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Lately, women have been inundated with information about our cycles, hormone levels, aging, and how it all affects our athletic—and yes, running—performance. It’s refreshing that women’s health is (finally!) getting some attention, but all this new information can make it feel like our hormonal fluctuations are working against our training and race times

Blood sugar is usually discussed in relation to the pancreas, insulin, diet, and physical activity. However, the kidneys also play a surprisingly important role in glucose regulation, even though they are rarely part of the conversation. Beyond filtering waste from the blood, the kidneys help reabsorb glucose, produce glucose during fasting, and influence how excess…