Female Athlete Diaries
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
Female Athlete Diaries
Menopause Motivation with Clare Leung
Navigating Athletic Life Through Perimenopause and Beyond with Clare Leung
In this episode of Female Athlete Diaries, host Kirsty Sheehan sits down with Clare Leung to discuss her extensive journey in sports and how perimenopause and menopause have influenced her athletic pursuits, particularly in triathlon. Clare shares her early experiences with swimming and running, her late start in triathlon, and the challenges she faced with motivation and weight gain during menopause. She offers insights into maintaining a consistent training routine, the importance of body maintenance, and finding a balance between high performance and enjoying the social aspects of sport. Claire’s story provides a candid look at how aging and hormonal changes impact female athletes and offers valuable advice for staying active and motivated through life’s transitions.
00:00 Introduction to Female Athlete Diaries
00:35 Meet Claire Long: A Journey Through Sport
01:12 Early Sporting Life: Swimming and Running
02:55 Transition to Triathlon
05:49 First Triathlon Experiences
07:02 Off-Road Adventures and Achievements
08:27 Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause
11:01 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Balance
15:18 Rebuilding Motivation and Consistency
16:24 Cheese Platter and Mindful Eating
16:59 Weight Loss Journey
17:30 Body Changes and Self-Perception
18:21 Middle Age and Fitness
20:13 Training Routine and Fun Balance
21:57 Addiction to High Performance
27:31 Empowering Through New Skills
29:18 Racing Plans and Advice for Women
31:09 Final Thoughts and Farewell