Time-to-Run Women

The Women’s section

Welcome to 'women's section' of Time-to-Run international. Here we hope to provide you with all the information relevant to the women runner
- Cassandra Davis Women's Editor

You can look forward to upcoming articles in this section from her on motivation, femininity and running, how power moms fit running and racing into their schedules, tips on clothing etc.

Guidelines for Women With PCOS

If you're a woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), your physician has likely advised you to control your weight through diet and exercise. However, the symptoms of this disease can sometimes make movement challenging. If you're a fitness buff with this disorder, what guidelines should you follow when … [Read More...]

When is the best time of the month to run a race?

As already mentioned, all women have different menstrual cycles, so, the best advice is to start making a running log, a recording of how you feel each day during your run. This way you will be able to see if a pattern establishes itself. Many women find that they feel slow and sluggish in the couple of days leading up … [Read More...]

Does running help alleviate premenstrual syndrome symptoms?

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the term used to describe the physical, mental, or behavioural changes that some women experience before their menstrual periods begin every month. PMS can cause discomfort in different parts of the body, and it can also cause disturbing emotional feelings. Some of the symptoms you may … [Read More...]