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Free, Expert Panel Covering Menopause & Movement
What every active woman needs to know about her body, her pelvic floor, and her performance
As a runner, you know your body — but menopause can change everything. Leaking mid-run, shifting stamina, aching joints, or just wondering why things feel different? You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. Join us for an intimate, candid expert discussion with a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and a Urogynecologist, followed by a live Q&A, because you deserve real answers, made for runners like you.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Location: Portland Running Company, 10029 SW Nimbus Ave. #100, Beaverton, OR 97008
- Cost: FREE to attend
Topics
- Running & Menopause — How hormonal shifts affect your gait, joints, recovery time, and injury risk — and how to keep running strong.
- Strength & Muscle Changes — Understanding muscle loss, changes in power output, and how to train smarter through perimenopause and beyond.
- Cardiovascular Fitness Shifts — What estrogen decline means for your heart, VO₂ max, and endurance — plus practical strategies to protect your cardio base.
- Pelvic Floor & Incontinence — Leaking during a run, jump, or sneeze is common — but not inevitable. Learn what’s really happening and what you can do about it.
- Prolapse, Pressure & Pelvic Pain — What pelvic organ prolapse means for active women, and how to manage symptoms without giving up the activities you love.
- The Brain-Body Connection — Sleep disruption, mood shifts, brain fog, and fatigue — and how they intersect with your training, recovery, and motivation.
- Bone Health & Stress Fracture Risk — Estrogen’s role in bone density, what runners specifically need to watch for, and when to talk to your doctor.
- Genitourinary Syndrome & Bladder Health — Vaginal dryness, urgency, recurrent UTIs — symptoms that affect athletic women and are highly treatable with the right support.
The Panel
Jessica Dorrington, PT
Director, Therapeutic Associates – Bethany Physical Therapy, Rock Creek
Author of Strong as a Mother
Brenda Swanson, PT
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Therapeutic Associates – Rock Creek
Specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation for active women
Karina Hoan, MD
Urogynecologist, The Portland Clinic
Specializing in female pelvic medicine, minimally invasive surgery & menopause care
Ask Anything Anonymously
Have a question you’re too embarrassed to ask out loud? Submit it anonymously before or during the event. Our experts will answer real questions from real women — no judgment, no filters.
Raffle Prize!
One lucky attendee will win the ultimate Strong & Healthy Prize Bundle, everything you need to feel your best: Kettlebell · Resistance Bands · Yoga Mat · Strong as a Mother by Jessica Dorrington. You must be present to win. One more reason to show up!
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Questions? Contact paula@runwithpaula.com or loritelles@live.com.
