[TurboMammoth]

(this is obviously a thread where I would like tons of men's inputs and opinons)

Okay, okay, kidding.

More seriously, I'd like to have opinions, inputs and experience from fellow chicks on mentrual cycle and training.

I consider that I train a lot (minimum of 4 runs a week + one gym training/lifting session) and since I started training in a more intense way (first halfmarathon of the season in a few months), my menstrual cycle is CRAYCRAYYYZY.

I red a bit about it online, it is said to be normal to observe a delay between period in athletes, for example. But last month, my cycle lasted 30-31 day and I am on my 33th day of cycle today and no signe of TOM yet whatsoever.

I'm not taking the pill, which add a tiny bit more nervous feeling to the situation :P but I've been wondering ; anybody has experience with this? How bad can a cycle be messed up?

[alaskanlaughter]

When I add stress to my body in any way, shape or form my period can disappear for several months...It could be totally absent (no blood) to just a spot or two, and then come back with a vengeance...Stress for me includes mental, emotional and physical stress...including but not limited to work stress, family drama, issues with DH, increased workouts, limiting calories and many more things

[TurboMammoth]

Thank you very much for your input, alaskanlaughter! Really appreciated!

Although you scared me to death with the ''coming back with a vengeance part''

[stella1609]

Are you getting enough food for your training schedule? Have you had blood work done to check for low iron?

[TurboMammoth]

Originally Posted by stella1609

Are you getting enough food for your training schedule? Have you had blood work done to check for low iron?

Hmmm good question. I sure wanted to lose a few more pounds, so I was eating at a calorie deficit most of the day lately, but I always made sure to eat more on the long run days. Althought I feel I am eating more, I still might not be eating enough.

Thank you for the suggestion of the blood work, I'll check if I can have this done!!

[Cinnamonfox89]

Usually when I am not taking care of myself I have a heavier flow then when I am working out and eating right. When I have a heavier flow my period last up to a week when I am working on my fitness and health is is about three to four days

[krampus]

I run way less than you and have a higher BMI but for what it's worth my cycles have never been perfectly regular, and they continue to be irregular now.

I'm sure that was helpful!