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When You’re Done Racing But Your Brain Isn’t
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You finished your race—but your brain didn’t get the memo. Here’s why post-race restlessness happens, and how to reset without burning out.
Trick Your Brain Into Loving Your Runs
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Running isn’t just physical — it’s neurological. Coach Croft breaks down how to “trick” your brain into loving your runs using science-backed mental strategies that rewire effort, increase flow, and make running genuinely feel good again.
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.