The world record-setting pro ultrarunner is sharing her experiences so others don’t have to go through it alone.
, Gollish told Erin Strout, “What makes me sad is that a lot of people suffer alone. I suffered alone for the first bit of this because I was afraid to talk about it.”
Herron’s and Gollish’s generation is one of the first to see pro women athletes continuing to compete at a high level into their 40s and beyond. Thankfully these female athletes are opening up about their experiences and contributing to research efforts that will benefit the next generation. “There’s greater visibility, support, and open talk now about menstrual health, perimenopause, menopause, and what we’re experiencing as athletes,” Herron wrote on Instagram.Abby Carney is a writer and journalist in New York. A former D1 college runner and current amateur track athlete, she's written about culture and characters in running and outdoor sports for
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