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Overcoming Slow Recovery for Masters and Menopausal Athletes: Tips for Faster Healing and Better Performance

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Masters and menopausal athletes often experience slow recovery after workouts. Learn how to speed up recovery with tips on rest, nutrition, strength training, and stress management. Check out my Tendon Health Guide for personalized recovery strategies.

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Rethinking Performance: Beyond the Numbers in Running

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When it comes to running, there’s a lot of focus on time, pace, and achieving certain benchmarks—whether it’s qualifying for the Boston Marathon or hitting a specific race goal. But what if I told you that true performance in running isn’t always about how fast you go or where you finish?

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Why Do People Look Down on Age Group Runners?

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Somewhere along the way, the term "age grouper" became synonymous with "not good enough." In online discussions and even within the running community itself, there's this strange misconception that age groupers are just casual joggers who don’t train hard or take racing seriously.

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Redefining Performance in Running

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The essence of performance lies in pushing your own boundaries and discovering joy in the journey, every mile at a time. Let go of artificial pressures and redefine what success means for you.

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