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National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Progress, Gaps, and the Parts We Don’t Post on the Podium
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day highlights progress and persistent gaps in women’s sports, leadership, and representation—especially for Indigenous and BIPOC women in running and athletics.
Inclusion Isn’t a Buzzword. It’s a Responsibility.
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A candid look at what true inclusion in running requires. Coach Becky explores the steps coaches and organizations can take to create genuinely welcoming spaces for BIPOC and underrepresented runners, how representation shapes belonging, and how runners can identify inclusive communities. Includes a CTA to Representation in Motion consultations.
Credibility vs. Authority in Coaching: Why Athletes Deserve More Than Hot Takes
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Discover the difference between credibility and authority in fitness coaching. Learn how ego, misogyny, and gaslighting show up in coaching culture—and why true coaching credibility is built through empathy, consistency, and athlete trust.
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.