The Runner’s Guide to Menopause: Your essential toolkit for strong, happy and healthy training

by Juliet McGrattan

NOMINATED FOR THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2027

Struggling to run in menopause? You're not alone. If symptoms are making running harder, or stopping you from starting, don't give up.

Let running coach and medical expert Dr Juliet McGrattan help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. This supportive and practical guide answers all your burning questions,

- What actually is menopause?
- Where has all my energy gone?
- Will HRT help my running?
- Why am I sweating so much?
- How can I get back to running like I used to?

This book is packed with helpful tips and advice, week-by-week training plans and illustrated step-by-step strength exercises to help you access all the health benefits that running has to offer, one step at a time.

336 pages, Paperback

Published May 26, 2026

Reviews

[Lecrisha Hahn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I lost interest quickly. Same information as all other menopause books.

[Sharon Flanagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of really useful advice and the words from other women are helpful in showing how menopause affects everyone in different ways.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for midlife runners. Juliet McGrattan’s book is honest, practical, and empowering, helping runners tackle real challenges with science-backed advice and reassurance. Every runner navigating menopause will find something valuable here.