And actually sometimes for male athletes, it can be a little bit more challenging to understand

when low energy availability or negative hormonal cascades are happening because they don't

have the menstrual cycle as that feedback.

And so I actually tell female athletes, like, hey, this is advantageous.

You have a window into what your body is doing, so let's listen up and understand it.

Wow.

I feel kind of ripped off that I don't have menstrual cycles.

Welcome to the Trailhead of Trailrunner Nation.

If this is your first time here, this is what we do.

We go on virtual trail runs with interesting guests that tell us some great stories, some

interesting facts that help us become better runners and hopefully better human beings.

If it's your first time, lace up your shoes, we hope you enjoy the ride.

You're welcome with us.

And today we're being joined by Dr. Megan Roche.

And we're going to talk today about male and female athletes.

And you know what?

Female athletes might have a bit of advantage.

I think I might wish I was female after listening to this podcast.

Sometimes you just need a new piece of gear to motivate yourself to get out on that long

run.

And one of the most affordable ways you can do that is to get another pair of good or sunglasses.

When I did exactly that, I ordered two pair because I needed a little additional motivation

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