Practical Guide to Tracking Your Menstrual Cycle for Ultra Runners

Runner journaling her training and menstrual cycle phases, with icons for mood, energy, and symptoms.

Practical Guide to Tracking Your Menstrual Cycle for Ultra Runners Tracking your menstrual cycle is one of the simplest, most powerful ways for female ultrarunners to optimize their training, prevent injuries, and unlock new levels of performance. With just a few minutes of attention each day, you can spot patterns, adapt your race plans, and … Read more

Nutrition and Hydration Strategies for Ultramarathoners During the Menstrual Cycle

Runner prepping a plant-based meal and water, highlighting nutrition and hydration strategies for women during the menstrual cycle.

Nutrition and Hydration Strategies for Ultramarathoners During the Menstrual Cycle Nutrition and hydration are the hidden engines of every ultrarunner’s performance—but for women, the body’s needs don’t stay the same from week to week. Hormones fluctuate, metabolism shifts, cravings change, and even your hydration status responds to the phases of your menstrual cycle. This guide … Read more

Menstrual Cycle Phases and Endurance Performance in Ultramarathons

Female ultramarathon runner with overlays showing menstrual cycle phases: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal.

Why Menstrual Cycle Phases Matter in Ultramarathons Endurance running isn’t just about training plans and finish lines—it’s about working with your own body, every step and every month. For female ultrarunners, understanding how the menstrual cycle phases influence energy, recovery, and mindset is a true performance advantage. The days of “just tough it out” are … Read more

Ultra Marathon Training During Menstruation: The Complete Science-Backed Guide

Split-screen animation of female runner during two menstrual phases, showing hormone levels and performance changes.

Why Menstrual Cycle Matters for Female Ultrarunners Running an ultramarathon is hard. Running one while your body is busy with its own monthly rhythm? That’s next-level endurance. In the last decade, the world of ultra running has changed. More women than ever are lining up for 50K, 100K, even 24-hour races. And with that rise … Read more

Runner’s Face: The Myth, the Truth, and What You Can Do

Last updated on May 20, 2025

Runner’s Face: Myth or Reality? A middle-aged male runner staring into the distance under direct sunlight, lines on face from repeated exposure, wind-swept look, hat in hand, dramatic light-shadow contrast highlighting facial structure.

🟢 Introduction You’ve heard the rumors — the saggy cheeks, the sunken look, the idea that running “ages your face.” It even has a name: Runner’s Face. But is it real? Or just another fitness myth? As running grows in popularity, more people are noticing changes in their appearance and wondering:“Is my training making me … Read more

Best Sunscreens for Runners: Sweatproof Sun Protection That Lasts

Best Sunscreen for Runners. A female runner applying sunscreen to her face before a sunny morning run on a coastal road, wearing a hydration vest and reflective sunglasses, soft golden light and ocean in the background.

🟢 Introduction Running under the sun can feel energizing and liberating — but your skin doesn’t always appreciate the exposure. Whether you’re pounding pavement, climbing trails, or racing in open fields, UV rays are silently at work damaging your skin. Sunburn, premature aging, dark spots, and increased risk of skin cancer are all too common … Read more