hustle.run.thrive. blog — inclusive coaching
There’s Something About This I’ve Never Said Publicly… Until Now
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Representation is more than visibility—it’s voice. Coach Croft reflects on Indigenous identity in sport, why true inclusion goes deeper than appearance, and how running connects to culture and story.
In a Perfect World: How Fitness Professionals Would Actually Listen
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What if fitness professionals led with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration instead of ego? Here’s how health and fitness could look if experts valued lived experience—especially for underrepresented athletes.
What Advocacy Has Really Taught Me: The Good, The Bad, and The Unspoken
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An honest look at what advocacy really teaches athlete leaders — from the empowering to the isolating — and why speaking up still matters.
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.