no period..

[velogirl]

but still, 20 hours a week? are you a pro? I've got CAT1 and CAT2 male clients who don't train 20 hours a week. that's an awful lot of saddle time.

[Eden]

but still, 20 hours a week? are you a pro? I've got CAT1 and CAT2 male clients who don't train 20 hours a week. that's an awful lot of saddle time.

I'll agree, that is a lot of time. It can be hard, because I like long rides, but my coach gives me few of them. Because our races are generally shorter, its felt its best to train to those distances. This year I'll be doing some longer training rides, as now in the 3's the race distances will be averaging 50-60 miles rather than 25-35 for the 4's, but still I'm certainly not putting in 20 hour weeks, especially not now. I've got about 8 hours/week, with some of that being core work right now, it will climb some as race season approaches, but not up 20 hours.

[Wahine]

but still, 20 hours a week? are you a pro? I've got CAT1 and CAT2 male clients who don't train 20 hours a week. that's an awful lot of saddle time.

That was me that said I train 20 hours a week in my base period. What I should have added was that that's my Ironman training schedule and includes all three disciplines. Sorry for creating any confusion.

[velogirl]

you triathletes are crazy! oh yeah, I'll be focusing on triathlon next season. did I really admit to that? right now I'm just running and riding and lifting and it's definitely sucking the hours out of me. I have no idea how I'll fit swimming in there come December.

oooppps! didn't mean to drift.

[Wahine]

Well, to bring us back on topic, even at 20 hours a week I still have my cycle like clockwork. So I really think you need to be conerned about body fat % and if you're still in the safe range.

[Running Mommy]

Sounds to me like BF % may be a bit low, BUT.... I haven't had a cycle since Novemeber of 2000. I have had cervical cancer, and god knows I have "issues" but there is no real reason that anyone can give me as to why I don't get a period?? According to my blood tests I haven't gone into menopause, and I despite the bout with cancer I still have all my vital parts- so go figure??!
I would say - go to the doc! If it is BF %, you want to be sure and address that.

[Dianyla]

Sounds to me like BF % may be a bit low, BUT.... I haven't had a cycle since Novemeber of 2000. I have had cervical cancer, and god knows I have "issues" but there is no real reason that anyone can give me as to why I don't get a period?? According to my blood tests I haven't gone into menopause, and I despite the bout with cancer I still have all my vital parts- so go figure??!
I would say - go to the doc! If it is BF %, you want to be sure and address that.

You're not anemic, by chance? That can cause amenorrhea, but it's not common. Also, thyroid issues. Though I'd imagine you've had both of those very basic things ruled out long ago...

[ehirsch83]

I it is probably body fat, I am going to have mine checked. I have some around my middle!(the abs aren't fully there yet) but I am 5'6 and a size 2 in clothes(or a 26inch waist). This could be contributing to it. I Just discovered I don't have insurance at the moment, so once I get new insurance I am going to the doctor to get checked out.

I just ate almost a full pack of newmans ginger-o cookies though(so ummm about 12 servings...) The BFs younger brother died last night, and I just got back from dropping the BF off at the airport and I think I did some depression eating because I am to tired to get on the bike. So this week I will now only be on for 4 days instead of the normal 6, so hopefully things will start to work themselves out,