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Exploring the Research Gap: Athletes in Surgical Menopause

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Understanding this gap is the first step toward advocating for change. By shining a light on these issues, we can work towards more inclusive and comprehensive research that benefits all women, including those in the athletic community facing surgical menopause.

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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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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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#medalmonday Jenks Aquarium Half

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#medalmonday - 2016 and my 8th #halfmarathon was the #jenksaquariumhalfmarathon...

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#FriYay Rest Day Vibes

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#frinally #friyay This time last year, I was getting ready to run the @route66marathon...

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