When I learned this (from drstacysims book, Roar) a few years ago, my brain exploded. 🤯 All this time I was led to believe I DIDNT want my period to come right before a hard workout or a race. But this is actually a great time for big strain activities! Now I know that the week before will be more challenging, mentally and physically, due to the high levels of estrogen and progesterone in my body. The #1 thing I recommend is to start by tracking your cycle and your symptoms. whoop helps me collect data all throughout the month and even predicts when my period will start (I cycle naturally and it always predicts within a day of when I actually start). I’ve had a few questions in my DMs recently about birth control- with and without hormones- and I’m writing up some stuff for my next newsletter. But I’ll say this now- learn as much as you can!! Knowledge is power!! drstacysims is a great place to start. She has a book and has been on a bunch of great podcasts. Learn learn learn! Tha...