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Spotting Red Flags in Coaching: A Guide for Athletes

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In the world of sports, finding the right coach, trainer, or health professional can make all the difference in achieving your goals. Unfortunately, not all coaching practices are created equal. 

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What I’ve Learned from Coaching Menopausal Runners

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Menopause changes the game for runners, but it doesn’t mean performance has to decline. Over the years, I’ve coached menopausal athletes through fatigue, hormonal fluctuations, and strength loss—while watching them get stronger, faster, and more resilient.

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How to Adjust Your Running Pace for Heat and Humidity

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Running in the heat and humidity can feel like a completely different sport. If you've ever stepped outside for a run on a hot summer morning and felt sluggish within minutes, you're not alone.

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Female Coaches

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By working together, we can create a more equitable and diverse coaching landscape that benefits the entire running community. Empowering female coaches not only enriches the sport but also inspires future generations of women to pursue their passion for coaching.

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The Ultimate Guide to Marathon Training for Master’s Runners

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Marathon training as a master’s runner (40+) isn’t just a copy-paste version of what worked in your 20s and 30s.

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