Carrie Oswald is a 56-year old postmenopausal woman who underwent a hysterectomy at age 33 for uterine fibroids that were causing constant periods and extreme blood loss. Although her uterus was removed and she no longer had a monthly menstrual cycle, she still has her ovaries and therefore experienced classic perimenopausal symptoms in her mid-to-late forties such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Once those symptoms completely subsided around age 50, Carrie made an active decision to get back into shape. She joined Orange Theory fitness and loved watching her body composition change, her energy return, and her confidence soar. A year or two later she decided it was time to return to sprinting on the track, something she hadn’t done since her teenage years. It was there that she met her people and took inspiration from like-minded masters track & field athletes, many of whom were much older and faster than she was. More recently Carrie hired a former Olympian to coach her for hurdles! Carrie has overcome a lot in her journey as a second-generation Trinidadian woman who was born & raised in Canada, but she’s also one of the most positive and optimistic people you will ever meet. This conversation left us hopeful about what the postmenopausal years can look like. Sponsor: Canadian Masters AthleticsWebsite: canadianmasters.caJoin the CMA Facebook Group: @cma.vca is the best place to continue the menopause conversation!Instagram: @canadianmastersathletics35Connect with Carrie:Instagram: @heycarreeannConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's websiteWe love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.