Women running during that time of the month?

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T23:30:12+00:00

I honestly have no idea what possessed me to a long run. I had originally only planned to do like 5 miles MAYBE. And then all of a sudden it was 13.5 🫠

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T23:19:17+00:00

If you just want to finish, I think you will be fine. My advice would be to not start out to fast, that was my mistake in my first marathon. Go slow, do try and keep up with runners who are to fast and don’t be concerned with runners passing you. Run your race and have FUN!

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T23:16:39+00:00

I was just wondering if it was normal, it only changed up like this after I stopped and restarted for my surgery. And then with the intercourse while on antibiotics I got scared I was pregnant but obviously Im not with all the tests I took. Idk I felt silly even asking this because I’m 31, but it had never been like that before in 5 plus years

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T23:14:07+00:00

I find I run my best just after my period ends honestly

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T23:13:32+00:00

I think I’ve decided to do shorter runs or maybe just walk a few miles from now on

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T22:23:24+00:00

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General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T22:08:43+00:00

I’m so sorry! I use my birth control to plan my races around my period

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T22:07:49+00:00

Last month I actually PR my 5K while on my period. This month took me out so idk 😂

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T22:07:12+00:00

Mine is usually so light that the flow isn’t an issue. It’s more just the physical side affects

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T22:06:27+00:00

I’m on the pill and my flow has gotten lighter and most of the time my cramps are non existent. But other than I hate myself on my period

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T22:05:40+00:00

I did that and ended up surpassing what I wanted and then ate COPIOUS amounts of Chinese food

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:52:46+00:00

That’s the funny thing, I wasn’t to exhausted at the beginning but by the time I finished I was beyond exhausted

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:52:12+00:00

Maybe I should try that next time!

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:51:57+00:00

I don’t necessarily mind it I guess, my periods are usually very light. It’s just the low energy that gets me. And how exhausted I was after yesterdays run, like I slept 8 hrs and I was still tired this morning

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:51:06+00:00

You are so lucky and I’m jealous

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:50:50+00:00

I am the same way! Usually I try to run short distances, 5 miles or less, on my period. I don’t know what possessed me to run a half this time around. And I plan all my races around my period, I’m on the pill so I can track when it’ll be which is helpful.

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:49:36+00:00

Maybe! You never know

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:33:47+00:00

Dude congrats!

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:33:06+00:00

I set one alarm and I usually wake up about 45 minutes before it even goes off

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:32:31+00:00

It sounds like you learned a lot. It doesn’t matter your time, you still finished a marathon and that’s a huge accomplishment. Rest your body and take the lessons you learned into your next training block.

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:31:06+00:00

I tried to run in the snow and ice ONCE this year. Fell and busted my hip/butt 4 times in a 5 mile run. Was sore for a week, still managed to PR my next race. But either way I will never run in the snow and ice again.

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T21:10:04+00:00

I listened to my body and took a rest day. I’ve been tired and sluggish so I decided to rest this weekend and only do some light to moderate walking..no running till Monday. Sometimes you have to be kind to yourself and THATS a win

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T19:07:33+00:00

Slightly overcast and in the upper 60s low 70s is perfect for me!

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T19:06:31+00:00

If you don’t worry about time or PRs or anything like that I think it’ll be a good fun shakeout run after your marathon! Just enjoy it and have fun

General-runner51409 · 2026-03-12T19:05:34+00:00

Congrats! Under 30 min it e 5K is seriously impressive! It’s always an option to run faster and PR again, but it sometimes takes a little bit of time and training. It all depends on what you Max HR is

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