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Defying the Odds: How Masters Athletes Can Keep Improving
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Yes, slowing down over time is a reality for some athletes, but that’s not the full picture. Just like breaking the 4-minute mile seemed impossible until it wasn’t, improving as a masters athlete is absolutely possible with the right mindset and approach.
Breaking Barriers: The Bannister Effect and the Psychology of Possibility
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oger Bannister shattered the 4-minute mile and rewrote what athletes believed was possible. Coach Croft explores the modern “Bannister Effect” — how masters and menopausal athletes can redefine limits through mindset, training, and the principles behind her Central Governor Guide.
Breaking Barriers in Coaching: The Realities and Rise of Female Run Coaches
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Explore how female running coaches are breaking barriers in the sport. Learn about the challenges women face, the rise of programs like Game Changers sponsored by Brooks Running, the RIDC, and how greater representation is reshaping the running industry.