Harder to run while PMSing?

[soveryexcited]

Is it totally my imagination or is it like this for anyone else? I feel like three or four days before my period and then for a bit while I'm on my period I cannot run. I can crank out 5-6 miles pretty easily, but today I ran 2 and felt like I couldn't go. Or am I just more whiny and a baby around my period?

[lauren170]

I cannot run far at all. Did 9 miles 2 weeks ago and enjoyed it. Had to stop after 1!! mile last week due to severe stomach ache/cramps. I recently read in Shape or Fitness magazine to aim for speed work like sprints during that time - not distance.

[Deleted]

PMS makes me feel 'heavy' like I can't move my legs. I usually lift instead.

Once my period starts I've got a ton of energy, just during the 4ish days prior.

[Deleted]

For me, the bad spell starts at least a week prior. It's like I have lead shoes on. I'm awesome at lifting though. Then the Saturday before, everything changes and I am awesome at running.

[kams]

It's a challenging time of month for me, too.

[grk2012]

True story. The week before sucks workout-wise for me.

[Deleted]

Mine hits the day before AF comes. I always wonder why my workout is so difficult and the next day, I know.

[tuggyruns]

I am really glad someone mentioned this. My AF will come 2 days before my first marathon. Might be a good month to "skip" it or have it early.