Race Day = 1st day of Period (Page 3)

My friend trained hard for Danskin last summer, and during the race, she got some abnormal cramps in her abs and legs, and felt serverely lack of energy.  She wasn't in her period.  Went to the doc couple days later and found out she was pregnant!

OH and at the risk of getting completely BLASTED, most athletic forums have a women's only section.  If certain women only want to hang out there, well it's thier loss.

HOWEVER,  since a lot of the guys here ( and on other forums I use) don't stay off the women's boards it seems pointless!

Dark chocolate is definately the way to go.  That's my performance enhancing drug of choice. :-)

Hot damn flashes be damned, menapause looking better all the time!

Besides being a stimulant, and its great taste, the caffeine works on migraines!! I suppose the stimulant aspect gives us a boost on a day or two of feeling something like our insides are being drained out. The first couple of days (for me) are the heaviest and you feel the most wiped out.

Gwendal - Someone here mentioned synching up with someone who is a bit off your schedule. This is a known phenomena and worth a shot! Although the time restraint could be an issue. If you are on the pill and you stop taking it NOW, theres a good chance your cycle will be knocked off kilter, yes? Good luck. It's bound to happen to all of us at some point!! It's like knowing sooner or later you're going to race in the pouring rain or freezing cold or scorching hot day.

Hi Gwendal,

Even if you aren't on the pill, you still might be able to use some hormonal manipulation.  I've heard the nurses at the gyno's office discussing getting a hormone shot right before your period to delay its onset.  The women who typically use it find out that they're going to start on their wedding day and want to at least not be on the rag on their wedding day.  It's worth a call to the doc!

Long-term, you may want to consider getting on the pill during tri season just so you can manipulate your period as necessary.  It helps so much with cramping, heavy flows and mental instability.  After trying about 6-7 types as well as the ring and the patch, I've found that Yasmin is the best for me!

Other than that, take premsyn or advil beforehand, stick to simple carbs for energy and keep well hydrated.

Best of luck!