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Why Recovery Isn’t Rest: The Secret Weapon of Masters Athletes

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Rest isn’t recovery. Learn how Masters athletes can rebuild strength, hormones, and performance through active recovery strategies that fuel adaptation — not exhaustion.

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Prehab vs. Rehab: How to Keep Running Strong and Injury-Free

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Learn the difference between prehab and rehab — and why both are essential for staying injury-free. Coach Croft explains how masters and menopausal athletes can build resilience, recover smarter, and keep running strong for years to come.

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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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How to Adjust Your Running Pace for Heat and Humidity

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Running in the heat and humidity can feel like a completely different sport. If you've ever stepped outside for a run on a hot summer morning and felt sluggish within minutes, you're not alone.

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Menopause and Hip Labral Tears: What Active Women Need to Know

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Learn how menopause increases the risk of hip labral tears and how to prevent them. Discover how estrogen loss, bone density changes, and smart strength training impact hip health for active women.

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