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Staying Motivated as a Masters and Menopausal Athlete (When Motivation Is the Least Reliable Tool You Have)
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Struggling with motivation as a masters or menopausal athlete? Learn why motivation fluctuates and how to build sustainable training without burnout.
The Psychology of Accountability: How Your Mind Can Make or Break Your Running
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Learn how accountability psychology shapes running motivation and consistency, and how mindset systems help runners stop relying on willpower.
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.
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.
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.