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RunConquerCelebrate
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Hello running friends, once again this question is for the Ladies only!!!!
I wanted to know if this happens to anyone else or if it only happens to me, a week before TOM comes to visit I tend to be low on energy. I have a really hard time doing anything, that means getting the energy to go out for a run, or doing any type of workout. I feel more tired and only want to sleep.
I will bring this up to my Dr on next appointment but just wanted to know if this happens to anyone else.
Also what tips do you have about running a race during TOM. Looking at my calendar I may be on it during my Half Marathon race and that really concerns me. I tend to be on the heavy flow side, and I really do not want to stop and use the potty during my race.
Any tips will be helpful thank you ladies.
I wanted to know if this happens to anyone else or if it only happens to me, a week before TOM comes to visit I tend to be low on energy. I have a really hard time doing anything, that means getting the energy to go out for a run, or doing any type of workout. I feel more tired and only want to sleep.
I will bring this up to my Dr on next appointment but just wanted to know if this happens to anyone else.
Also what tips do you have about running a race during TOM. Looking at my calendar I may be on it during my Half Marathon race and that really concerns me. I tend to be on the heavy flow side, and I really do not want to stop and use the potty during my race.
Any tips will be helpful thank you ladies.
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It is up to you and how you feel, but you could go on continuous birth control pills, eliminate the period altogether. Talk to your doc about it.0
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FWIW, I tend to run really well when it's my TOM. Like, most of my personal records are from that week. I think mainly it's because I tend to get nauseous during the week before, so I eat really clean when I have PMS... which means I come into the race well-fueled.
Have you tried the DivaCup? That works well for a lot of women and can be worn all day. Other than that, black bottoms in case you leak.0 -
I totally agree with Silly. I call it "rag power." I've actually looked it up on the internet & there's some science behind it. We are slower the week or even 2 before. But then get a burst of energy, hormones, when we finally do have our period. I always wear a tampon during a run or race. I hope it all works in your favor.0
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Fleetzz brings up an option - I have been on continuous BC pills since having my son 9 years ago - I never liked that TOM, I choose not to have periods at all. I bring it up every time I go for my repeat perscription - I always ask if its unhealthy, or whether I should have a break, (I think its the mini pill that I'm on - you take it for all 28 days) but the doctors say its not an issue.
I understand that many women prefer to have the reassurance of their monthly cycle, but I really don't miss it at all. Every time women around me in the office are struggling, I think how lucky I am.0 -
I don't notice any difference in my monthly cycle in terms of energy levels, but I've been on the BCP forever. I woudl also second the Diva Cup suggestion. Installed correctly, it'll never leak, you won't know it's there and it can be kept inside for quite a while :-)0
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I don't notice any difference in my monthly cycle in terms of energy levels, but I've been on the BCP forever. I woudl also second the Diva Cup suggestion. Installed correctly, it'll never leak, you won't know it's there and it can be kept inside for quite a while :-)
Mine still leaks a bit - I have some damage due to childbirth. But it's well within what a pair of black bottoms can handle.
No hormones for me - so glad that part of my life is over! It turned me into a zombie with no interest in sex whatsoever.0 -
Running really messed with my cycle - it became irregular, and then it stayed for 21 days after one of my halfs (ugh). I went on birth control, and now I just skip it when I have a race or a backpacking trip. Backpacking on your period is the worst! I was especially glad for this when we hiked Kilimanjaro.0
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It is up to you and how you feel, but you could go on continuous birth control pills, eliminate the period altogether. Talk to your doc about it.
That is interesting I have never thought about it, did not know there was that option. I have never been a birth control pill kind of girl. But I will talk to my Dr about it.
I thought that birth control pills made you gain weight?0 -
FWIW, I tend to run really well when it's my TOM. Like, most of my personal records are from that week. I think mainly it's because I tend to get nauseous during the week before, so I eat really clean when I have PMS... which means I come into the race well-fueled.
Have you tried the DivaCup? That works well for a lot of women and can be worn all day. Other than that, black bottoms in case you leak.
I have never had a race while on TOM so I honestly have no idea how I would perform. I also tend to get nauseous the week before and two days into TOM, by the third day I am feeling back to normal. I have not heard and or tried the DivaCup I will have to look into it.
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I totally agree with Silly. I call it "rag power." I've actually looked it up on the internet & there's some science behind it. We are slower the week or even 2 before. But then get a burst of energy, hormones, when we finally do have our period. I always wear a tampon during a run or race. I hope it all works in your favor.
I have never ran a race while on it, but if it turns out that I am on it for my half it will be very interesting to see what happens.0 -
Fleetzz brings up an option - I have been on continuous BC pills since having my son 9 years ago - I never liked that TOM, I choose not to have periods at all. I bring it up every time I go for my repeat perscription - I always ask if its unhealthy, or whether I should have a break, (I think its the mini pill that I'm on - you take it for all 28 days) but the doctors say its not an issue.
I understand that many women prefer to have the reassurance of their monthly cycle, but I really don't miss it at all. Every time women around me in the office are struggling, I think how lucky I am.
I have never been a BC pills kind of person, I seriously thought that they made you gain weight LOL!!. I will talk to my Dr on my next appt and bring it up. not having a period would be nice.0 -
I don't notice any difference in my monthly cycle in terms of energy levels, but I've been on the BCP forever. I woudl also second the Diva Cup suggestion. Installed correctly, it'll never leak, you won't know it's there and it can be kept inside for quite a while :-)
I will look into these two options thanks0 -
Running really messed with my cycle - it became irregular, and then it stayed for 21 days after one of my halfs (ugh). I went on birth control, and now I just skip it when I have a race or a backpacking trip. Backpacking on your period is the worst! I was especially glad for this when we hiked Kilimanjaro.
I have to agree running has messed up with my cycle it has pushed out by a couple of weeks. I have an idea now when it will come but sometimes it just comes like two weeks later than it should.0 -
Diva Cup to the rescue! I have exclusively used one since I had my first child, and I love, love, love the Diva Cup. You just take it out and clean it twice a day and that's it. No stupid string hanging out, no gross pads close to your body, and you only have to empty it twice a day (so you really only have to do it at home). I would wear a Diva Cup in a race, for sure. I've worn one for many, many runs and never had an issue.
I notice that before I get my period, I am more irritable than anything. I am super-annoyed, don't feel like doing anything, etc. I find that I need to push myself to get to the gym, but after I workout, I feel much better.
Maybe speak to your doctor about your iron level? If it is low, you may feel more tired.0 -
I've just started training for my first marathon, and have found that the day I first start TOM I'm fine but then after that my energy decreases and after 30 minutes of running I feel faint! The month before my marathon I'm going to carry on with my pill so that I don't come on just before it or during!!!! That would be horrible and I can't even imagine contemplating running 26 miles with TOM in tow!!! :-( for the rest of my training, if I'm on I'm going to use those few days to do weight training and maybe some yoga and short runs if possible.0
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I totally agree with Silly. I call it "rag power." I've actually looked it up on the internet & there's some science behind it. We are slower the week or even 2 before. But then get a burst of energy, hormones, when we finally do have our period. I always wear a tampon during a run or race. I hope it all works in your favor.
I have never ran a race while on it, but if it turns out that I am on it for my half it will be very interesting to see what happens.
It's gonna be great! You're not on hormonal birth control, right? If you ARE, your TOM isn't technically a period - it's called "withdrawal bleeding", and the big difference is it does NOT come with the hormonal changes of a "real" menstrual period.
I've heard that pain tolerance goes up, which is great for racing! I used to worry about this, and now I'm sort of annoyed with having to take care of what I like to call "laundry issues" - but my body works awesome!0 -
Mirena IUD. Way better than the Diva Cup and BCP. Problem solved.0
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It is up to you and how you feel, but you could go on continuous birth control pills, eliminate the period altogether. Talk to your doc about it.
That is interesting I have never thought about it, did not know there was that option. I have never been a birth control pill kind of girl. But I will talk to my Dr about it.
I thought that birth control pills made you gain weight?
I use the BC pill but I still do the 1 week off, so I still get my monthly TOM. Even still, I find that the pill helps with my low energy and headaches because my flow is much lighter than when I wasn't on the pill (sorry TMI!) so I get less anemic. Also my TOM tends to be shorter on the pill (3 days ish) so less days of feeling icky = yay!
In regards to weight gain, I've heard of this but I personally never experienced it (I've gone on and off two different BC pills and neither had this effect). I've also heard that it can increase your breast cup size a bit, but unfortunately that didn't happen for me either ;-).
Definitely talk to your doc about contraceptive options though - it would definitely help with your TOM symptoms.0 -
Not everybody loses their period with the Mirena but it is a good option. Insertion is pretty painful for the nulliparous.Mirena IUD. Way better than the Diva Cup and BCP. Problem solved.0
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It happens to me too. A week before hand I get really lethargic and my runs feel like an all out effort. During a race it sucks because I feel heavier and bloated... Just try to drink even more water than usual.0
