Not strength training at the moment.

I'm similar to a few folks here...strength training. I hate the gym, I hate exercising indoors, I am an expert at procrastination to get out of doing the work. I tried signing up for a years gym membership, thinking if I paid, I'd go. NOPE! I set time side each week to go and it was always so busy, I couldn't get on some of the machines. So I used that as an excuse not to go. Membership now cancelled but that was an expensive experiment! I am starting a new job in a few weeks that has a gym on site and it's free. I'm hoping this might work out better for me. I can go before work, at lunch or straight after. I struggle to know what to do when I'm there..again just another excuse. I know I need to figure it out.

Hi Gabrielle, I'm loving all the info so far! Quick question..I usually train very early in morning for my weekend long run as I need to get home for kids etc. You mentioned in your video that ideally should have meal 2 hrs before running. I'm not able to eat that early, or i'll be up in middle of the night. I eat a bagel with peanut butter and banana about 45 mins prior to long run. Is that ok or can you advise anything else?

Due to hamstring tendonitis, I've had to stop running completely. I've attended a physio who gave me exercises but they gave me sciatica! 🙄🤷🏼‍♀️ Ibuprofen helps but I don't want to take pills. I've not found anything else that helps yet.

Hi everyone, apologies for the late arrival! I've been running for around 14 years and last year I took part in 2 ultras. I've been on HRT since age 30 for premature ovarian failure but only became symptomatic of menopause aged 40 (9 years ago). I'm struggling with hamstring tendonitis which physio has advised is partly menopause related. I struggle with motivation to strength train but realise as I get older, I need to prioritise it more. I'm looking forward to learning more in this group.