The Evolution of Menstrual Cycle Training
Why We’ve Moved on from “Train by Your Phase.”
For years, the conversation about women’s training centered on the menstrual cycle: do high-intensity work in the follicular phase, focus on endurance in the luteal phase, and rest during your period. (And for transparency here, I was one of the first to start talking about this, about 7-8 years ago).
That advice was groundbreaking at first. It...
What Racing Kona Taught Me
Racing Kona Taught Me More Than I Ever Expected
In October 2000, I stood on the start line of the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. I had no idea that day would shape the rest of my career—not just as an athlete, but as a scientist.
Kona is brutal. It’s long, hot, humid, windy, and relentless. But it’s also iconic—and for many, the pinnacle of endurance sport with its 2.4-m...
Train for Power—Not Just Strength
Most active women love to move. Whether it’s running, riding, swimming, lifting, yoga, or simply chasing your kids around, we love to break a sweat and feel the physical and mental benefits that come from that. But there’s one form of training that too often gets overlooked: power training.
Whether it’s due to outdated myths (“I don’t want to bulk up”), lack of time, or just not knowing whe...
