How did I used to do that? And Amenorrhea.

I don’t do it regularly but I do run with a jogging stroller on occasion. That is serious business. The flat and downhill portions are manageable but I feel like I am flailing like a lunatic when I go up any sort of incline. I just got my newest pair of Brooks Ghosts in the mail yesterday. They are my favorite shoe to run in.

I just had some Laughing Cow Cheese with cucumber slices yesterday – my new favorite way to eat vegetables! :)

And YES! Thank you for addressing the amenorrhea thing. I’ve been there too, and I think educating others is SO important!

I heart my brooks adrenaline and running has helped me cope with so much. I am so thankful its something I adopted a year ago…

thanks for the heads up with the amenorrhea. i will have to ask that when I go see my obgyn. something’s not right.

those purple shoes rock. i really should be more aware of my shoe mileage, though I switch back and forth between two pairs. do you wear one pair at a time or switch around too?

I need new shoes and don’t know what to get!!! Help me?! I’m currently in aasics that have a little bit too much structure

It’s so great that you’re bringing awareness to something a lot of females are affected by. I feel like a lot of women think “oh, it’s no big deal because I’m not trying to get pregnant right now so I’ll just deal with it once I am”. But what they don’t realize is that our bodies are meant to have a regular cycle and our hormones are supposed to fluctuate in a way that makes us ovulate once a month. And when we don’t it’s our bodies way of saying “hey, something’s wrong!”. So, thanks. :)

I’m all about seafood for protein during the summer!

I usually put off getting new shoes, so by the time I finally get them the new ones feel so good! I like my Suacony’s.

I have a BOB and I use it for easy run days. My daughter loves it and falls asleep instantly.

Pure Flow 2’s! I think I need a new pair though.

Since we are talking cycles…does anybody have insight/advice/experience with how long it takes for our cycles to return after having a baby?

I was anorexic a year ago, and I didn’t have my period for 10 months. At the time, I enjoyed it. But I was also in an eating disorder fog and thought I was fat, so there’s that. I have it back now and honestly after going without it, it’s such a relief to know my body is HEALTHY and HAPPY again <3

Definitely going to check out that article. For sure love how random that lunch is! I agree. Real brands are so much better than off brands!

I trained for my first half marathon while pushing my Phil & Ted double stroller all over Santa Cruz! Crazy how light you feel when you run without it :)

I ran a 5K miserably, my calves killed the whole time, then I realized my shoes were done. Got a new pair of Nike frees and it was all better! So I guess I go by feel.

I just got a new pair of Asics Gel Nimbus 15s and love them!

That pic of Brooke looking up at you is so cute :)

What’s that on top of the FMW?

I just bought my first pair of Brooks a couple weeks ago and I’m getting used to them still. I love buying new shoes. Usually when my IT band starts yapping at me is when it’s time for a new pair.

I was actually going to e-mail you this week if my period didn’t return…sorry if that’s weird. I knew you had experience with it and I was early/very light two months ago and missed it last month (I think it was due to stress) but I work out for 3 hours a day on Mondays and 2 hours a day on Wednesdays along with 30 minutes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I haven’t lost a lot of weight so I wasn’t sure if it was due to exercise habits/ not eating enough. But, everything is okay this month..or so it seems. Thanks so much for being open and honest with us!

Wow this was seriously so educational. I had no idea. Thanks :)

I just read that article and it is really well written. Amenorrhea is such a bigger deal than I think most people see it as. I honestly didn’t know how awful is was for my body, until I was diagnosed with osteopenia. Then I eventually got my act together and really worked on recovering from that. It was hard work, but so worth it now!
I feel healthier than ever.

I’ve been wearing the Brooks Ghost 6’s and Brooks Glycerin 11’s for training runs (usually the ghost for tempo and the glycerin for long runs) and the purecadence2 for speed. I really like Brooks.

I have an IUD so I don’t have a period ever, but I have been so low on iron lately that it almost makes me wish I had one because I’m sure that warning sign would have appeared far sooner than I noticed it otherwise. That is about the only reason I wish I still had one, other then that I adore not having any.

Thank you for this post. As someone who has never lost their period but worked with many female athletes that have it’s so important to keep the education (especially in the running community) going.

I can’t wait to start running with a stroller once my little bean gets here! Well and when she’s old enough of course. :)
I can feel it in my ankles when it’s time for new shoes….although my feet have now stretched a little so I might need new ones anyway. Boo.
And I wear Asics Gel-Nimbus!!

I run with my 4 year old in a jogging stroller. I love getting to spend the time with my son, and getting those morning running endorphins at the same time. I am currently running in altra zero drop shoes. But am looking into getting a pair of pure flows also so that I can rotate.

Who has ran with a jogging stroller? Who currently runs with one? Any double or triple stroller runners?

-Nope not yet;)

How do you know it is time for a new pair of running shoes? Do you track your shoe mileage or just go off of feel?

-Achy feet/knees

What shoes are you wearing for your runs lately?

BROOKS ghost riders, mizuno wave

Favorite source of protein lately?

Umm does milk from chocolate count? Ya I have been quite unhealthy this week;)

I go off of feel of the shoes…though I probably should track the mileage because I have no idea. I love my Mizuno Wave Elixir 8s right now, so pretty!

I’m a big hard boiled egg fan, make them all the time. I also love chicken in almost any form.

I have a single running stroller and rarely run with it. I shop a lot with it though! I’m fairly new to running & have a hard enough time completing my runs solo, much less pushing my two year old daughter. We love the stroller though! I semi-track my miles on my shoes and also go by feel. My feet & knees hurt when my shoes are wearing in. I’m currently running in my second pair of Pure Flows and started training in my first pair of Newton’s (gravity). I’m not a big meat eater — pregnancy hormones with my daughter ruined me of most meats. I love cheese and nuts though, so most of my protein intake is from that or chicken breasts (boneless & skinless!)

Favorite protein – salmon! Such a treat :)

Also, thanks for posting about amenorrhea – just wanted to share that there are several factors that could contribute to it. I completely agree that mal-/under-nutrition for your activity level is a risk factor, but amenorrhea could be a symptom of other medical conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). I’d say that it’s so important for someone to go see a MD if she’s missed her period for more than three months for sure. Just a tip shared to me by my gynae :)

Slightly off topic, but do you know much about the importance of multivitamins/supplements for runners? I was just thinking about this today because I’ve been noticing lately (since I’ve been doing a lot of cross-training and weights) that when something makes me sore, it takes me like a week to recover from it. I know I’m getting older (almost 30), but this does not seem right to me, and I’m wondering if maybe there’s something that my body needs more of. Any insights, anyone?

Your timing is impeccable!! This is my second month of not getting my period (and I have no other reason to be missing it) and Im in the middle of training for my first marathon. At first I thought it was a nice perk/normal for the amount of exercise I’m doing, but now i see that isnt the case. thank you so much for this article!

Thank you for posting about amenorrhea. I am currently dealing with my first stress fracture and I want to research how to heal it and if I need more calcium. I have always had irregular periods and even when I am on the pill it only lasts 2 days max and is very light. (tmi, sorry) so this may need to be something I look into more.

I am glad to hear that running is helping you with your divorce. I know it is a constant blessing to be able to feel those endorphin’s running through out veins!

The worst part of the jogging stroller was stopping to pick up all the stuff they would throw out!
Protein = eggs

I use a multi-kid shopping cart. There’s not a stroller big enough for my crew ;-)

Chicken’s been my go-to protein lately.

Thank you for sharing about amenorrhea. Losing your period for an athletic or aesthetic ideal is courting disaster. Being healthy needs to be more highly valued than being skinny or ripped.

I love the way Brooke is smiling at you in the first picture!
I am running in Brooks Pure Flow right now for my long runs. My protein of choice is my ISA Protein Drink after my runs, but usually later in the day I go with hard boiled eggs.

I used to nanny for a family who had twins so I ran with a double stroller before and it wasn’t too bad…definitely way easier to run with nothing though! It was funny though, because the mom of the family I nannied for told me how moms try to “pick up” other mom friends, especially with multiples and one day when I was out with the girls a woman with triplets approached me haha. Right now I’m running in Brooks Ravenna 4s and love them- they’re my first pair of Brooks and now I’m a convert :)

Delurking to say that my doctors kept brushing me off when my period stopped for a full year and said that my body would get used to the lower weight and increased exercise. I never realized how dangerous it was. When a chiropractor told me to gain 10 pounds, I almost freaked out. Now, 20 pounds later, I’m so much more healthy.

You’re amazing!!
I’m back to running in sauces- this time gt 2000. I tried the Nike frees, big for long distance found they didn’t give me enough distance .

By the way- after your ‘ early morning’ post the other day, today I got up the earlier ever for s resuming run- 4.20, out the door by 4.30, to run 15km before it got too got! Desert life!!

I run with a 3 almost 4 year old and a 16 month old in my double bob. It is hard work! Even on the days I just have my single… Pushing a jogger is tough. Way to go! Brooke is a doll. You are so strong and amazing! Keep it up.

I’m running in Saucony Ride 6’s and I love them! I don’t keep track of my mileage (I know I should). I just mark on my calendar when I bought them and look back at my mileage. I’m going through shoes more quickly than I have in the past.
My favorite type of protien lately is turkey breast. I love putting it on a piece of seeded sourdough bread from Whole Foods w a bit of dijon mustard, provolone cheese and top it off w avocado…yum!
No kiddos for me (yet) so I haven’t jogged with a baby stroller but I don’t know how you do it! :)
Karen @karenlovestorun

First off, I am terrible with tracking mileage on my shoes. Secondly, thank you so much for posting about this. I have been struggling with amenorrhea for the last two years and I have recently began to take the issue seriously and take action with my doctors in terms of a plan. I tried to deal with the issue with supplements and nutrition in Feb, acupuncture in June, and now I am working with two doctors that are fantastic. I don’t have low body weight and think I eat pretty healthy 80% of the time, so I am very frustrated with my body for not “doing its thing”. The positive part of this is that we are all possible of change and bodies are pretty amazing, so I’m confident that all will work out. This is super personal and not everyone has the confidence to share it, so I appreciate your honesty. P.S Brooke wins cutest baby of the year award.

I know it’s time for new shoes when I get IT band pain when I run. Or when I see a pretty pair I just really want haha.

I am really into the Squirrelly bread lately. It’s got more protein then regular bread.

I discovered my love of running at the end of my marriage and it totally got me through my divorce. it really is the best therapy. well that and shopping :)

Oh, your stroller run report sounds very familiar, right down to the ten stops. It is HARD WORK – I don’t run much with my guy any more (he’s almost 2) but when I do, I have the same reaction you did: how did I do this every day for over a year? Definitely makes you strong…

Running with a stroller gets infinitely harder as they get older!!! They want to walk, they want a snack, they throw things, they are MUCH heavier! Good for you for you baby run this morning :)

When the holes on the sides of my shoes prompt my foot to slip and slide out of the shoe, it’s almost time. When I actually have the money and requisite coupons to buy the new shoes, it’s time.

I think my PureFlow 2s are ready to be retired as well. They carried me to a HM PR as well! …just significantly slower than yours.

And I love to run with my jogging stroller (with the baby in it. Although sometimes I’m tempted to take it without her…jk). I think running with that extra weight had a lot to do with my PR. Now I need another baby to see how fast a double jogging stroller can make me!! Kidding! (for now.)

I really need new shoes. When my knees ache, that’s when I know it’s time!!! Congrats for you for being strong and finding a health outlet for your pain.

Thank you SO much for this post- I have always been cyclical until I started running about 9 months ago. I asked my doctor since it has now been over 3 months since my last cycle and she shrugged it off due to exercise and weight loss. While I am not looking to have children anytime soon, I did not realize the possible repercussions of what was happening now and how it may affect me in the years to come. THANK YOU! Have a wonderful weekend!

This post hits a home run for me! I did not have a period for nearly 3 years for this very reason – I was running a TON, qualified for Boston, and then got a lovely stress fracture in January that I literally found out 2 weeks ago is finally HEALED. After not running for so long, my period is back and all of my vitamins are at a healthy level. However, my bone density is not and I am now dealing with trying to restore that as much as possible (btw I am 24 years old) I am so mad at myself for not addressing this sooner. It is SO important!!

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