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Why Masters and Menopausal Athletes Need More Than Generic Training Programs

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Most training programs overlook the unique needs of masters and menopausal athletes. Discover why hormonal shifts, mental health challenges, and community support should be key parts of your training plan. Let’s work together to create a program that fits your lif

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A Runner’s Story: Navigating the Hidden Impact of Long-Term Menopause

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Discover how long-term menopause impacts running performance and recovery. Learn how strength training, nutrition, and smart training strategies can help menopausal runners regain endurance, prevent injury, and optimize their running for years to come.

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Hormone Imbalance in Surgical vs. Natural Menopause: Why Symptoms Hit Differently

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Struggling with symptoms of surgical or natural menopause? Learn why hormone imbalance feels different based on how you transition and how HRT tweaks can impact symptoms. Get expert menopause coaching to regain balance.

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Exploring the Research Gap: Athletes in Surgical Menopause

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Understanding this gap is the first step toward advocating for change. By shining a light on these issues, we can work towards more inclusive and comprehensive research that benefits all women, including those in the athletic community facing surgical menopause.

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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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