Period Positivity Month Webinar Series
We are delighted to announce that April is Promoting Period Positivity month here at Triathlon Ireland. Throughout the month there will be a series of webinars following each stage of the menstrual health journey. Say goodbye to the stigma and hello to period positivity!
Join us as we redefine the narrative surrounding menstruation and empower each other to conquer every leg of our health & wellbeing journey with confidence.
What to Expect
Expert Insights: Engage with leading sports scientists and health professionals as they share invaluable insights.
- Community Connection: The Triathlon Ireland Beyond the Finish Line Advocates will share their own experiences, challenges and successes.
- Period-Positive Discussions: The chance to ask questions in a safe and supportive environment.
- Empowerment Through Education: Break free from myths and misconceptions surrounding menstruation, and arm yourself with knowledge that empowers you to be the best version of yourself, both on and off the racecourse.
Save the Dates
Webinar 1- Menstrual Health Teenage Workshop
- Expert- Orna Murray from Move2B
- Date- 3rd April 2024
- Time- 7:30pm
*This webinar is for under 18s only
*Under 18s must ask a parent/guardian to complete the registration form on their behalf
Webinar 2- Harnessing Your Menstrual Cycle
- Expert- Cherianne Taim from SheResearch
- Date- 10th April 2024
- Time- 7:30pm
Webinar 3- Overtraining in Peri and Post- Menopause
- Expert- Irene Clarke
- Date- 17th April 2024
- Time- 7:30pm
Webinar 4- Training During Pregnancy
- Expert- Lorraine Boyce
- Date- 24th April 2024
- Time- 7:30pm
Meet our Experts
Orna Murray
Cherianne Taim
Irene Clarke
Lorraine Boyce
Orna Murray is the co- founder of Move2B which aims to create an environment where girls lift eachother up. Move2B’s mission is to retain teenage girls in sport and to ensure girls have the resources to help them discover and retain their athletic and personal potential. They do this by using evidence-based research to provide coaches, teachers, and young girls with a toolkit to address obstacles to physical activity in their unique contexts.
Cherianne Taim is a final year PhD candidate in female athlete physiology at the Technological University of the Shannon and the SHE Research Group in Athlone, Ireland. Her research focuses on the menstrual health of female athletes, specifically the prevalence of menstrual cycle irregularities and the translation of menstrual cycle tracking from theory to practice.
Irene Clark is a sports educator and coach specialising in menopause, endurance sport, and participation sport. Her expertise lies in supporting active women during the menopause years, helping them navigate and thrive during this transformative stage of life.
Lorraine Boyce of Down Below Physio is a fully qualified Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor. She is registered with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and the clinical interest group Chartered Physiotherapists in Women’s Health and Continence. Lorraine focuses on Women’s Health Physiotherapy, including all aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction and musculoskeletal antenatal and postnatal care.
Reserve Your Spot Now! You can register for all 4 webinars or choose the one that interests you most.
