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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.

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Progress takes time

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It’s easy to get frustrated when you don’t see #progress as quickly as you would like....

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Inhale the good shit...

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Do you meditate?

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Brain training for runners

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I knew for a long time that my mind was the one major thing holding me back in the final miles of races...

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Meditation for runners

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Taking some time to slow down and train your brain helps with a multitude of things, such as...

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