The menopause affects all women and usually around the age of 45 to 55. There are women who face the menopause earlier or later but, on average, menopause happens at the age of 51. There’s a long list of physical and mental symptoms that occur in the years before, during and after menopause and, in turn, this can cause issues for runners. We take a look at a what you can do to be a better runner – whether on the trails or on the road – in the menopause.
