Menopause isn't just a hormonal shift — for active women, it can feel like the body's playbook has been rewritten mid‑game. Endurance that once came easily may fade faster, recovery can take longer, and the fuel that used to power a run might suddenly fall short. But this isn't the end of the race — it's a new course to master. In this 4th episode of our series on menopause, we'll explore how midlife changes in metabolism, muscle repair, and energy balance affect training, and how smart adjustments in workouts, nutrition, and hydration can help you stay strong. We'll also discuss how physical activity can actually help women adjust to the changes and ameliorate their symptoms.

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What if one day you woke up and felt like a stranger in your own body—but no one ever warned you it could happen?

We're in the middle of a series on menopause. In the last episode, we discussed the emotional and mental impact and how it works in the brain and body, and shared some stories from real people on the issue. This time we're talking about an even more taboo subject: andopause, sometimes called male menopause. I think we'll get some insight on this. It's not just a medical phenomenon but a cultural blind spot. Let's start again with some true stories:

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In this episode, we'll again hear from some real people. And we're going into the emotional and mental aspects. How does menopause, and specifically the reduction in estrogen, affect one's mental health and emotional well-being? We'll go into some science, we'll talk about how it feels and why, and we'll offer some coping strategies that may help you or your loved one get through the change in one piece. Finally, I have a striking story that illustrates just how profound the mental effects can be on a person. But first, let's hear some relations of real experience with this.

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Today, we're launching a new series that delves into a topic often whispered about, misunderstood, or overlooked: menopause.

Whether you're going through it, know someone who is, or think it's decades away—this conversation is for you. Because menopause isn't just a medical milestone. It's a transformation. A reckoning. A rebirth.

In this series, we'll explore the emotional and mental terrain of menopause, the physical shifts that challenge even the most seasoned athletes, and yes—we'll talk about male menopause too.

You'll hear stories from real people, insights from experts, and strategies for thriving through the change.

So lace up. This isn't just about hormones—it's about power, identity, and the endurance to keep running through every chapter of life.

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Speaking of livin' long. Well, you now know that this episode is about Sarah Knauss, the third-longest-lived person ever. You may be aware that I previously published an episode about her, number 169, in 2019. If you'd like to check it out, you can visit RunningAFEVER.com/169, but you don't have to, as I'll recap what we covered in that episode here. I'm doing another episode for the same reason I did a 2nd episode on Jeanne Calment. There is now more information available, and I wanted to publish an update to share it with you.

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I haven't been watching it lately, but I enjoy a YouTube show called That Pedal Show, which is ostensibly about guitar effects pedals but actually delves into a variety of music-related topics, including classic guitars, playing techniques, and genres of music. They often feature guest musicians representing various genres, as well as other guests who are involved in the guitar and effects industry. One of the co-hosts has an interest in philosophy and is seeking to improve his life, mental health, and overall happiness. On the show, he recommended a book by Japanese philosopher Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, a professional writer. The title is The Courage To Be Disliked: How to free yourself, change your life, and achieve real happiness.

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Photo by Aboodi Vesakaran:
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Recently, I started hearing about probiotics. How I heard about them was through some advertisements, probably on YouTube or Amazon Prime. A particular actress, Maggie Q, was promoting them. Maggie Q is known for playing the lead role in the action/spy TV series Nikita. She's also currently playing LAPD detective Renee Ballard in the Amazon Prime series Ballard, based on the novels of Michael Connelly. Q founded a company called ActivatedYou. They sell a wide variety of supplements, many of which focus on digestive health, including at least two probiotic products.

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Image by Alicia Harper
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But what I'm here to talk about today is something I've just discovered. There is a company called TruDiagnostic offering what they call TruAge Test, which is a DNA testing kit and subsequent analysis providing several insights based on your DNA analysis. They have at least two competitors as well. DoNotAge.org has what they call "the Biological Age Test Kit". And My Aging Tests calls theirs GrimAge. My Aging Tests also offers a PhenoAge test, which is similar to these, but uses a blood test.

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