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Yoga for Runners: Why Mobility Matters More as You Become a Stronger, Smarter Athlete
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A grounded guide to why yoga and mobility matter for runners, especially Masters and menopausal athletes. Learn how yoga supports recovery, running form, nervous system regulation, and long-term durability in your training.
Inhale the Good, Exhale the Nonsense: How Meditation Actually Helps You Train Better
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A grounded guide to meditation for runners, especially Masters and menopausal athletes. Learn how mindfulness supports recovery, stress regulation, pacing, and the central governor so training feels smoother and more consistent.
The New Definition of PRs: Why Personal Records Aren’t Just About Speed
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PRs aren’t just about running faster. For Masters and menopausal athletes, progress can look like stronger recovery, better fueling, mental resilience, consistent training, and finishing tough races without falling apart. Learn how to redefine personal records in a way that supports long-term performance.
Faster as a Master: The Slow, Quiet Evolution Most Runners Don’t Notice Until It Hits Them
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Discover how runners evolve over time and why Masters and menopausal athletes can continue getting faster with smarter training, better fueling, and consistent effort. A grounded look at how performance grows quietly and steadily in midlife.
A Very Soggy Half Marathon: Why Training Through the Elements Matters
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A grounded look at how running through rain, wind, cold, and messy race-day conditions builds the mental and physical resilience runners need. Learn why training in imperfect weather strengthens your central governor, boosts race-day confidence, and prepares Masters and menopausal athletes for anything.