TRYING TO TRAIN FOR A MARATHON WITH PMS | pcos flare up, managing training, some fun in L.A

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[@MrNorthbees]

Love your real moments like you don't hide the hard stuff you go through. I had a day like that yesterday and woke up this morning feeling so different like what was that. Not sure why our emotions go down dark paths and turn into little hurricanes in our heads. But thank you for showing me I'm not alone in the sense that others go through it too cause you're so upbeat and positive most of the time like I am and the downs can feel very overwhelming but they do make me appreciate my good days where life is sweet and when everything feels good and light and happy.

[@hollyb_fitness]

Thank you! A hurricane is exactly what it feels like but sometimes we just have to ride the wave and have faith that it we’ve been through it before and felt better at the end ❤ sending you lots of love

[@Mariana-S]

Thanks for this video Holly! It feels like everyone online only shows the good days and it's so refreshing to see that even you have hard days where you have to stop on runs. I always feel like such a failure when I have those days so this is so helpful to see 💕

[@shellyh5186]

As a PCOS girlie and a new runner I really enjoyed watching this video the week before my period in particular is absolutely horrendous and seems to be getting worse and worse as time goes on. I have ADHD and get sensory overload too! Apparently a lot of people with ADHD also have PCOS. You're my new comfort KZbinr. I could watch your content for hours and hours. I listen to your videos sometimes doing my couch to 5k runs ❤

[@hollyb_fitness]

I’m so sorry you’re suffering right now with your PCOS, make sure to take a step back and look after yourself! Also thank you, that’s so lovely of you to say 🥹

[@heids2810]

Thanks for normalising hormones and their effect on us! I'm an older early 40s viewer and a runner, I have pcos and adeno and for years I have had the impacts of this on my training. As females it's an added massive challenge we have and it's great to see a content creator normalising it, thank you Holly ❤

[@hannahcollardgray4448]

Loving the realness of this vlog. I don’t usually run on my period, and sometimes I beat myself up about missing a week, but 12 out of 52 weeks is nothing really, and added pain isn’t what anyone needs whether you’re in a training block or not. If it’s a mental block I just do it. Fitness doesn’t just disappear, a few weeks of no running won’t make all that much difference.

[@niaeloise2102]

Thank you for still posting the down days. This has made me feel so much better knowing I’m not the only one who feels like this. I really struggled in the gym the other day, when you said you could feel everything that’s exactly how I felt. Everything was too much and I felt very overwhelmed. Knowing that that feeling is normal sometimes has made me feel so much better. You’re the one person who on a good or bad day I watch your videos and I still feel so much better even on the days when I feel like the world is against me. So thank you♥️

[@loisgale5131]

it’s crazy how easy it is to let training plans “upset” us and cause us to feel anxious when we are finding it hard to complete them. like u said sometimes a juggle around is often essential and we can’t beat ourselves up over that. of course showing up for ourselves is vital but often our mental + physical health is more important than stressing over a training plan.

[@rhiannonmarshall7488]

you are the reason I started my running journey! I live for your Sunday videos. Also a part of SGS and couldn’t of done my journey without this. thank you for always being so real and still always so motivating to show us what normal is 💗

[@denaeb5897]

She is such an inspiration!!! She's partly the reason I started running too❤❤

[@anets7799]

Loved this video! Thanks for sharing. I miss like a full week of running when I'm PMSing because it's so bad and always wonder how other folks are handling training during their cycles. And YES to being able to balance social life and training and not having to give up one or the other 🙌🏼

[@ShannonAmber]

I got into London on the ballot! I’m soo nervous! But I’m going to try a training vlog!

[@jbasic8427]

Oh sweet! I live in Chicago and watched the marathon runners last year - including Kelvin Kiptum who set a new world record and sadly passed later in the year in a tragic accident. It was incredible to witness him run.

[@lorenag5168]

Thank you for sharing this moments. I am on that right now. I hate to be so hormonal. So sunny and beautiful in the USA. In the UK we didn’t have a nice Spring and the start of summer is looking like autumn 😭😭. 😍 sending you all my love.

[@davidsalazar4539]

I Just Ran 14.25 Miles Today In Texas!!!

[@hollyb_fitness]

Omg that’s amazing!!!! Well done!

[@RosieDaviesLifts]

My fave KZbinr, I look forward to your videos so much especially the longer vlogs🥰💓

[@tammystiletto]

Idk if you’ll see this but maybe it’ll help someone, I have Endometriosis and I figure skate every day. During my worst flare ups I have severe back pain. My uterus gets ripped and pushes into my back. So I take epson salt baths at night most every night all month long and that really helps so much as you all probably know but then this month I decided to try an additional salt bath every morning for only 20 minutes. This was risky because you should never be submerged in water before skating because it turns your muscles to jello and it’s not a good feeling. It takes a lot of practice to turn that feeling off (some skaters are swimmer too. Not recommended but life is short so get it) but the 20 minute bath every morning helped IMMENSELY!! Omg it made all the difference. No amount of icy hot patches and midol and ibuprofen could match. So if anyone tries this for anything they do please let me know if it’s not just me.

[@yanapetrova706]

Thats actually true! Cause Epsom salt is good magnesium source, which can also be absorbed through skin. You can also try taking magnesium (bisglycinate) in the morning. It helps me with muscle pain a lot. Ps. I feel ya! Fellow ex-figure skater and PCOS girlie here 😅 now I’m mostly into weight training past 12 years

[@elliebrocklesby9097]

This vlog was so helpful for me, I’m running the manchester marathon next year (my first marathon!) and I already feel like my runs are harder and I just struggle when I’m hormonal, so it was nice to see how you navigate that and that I am just not alone 😂 particualry when I get into my real training block!

[@anigabisonia]

Good luck with the marathon, I know you will kill it! I am doing a half marathon in Manchester in October, maybe I will build courage to do a full marathon next year too 😁

[@elliebrocklesby9097]

@@anigabisonia aw thankyou so much!! Go and SMASH THAT HALF! And girl sign up to the full, you can absolutely do it 🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏼

[@meg.loves.science]

So excited to see you at the race! It’s such a fun event 🎉

[@sarahv5868]

Thanks for sharing this. I’m going through a very similar week and I’ve been beating myself up for it

[@saraneal8724]

Same here! This is the video I didn’t know I needed. Thank you both for sharing!

[@mansoor3159]

Best KZbinr Ever!!! And Holly Keep making like this only vlogs ♥️♥️😭😭you are my truly truly inspiration and I will always support your channel so so so much✨

[@AshleyBitton]

I love followig the SGS training!! I have actually been enjoying moving my body so much ❤❤❤❤xx

[@hollyb_fitness]

This means so much to hear 🥹🫶🏼 keep smashing it!!!❤

[@elleharkerrr]

The best part of Sunday’s 🥰

[@denaeb5897]

Absolutely!!

[@ThuvarakaMahenthiran404]

Loved this vlog and I am so obsessed with your videos Holly ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JenniferPecqueux]

I am also running the Chicago marathon (got lucky in the ballot), so I cannot wait to follow your training journey!

[@hollymoloney2350]

Thanks for being real as always you’re a massive inspiration for fitness goals. Also, did I just witness a Sephora haul mid run 😂

[@runningkloud]

I literally had also this moment recently where I wanted to go for a longer run but my body didn't follow. Always listen to your body and so happy to see your prep for Chicago! I wanted to do it as well but it didn't work out. Now training for Valencia xoxo

[@Nekteck]

Training through PMS and PCOS while prepping for a marathon? That's dedication! 🔥 Keep pushing through, Holly!

[@annekafrench7120]

I’ve ran many marathons, under 3 hours. People never see the weeks and hard sessions I put in. 5 weeks out from my next just to get a GFA place at London

[@tahliamoore9016]

Hey holly! Been watching you on and off for awhile and didn’t realise you have PCOS. I have endo, but same as you no periods because of medication but still get flare ups every now and then. The things that work for me are heatpack or tens machine on lower back and a remedial massage if your not in too much pain, gives me instant relief and I will I could afford it more often.

[@kimiefabulous]

Thank you for the Spotify playlist. I've been listening to it 🎵🎧

[@i_h2081]

Love the honestly Holly 😘

[@meganray82]

I live in Beverly Hills and there so so many great places to run here! The trail on Santa Monica is awesome and there are plenty of other spots. If you’re in need of new running scenery definitely worth checking out!

[@justliss1640]

So proud of you ❤ where can zi find your running playlist I so need it right now ,here in Canada we are in a heatwave it’s staying at 40C ,need to force the vibes lol and I’m a Kewpie only girl can’t do regular mayo

[@amirareh6656]

Please don’t feel bad for listening to your body❤️ A Soulcycle is an intense workout and that on top of you not feeling 100 percent is just too much sometimes. Not pushing too hard is way more important than pushing hard

[@kseniaanna7217]

OH MY GOD if you need chicago recs please let me know and also please do a meetup if that's a possibility hehe you're such a big inspiration to me and I think it would be so fun!!

[@Myriam25mariam]

Much love ❤

[@cherilynncrosby]

Trying to do a half marathon in December in Gulfport ms it’s really flat and it runs along the beach!! It’ll be my first half marathon!!

[@Paytonlockhart_]

I have an iud and I get these exactttttt pms feeling and pains from it every 1-2 months ❤❤❤😭

[@mimiq4383]

5 minutes ago?? Oh, I'm EARLY early.

[@denaeb5897]

Where's your running vest from?

[@haleylandis8432]

Vegas outfits and shoe links please ?? 😍😍

[@clairegueissaz9783]

Could you please link the clothing items for your vegas trip ? :)

[@LeSas123]

Oooo where's the red sports bra from? ❤

[@hayleypeaks8849]

Hi new here and love your Tik tok and KZbin vids 🥰 I am SO confused tho when you post your pace it says /km. This may be silly but for example in this video does that mean your mile pace is 6 mins and 9 seconds when it says (/km)?

[@DNELLEB]

Holly’s from the UK so we use the metric system and measure in kilometres, so /km refers to per kilometre and 1km is equal to 0.62miles. So if her average pace is 6:09 min/km for that specific run it would be around 9:53 min/mile (I believe that maths is correct 🤣) which would be equivalent to running a 5k (5km=3.1 miles) in around 30 mins, although I believe she’s usually quicker than that so obviously she paces herself depending on the kind of run she’s doing easy/hard/long 🤍

[@stephanieedwards2473]

I hate training during time of the month, it’s so hard 😩

[@SamVanderWielen]

What app are you using to keep track of your runs? (The one you share screenshots from on screen)

[@ClaireL-j7f]

The book Period Repair Manual from Lara Biden help me a lot to have painfree and regular period as an active girl

[@marieschmdt]

Are you not washing your new clothes before wearing?

[@MrsTiffanyAnne]

I am a (semi)-profesional icehockey goalie, I play on a men‘s team. It took me 15-20 years to figure out & understand that our hormones require us to listen to our bodies AND give it some rest. If I do not give my body the kind of rest it needs, I will literally suffer from PMS, mood swings & just ABSOLUTELY NO ENERGY. I have also been diagnosed with Endometriosis, ovarian cysts and a fibroid. It hurts when our Performance is low and the literal opposite compared to other days. 😮 especially, when men can mostly just show up and perform, regardless of their “cycle“. Sometimes, it is JUST hormones, - and that‘s it. Easier said than done but I‘m learning to understandand & accept that us women just need more rest here and there. I am a new follower and so glad you‘re Talking about Sports and hormones, Thank you much. 🫶

[@aishlingcarolan4826]

Irish gal here just moved to Chicago!!☘️🏙️ It’s a great city and I’d say running the marathon here will be amazing! I’m so envious that you got a spot hahaha. Keep up with the great training, you’re gonna smash it as always✨💗

[@Mariana-S]

Thanks for this video Holly! It feels like everyone online only shows the good days and it's so refreshing to see that even you have hard days where you have to stop on runs. I always feel like such a failure when I have those days so this is so helpful to see 💕