Female Athlete

It sounds like strange advice until you spend a few hours in a self-defense class designed specifically for female runners. Recently my clinic, Precision Performance & Physical Therapy hosted a women's self-defense class, taught by my friend and black belt in Karate, Heather Wright. I hate that we even had to have this class, but it is the reality of the world we live in and its important for women to support women. While we did practice some punching and escapes, the biggest

In 2023 I wrote an article about how female athletes should synch their training with their cycle, at the time it was based on the current research and assumptions being make in the world of female athlete care. We were are all so excited that science was finally talking about the menstrual cycle and its impact on female athletes. However, what we knew then and what we know has quickly evolved and changed due to the significant increase in research around female athletes. Th

Menopause isn’t the end of your running career—it’s the start of a new chapter. Your body is changing, but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle through exercise and life. With the right training, nutrition, and recovery strategies, you can continue to thrive as a runner. The menopause transition (or perimenopause) is the period leading up to menopause, usually starting in your 40s and lasting several years until you've gone 12 months without a period​. This hormonal rollerc

Thirty-five might still feel young, but in the world of running, it marks an important milestone—you’ve officially become a masters runner! While it sounds like a fancy title, it simply reflects that your body is beginning to change in ways that affect how you train, recover, and stay injury-free. But don’t worry—this isn’t about slowing down. With smarter strategies, you can stay fast, fit, and injury-free for decades. Whether you’re male or female, understanding the nuances

Low energy availability (LEA) happens when you don’t eat enough to support both your training and your basic body functions. It’s not about being hungry or tired. LEA can happen to any athlete even if they are trying to fuel enough. LEA happens when an athlete is under eating relative to what their body needs, and it shows up in more ways than you think. Most runners dealing with LEA aren’t doing it on purpose. Some are trying to “eat clean” or cut sugar. Others just don’t re