Running helps produce healthy skin. According to dermatologists, running stimulates circulation, transports nutrients and flushes out waste products. All of this leads to a reduction in subcutaneous fat, making skin clearer and facial features more distinct. It may not be much consolation, but men are sometimes verbally harassed and occasionally threatened on the run, just as women are. Run smart, but don't let insignificant taunting limit your freedom.
Runners are in it together.
If you run so much that your periods become light or nonexistent, you may be endangering your bones. Estrogen is essential for the replacement of bone minerals. Amenorrheic women can stop but not reverse the damage by taking estrogen and getting plenty of calcium. Any woman with infrequent periods or no periods should consult her gynecologist, preferably one sensitive to the needs of runners. All rights reserved.