hustle.run.thrive. blog

Credibility vs. Authority in Coaching: Why Athletes Deserve More Than Hot Takes

athlete-centered coaching authority vs credibility in coaching coaching credibility coaching for parents and child-free athletes ego in coaching culture gaslighting in fitness industry inclusive coaching practices

Discover the difference between credibility and authority in fitness coaching. Learn how ego, misogyny, and gaslighting show up in coaching culture—and why true coaching credibility is built through empathy, consistency, and athlete trust.

Read more →


Trail Running’s Inclusivity Myth: Why Tracksmith, PRTA, UTMB, and Western States Keep Missing the Mark

BIPOC athletes trail running decolonize running PRTA women’s race Tracksmith controversy trail running diversity trail running elitism UTMB inclusivity Western States 100 race

Trail running markets itself as inclusive and free-spirited, but the reality is elitism, whiteness, and land erasure. From Tracksmith and PRTA to UTMB and Western States, here’s why the sport remains inaccessible for BIPOC athletes—and what real inclusion should look like.

Read more →


Movement as Medicine: Rediscovering Joy in Training for Indigenous Athletes

burnout in training Indigenous athletes joy audit joy in running movement as medicine running as ceremony

Rediscover joy in training with Movement as Medicine: A Joy Audit for Indigenous Athletes. This free 8-page guide offers reflection prompts, playful movement cues, and cultural grounding practices to bring meaning and connection back into your runs.

Read more →


Do Runners Really Just Run on Calves? Why That’s Only Half the Story

calf pain running calves vs glutes running chi running technique running injury prevention stronger running form

Do runners really run on calves alone? Learn how Chi Running form and strength training shift the load, reduce injury risk, and make running more efficient.

Read more →


When More Salt Makes Things Worse: A Case Study on Sodium, Sweat, and Misunderstood Needs

electrolyte balance in runners marathon hydration strategy salty sweater runner signs of sodium imbalance while running sodium and running sodium needs in endurance athletes

Everyone tells runners to take more salt—especially if you’re a “salty sweater.” But what if more sodium actually makes you feel worse? Here’s why the story isn’t so simple.

Read more →