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Everyone Says Menopause Is the End of Your Athletic Potential—But That’s Just Lazy Science
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Menopause doesn’t end your athletic potential—it just exposes lazy science. Coach Croft debunks common myths and explains how smarter strength, recovery, and nutrition can help you thrive in midlife.
Why Running “Experts” Get Menopause, Fueling, and Injury Prevention Wrong (And What Athletes Really Need)
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Many running and fitness experts lean on research but dismiss lived experience—especially for masters and menopausal athletes. This article breaks down why advice on fueling, fasted training, warm-ups, and injury prevention often misses the mark, and what runners actually need to stay strong, consistent, and injury-free.
Exploring the Research Gap: Athletes in Surgical Menopause
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Athletes in surgical menopause are nearly invisible in sports science. Coach Croft exposes why this research gap exists and offers the Mastering Menopause Guide — a resource built for athletes navigating performance, hormones, and training in the space science forgot.