Menstrual management
‘I dread having a period on race day’
Ironwoman Nikki Bartlett, 33, has learnt how to race through monthly pains despite sleepless nights…
‘Periods affect every athlete differently – I have friends who suffer, some who don’t notice them, and others who are starting to develop more severe symptoms with age. For me, the monthly cycle leads to bloating, food cravings, headaches, more toilet stops, mood swings, pain, and I can even spend hours bedbound on the first and second day of my period. I get night sweats and sleepless nights leading up to it – and that’s just to name a few of the symptoms!
‘Being on UK Sport funding as a British Triathlon PTVI
