
The Runner's Guide to Menopause
Your essential toolkit for strong, happy and healthy training
Juliet McGrattan(Author)
Bloomsbury Sport (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 26. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-3994-2385-4 (ISBN)
Description
Written by a running and medical expert, this is an encouraging and practical book, packed with tips and plans to support your running journey through menopause.
We know that running makes us healthy; the benefits are widely known and strongly evidenced. We also know that conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis become increasingly common after the menopause transition. Although the risk of developing these conditions lowers if you remain active, research shows that women over 50 tend to exercise less.
Dr Juliet McGrattan is here to help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. Starting with a refresher on what actually goes on in your body during that time, she also touches on all the common symptoms to look out for before delving into topics such as energy levels, bones, muscles, skin, mental health, treatments, nutrition and more.
With digestible tips, training plans and illustrated step-by-step exercises, this is a book you can dip in and out of to find exactly what you need. You are not alone in your menopause journey, so let Juliet help you overcome your hurdles one step at a time.
We know that running makes us healthy; the benefits are widely known and strongly evidenced. We also know that conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis become increasingly common after the menopause transition. Although the risk of developing these conditions lowers if you remain active, research shows that women over 50 tend to exercise less.
Dr Juliet McGrattan is here to help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. Starting with a refresher on what actually goes on in your body during that time, she also touches on all the common symptoms to look out for before delving into topics such as energy levels, bones, muscles, skin, mental health, treatments, nutrition and more.
With digestible tips, training plans and illustrated step-by-step exercises, this is a book you can dip in and out of to find exactly what you need. You are not alone in your menopause journey, so let Juliet help you overcome your hurdles one step at a time.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
53 black and white illustrations and exercises
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3994-2385-4 (9781399423854)
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Additional editions

Juliet McGrattan
The Runner's Guide to Menopause
Your Essential Toolkit for Strong, Happy and Healthy Training
E-Book
03/2026
Bloomsbury Sport
€16.49
Available for download

Juliet McGrattan
The Runner's Guide to Menopause
Your Essential Toolkit for Strong, Happy and Healthy Training
E-Book
03/2026
Bloomsbury Sport
€16.49
Available for download
Person
Dr Juliet McGrattan is an award-winning author, speaker, runner and a former GP. She is the Women's Health Lead and a Master Coach at the global, women's, social running network 261 Fearless. Juliet is the author of Run Well and Sorted. @drjulietmcgrattan
Content
Preface
Introduction: The aims and objectives of the book.
1. What is menopause?
2. The challenges of menopause and running
3. The benefits of running through the menopause
4. Symptoms of the menopause
5. Menopause treatments
6. Nutrition
7. Strength training
8. Run training
9. Mind-set
Closing words
References
Introduction: The aims and objectives of the book.
1. What is menopause?
2. The challenges of menopause and running
3. The benefits of running through the menopause
4. Symptoms of the menopause
5. Menopause treatments
6. Nutrition
7. Strength training
8. Run training
9. Mind-set
Closing words
References