In episode two, the NYRR team discusses two experiences of running as a woman. From a training perspective in our “how” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto discuss the role the menstrual cycle plays in sport performance by chatting with Dr. Ellen Casey from Hospital for Special Surgery to dive deeper in the science of period tracking. In our “why” segment, Shaquana chats with Coach Asteria Howard, former member of the Bolivian and Venezuelan national teams and current NYRR Team for Kids and Striders coach. Asteria discusses her drive to win as a girl growing up in Bolivia, her international running career, and her lifetime of coaching runners of all ages and abilities. Learn more about Hospital for Special Surgery's Women's Sports Medicine Center.  Follow Coach Asteria Howard. Thanks to our partners at New Balance and Mastercard for supporting this episode of the podcast. Get your New York City Gear for anywhere. Shop the United Airlines New York City Half collection at newbalance.com. Available for domestic purchases only within the United States. Let three of the world’s top marathoners motivate you to get running. Head over to priceless.com and search ‘New York Road Runners’ to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/habitualroutine/message