hustle.run.thrive. blog — running coach

How Runners Can Get Out of Their Comfort Zone

October 07, 2024 • become a faster runner • hustle run thrive • menopausal runner • menopausal strength coach • recliner to runner • running coach • strength coaching • strength for runners

It’s easy to fall into a rhythm with running. Same routes, same paces, same routine. And while consistency is great, staying too comfortable for too long can hold you back from real progress. Growth happens when you challenge yourself, both physically and mentally. If you want to get stronger, faster, and more confident as a runner, it’s time to shake things up.

Spotting Red Flags in Coaching: A Guide for Athletes

August 05, 2024 • Coach Croft • coaching • red flags • running coach

In the world of sports, finding the right coach, trainer, or health professional can make all the difference in achieving your goals. Unfortunately, not all coaching practices are created equal.

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Female Coaches

January 30, 2024 • barriers • Coach Croft • coaching • running coach

By working together, we can create a more equitable and diverse coaching landscape that benefits the entire running community. Empowering female coaches not only enriches the sport but also inspires future generations of women to pursue their passion for coaching.

The Ultimate Guide to Marathon Training for Master’s Runners

January 01, 2024 • Coach Croft • masters running • menopausal marathoner • menopausal runner • menopausal strength coach • perimenopause • run coaching • running coach • strength coaching • surgical menopause • younger menopausal runner

Marathon training as a master’s runner (40+) isn’t just a copy-paste version of what worked in your 20s and 30s.

The Irony of Running Advice and Coaching Ethics

January 10, 2023 • Coach Croft • menopausal strength coach • run coaching • running coach • strength coaching

A good coach isn’t selling a guaranteed result. They're providing a roadmap, guidance, and the tools to help you succeed. If a coach isn’t confident in their ability to help someone, then why are they coaching in the first place?