for safety reasons.

I actually DO Like treadmill running because I can imagine I am anywhere in the world when I run with @ifit .

I like to race but I get really nervous and feel sick every time and wonder why I am doing it ??

And I have left my corporate job to become a Run Coach, Pilates instructor and Strength and Conditioning Coach in the hope I can make a difference and help other women stay healthy and fit as we get older.

This is my journey. I hope to share more with you. Wish me luck 🍀 ❤️🙏

#mastersrunningmom #runner #runningreimagined #perthrunners #runningcommunity #runninggirl #runningmotivation #womenrunning #runninglife #runningafter50 #runningafter40 #fyp #instarunner #runnersofinstagram #perimenopause #perimenopausefitness #perimenopausehealth #perimenopauserunner #runningaftermenopause #perimenopausesupport by @runningreimagined

Are you a runner in Australia?

It’s super hot in January right now. Waking up late for a long run means your about to get fried in the blazing sun.

If you know you know…
Do you still go if it’s too hot or do you bail??

All my Aussie runners comment below ⬇️

#runningmotivation #perthrunclub #perthrunning #runninginaustralia #melbournerunners #sydneyrunners #runningoz #runningmotivation #marathontraining #summerrunning #beginnerrunner #findyourpeak #fyp #foryou #queenslandrunning #runningwesternaustralia #runnergirl #runnersofinstagram #instarunners by @runningreimagined

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The best news for me is always the great results my clients achieve.

Well done AS on your 8k race.

49 minutes when recovering from illness.

Kicking goals and crushing PBs.

Thats a 6:07 pace. by @runningreimagined

Up to 70% of endurance runners deal with GI distress during hard runs or races. And for many women in perimenopause and post menopause… it gets worse. Hormones, stress, and fueling changes can all play a role.

As someone who has previously had a stomach ulcer and has a sensitive stomach I have been experimenting with calcium carbonate an hour before long runs and my races. It seems to line the stomach neutralize any acid or reflux and stops the need to use the porta loo during the race which I know we all fear and dread happening mid race.

I have been recommending this to my clients and had some good feedback that this is improving the pre-race stomach panic and mid run toilet stops.

This is NOT medical advice. And it won’t fix every gut issue. But it could be one more tool to test in training… never race day first.

So where do you find calcium carbonate? In the US its in products like Tums. Here in Australia its in Mylanta or Gaviscon or chewable antacids. For a more complete option I have been using this product @xendurance_eu twice a day which I have found to be brilliant for my post race recovery from the london marathon.

#xendurance #gaviscon #mylanta #runningtips #calciumcarbonate by @runningreimagined

To all my perimenopause and post menopause runner....this is a sign to not give up on your race goals.

Maybe you have lost confidence in your running?

Maybe you think you’re slower than you were last year?

Maybe you’re anxious about failing or not completing that race?

My message to you is don’t give up on your goals. Not everyone wants to race but if you do, don’t give up!

I am here to tell you as a coach you:

You can be fast again

You can feel good on your runs

You can find confidence again in your running

Yes it takes time and commitment but with the right training, accountability and support it is possible to achieve your goals and find your running happy place.

Comment below or DM me “Goals” if you want to find out how this works.

#runningafter50 #runningafter40 #theperimenopauserunner by @runningreimagined

Why does running suddenly feel harder in your 40s and 50s?

Here’s what most coaches miss or don’t even consider in training women in perimenopause or menopause..

1. Your hormones are going to affect your ability to run and no amount of motivation and discipline can keep you going if you don’t adjust.
2. Sleep disruption can destroy your ability to perform in any day due to night sweats, higher cortisol levels, exhaustion and lack of sleep.
3. Your stress tolerance and ability may have changed and your anxiety may skyrocket trying to balance demands of everyday life.
4. You can’t outrun a bad diet. Nutrition and timing of eating matters more than it ever did.
5. Talking to you about your cycle or lack of cycle! You don’t need to cycle sync but let’s at least understand where you are at when we program your training.

DM me “Goals” if you want a holistic approach to running faster stronger and longer in perimenopause and beyond.
#runningafter50 #runningafter40 #theperimenopauserunner by @runningreimagined

Today’s reminder: perimenopause and all the comes with it shouldn’t stop you running the trails or doing anything else you want to do.

Don’t let your fear or anxiety hold you back.

It’s about knowing you can work with your hormones, body to do all the things you want to do when it comes to running.

#runningafter50 #runningafter40 #theperimenopauserunner by @runningreimagined

Coaching can happen from anywhere.

Having just got back from the UK I am grateful that coaching many clients online means I can program from anywhere and take calls in a hotel room or whilst travelling.

It makes no difference to my clients and the hardest part is working out the time difference between countries!

I love the variety it brings coaching Oriole from different countries and cultures, getting to know each one as a person and what makes them unique.

Over time we really form a bond and a relationship sharing more than just a love of running but personal parts of our lives, the highs and lows of running, the joys and sorrows, injuries and recovery.

If you are tired of apps and want a personalised approach to coaching DM me the word “goals” to see if I can help you run faster stronger and longer through menopause.

#runningafter50 #runningafter40 #theperimenopauserunner by @runningreimagined

As a coach I have lost count of the number of perimenopause and post menopause runners who don’t warm up properly or do any mobility before their runs!

This is a no brainier to prep the body and help prevent injuries on the run.

As soon as the start implement a RAMP warm up prior to runs they feel so much better.

What is RAMP…. You need to:
Raise the heart rate
Activate the muscles
Mobilise the joints
Potentiate or mimic the movement of running prior to the run.

Ladies you can get away with this in your 20s and 30s maybe but from 40 onwards do not skip your warm up.

My favourite dynamic mobility is:
Hip circles
Leg swings
Lunge rocks
High knees
Hip Huggers
Butt kickers

Start today it takes 5-10 minutes that’s all to implement a simple change.

If you need help DM me to explain these moves or share your tube videos for help. by @runningreimagined

If Perimenopause symptoms are ruining your runs try changing this one thing next time you run…

Switch to Heart Rate Training it will transform your running and make you feel so much better!

DM me the word “Goals” to find out how and if you need help with your running. 🏃‍♀️

#theperimenopauserunner #runningafter50 #runningafter40 by @runningreimagined