Did you read the article? Doctors said the runner was doing everything right but didn't have a period. The only way to get it was to quit. 69% of women are affected.
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NotKevinMcHale wrote:
Whenever this issue pops up, my knee jerk thoughts go to the elite adult (not Mary Cain while with Salazar) athletes who make the serious professional decision to temporarily sacrifice their health under the guidance of experienced coaches and doctors. (But elite runners are having children so not all of them are losing their periods.)
The danger is that less talented and young runners are being pressured into believing that losing their periods is expected. High school and college students should not sacrifice their health including periods to please coaches, try to get and keep scholarships, or help the team. They need to be protected. Older adult recreational runners should recognize that losing periods because of running is a sign that something has gone wrong in their training and that fitness boundaries have been crossed.
YES, THANK YOU. Also noting that the body's reaction to stress isn't one-size-fits-all, so some women will find their cycle is very sensitive to training load and some will find it's not. The bottom line is that if your cycle IS affected, it's time to talk to your coach, doctor, and parents to have a discussion about long-term health way beyond your competitive college years. This is not a time to be shy about the topic.
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Report that immediately and do not run for that program anymore, they are weighing your long term health against the possibility of faster times right now.
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The 2 best female coaches in the NCAA need to be fired according to you. Read the article 69% of women are affected. 69%. I realize that real facts dint always fit your opinions.
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Your coach's advice is bad. It's not healthy for women to lose their periods. This happens when you're underfueling. Underfueling can lead to burnout and injury. I had college teammates who developed severe osteoperosis due to underfueling. They weren't able to run after college because their bones were so brittle. Any coach who thinks it's healthy for elite women runners to lose their periods is not a good coach.
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Except neary every elite female distance runner loses their period.
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Retired woman runner wrote:
Your coach's advice is bad. It's not healthy for women to lose their periods. This happens when you're underfueling. Underfueling can lead to burnout and injury. I had college teammates who developed severe osteoperosis due to underfueling. They weren't able to run after college because their bones were so brittle. Any coach who thinks it's healthy for elite women runners to lose their periods is not a good coach.
What If you train all year for a marathon but then get your period around the Date of the race?
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run more now wrote:
Except neary every elite female distance runner loses their period.
Where is this data?
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Check out Wildwood Running-they are experts in this exact topic and can give you good advice. Your coach should definitely not be saying this is ok. Yes, it does happen sometimes but it is NOT healthy and not good at all long-term for your running. As a former Div 1 runner and current HS coach, this is very concerning.
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blackmoney wrote:
Retired woman runner wrote:
Your coach's advice is bad. It's not healthy for women to lose their periods. This happens when you're underfueling. Underfueling can lead to burnout and injury. I had college teammates who developed severe osteoperosis due to underfueling. They weren't able to run after college because their bones were so brittle. Any coach who thinks it's healthy for elite women runners to lose their periods is not a good coach.
What If you train all year for a marathon but then get your period around the Date of the race?
What is your question? It's not a big deal to run a race while you have your period. This is something most women learn to deal with.
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Hi, I would speak up by reaching out to your student ombudsman and/or athletic director about what your coach has said. Your coach is wrong, behind on the science, and is putting you at risk. You can probably make sure these conversations are anonymous, so it doesn't put you in any awkward position with your coach or team.I would also consider transferring to another school / team, but I understand that's not an option for everyone. I also understand that you might really like your school and the education you are receiving at your current school.
Also, take care of yourself, work with a dietician and healthcare team to get your body back on track. Sure, you might be running well right now, but maybe not for long. Consider longevity in the sport, after college too.
Good luck!!
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PNW Runner Gurl wrote:
My college coach told me that most elite women lose their periods when they train hard in college, and that's how we know we are training like a DI program. But everything I read online and have learned in school has said this is very risky. I know many of my teammates have lost their periods as well and I'm pretty sure he is telling them the same thing. I mean, we are running well right now so I guess it's working, but should I still say something? Have any of you experienced this with your college coach telling you its a good thing? How did you handle this?
Holy yikes. Unless your coach is a nutritionist or studies this subject I would say they are out of their depth and you should consider leaving.
This post is fake. Ok now let’s move on
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Retired woman runner wrote:
blackmoney wrote:
What If you train all year for a marathon but then get your period around the Date of the race?
What is your question? It's not a big deal to run a race while you have your period. This is something most women learn to deal with.
Are you even a women? Different women react very differently. Some cant cant do sports activities at all. You Seen to have no clue.
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This is unacceptable. The negative impacts on feminine health due to amenorrhea are well documented. I coach multiple elite marathoners and they all get their periods regularly and naturally.
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PNW Runner Gurl wrote:
Have any of you experienced this with your college coach telling you its a good thing?
Are you sure you want to stand by this statement? Because there's a big difference between a coach saying it's normal (we can talk about whether that should be) and saying "it's a good thing". Be accurate here.
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blackmoney wrote:
Retired woman runner wrote:
What is your question? It's not a big deal to run a race while you have your period. This is something most women learn to deal with.
Are you even a women? Different women react very differently. Some cant cant do sports activities at all. You Seen to have no clue.
Yes, I am a woman. I am also a mother and a sister. I have many years experience as a female athlete and many friends who also ran at an elite level. Your original question isn't clear. If you can be more specific, I'm happy to try and answer.
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