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How Runners Can Get Out of Their Comfort Zone (Without Burning Out or Losing Your Joy)
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Discover how runners can break out of their comfort zone with practical training shifts, mindset upgrades, and performance strategies that actually work. Learn how to use effort-based training, speed play, strength work, and mental toughness tools to build confidence, resilience, and real progress no matter your level.
Why Protein Matters More Than Ever for Masters and Menopausal Athletes
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Learn why protein is essential for menopausal and Masters athletes, how much you need daily, and how protein supports strength, recovery, and performance. Get practical fueling tips for runners and lifters.
The Red Bib and the Quiet Shift
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Surgical menopause athletes deserve more than a footnote. This story explores identity, performance, ego, and rebuilding strength after hysterectomy, plus the realities of training in menopause and how athletes can thrive with the right strategy.
Navigating L.E.A. in Menopausal Athletes: The Hidden Performance Killer
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Low Energy Availability (LEA) and RED-S are under-recognized in menopausal athletes — especially those in surgical menopause. Coach Croft explains how to identify and correct LEA with The LEA Protocol and Mastering Menopause Guide — built for athletes training in the research gap.
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.