187. Can You Recover Your Period While Training for a Marathon?

Online advice often says that if you want to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), you have to completely stop high volume endurance training. But is it actually possible to restore reproductive function while preparing for 26.2 miles?

In this episode, Reilly and Lilly dive deep into the world of endurance sports and period recovery, sharing real world insights from working with high volume athletes. Reilly breaks down an inspiring, real life case study of one of her distance running clients who successfully got her period back right in the middle of training for the Chicago Marathon.

They unpack the strategic mindset shifts, energy availability adjustments, and practical fueling tweaks required to signal safety to the body, even under the physical stress of heavy marathon mileage. They explore why so many female runners end up with suppressed hormones during race builds, what it takes to continue with high training volume, and how to fuel for performance without sacrificing long term endocrine health. Tune in to hear how this marathoner achieved full period recovery on her race path and what it really takes to protect your cycle while chasing big athletic goals.

The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture. 

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