Paula Radcliffe: Perimenopause made Tokyo Marathon even ‘sweeter’
Paula Radcliffe said the perimenopause experience made completing the Tokyo Marathon “sweeter”.
The 51-year-old finished In less than three hours on Sunday, Her first marathon has been 40 since her retirement in 2015.
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Asked about the difference compared to running during a competitive career, Radcliffe told BBC Radio 5 Live: “It’s very different. It’s not just the perimenopause impact, but also manages this fatigue and fluctuation, energy and muscle recovery effects and fluctuations.
“It’s a little easier when kids are younger. There’s a lot to do now, and it’s no longer my career, and it’s a hobby like a lot of people now.
“I really put a hat on everyone who juggles training in their careers and family life because that’s another way – but when you cross that finish line, it’s an achievement.”
Menopause marks the end of a female reproductive year, usually around the age of 51, but may occur earlier for some.
The age at which menopause occurs may be affected by many factors, including treatment for other diseases.
During menopause, hormone levels change – the most notable estrogen, which controls the menstrual cycle and helps many other body processes.
Radcliffe gave birth to her first child in 2007 and a second child in 2010, with his goal of completing six major marathons by running in Boston next month.
During her career, she ran to London, New York, Chicago and Berlin before competing in Tokyo last week.
