Summary: Dr. Jason Karp is a nationally recognized running and fitness coach, freelance writer and author, and exercise physiologist. A 2011 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year award winner which is the fitness industry’s highest award, Dr. Karp has been published in scientific journals including Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, and International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. He has taught USA Track & Field’s highest level coaching certification and was an instructor at the USATF/U.S. Olympic Committee’s Emerging Elite Coaches Camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. He is also the co-author of Running For Women and author of Running a Marathon for Dummies. In this episode Jason and I engage in a detailed discussion of women's running including: Key considerations for female runners The effects of estrogen and progesterone on endurance How running is affected during each phase of the menstrual cycle Best times of the month to increase mileage, run key workouts and race Anatomical differences that impact running The female athlete triad: 3 risk factors that impact performance How to safely lose weight through running without depleting key nutrients Mistakes female runners make when trying to lose weight through running How to keep weight off for life through running and diet The impact of pregnancy on running and what to do when you become pregnant Coming back to running after childbirth The effects of aging on female runners including menopause Quick Tip I share one simple concept that will pay dividends in your training. Links Mentioned in the Show runcoachjason.com - Jason's website
