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When “It Depends” Isn’t Nuance — It’s Ego in Running Shoes
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A sharp, funny deep dive into why “it depends” bros derail real coaching advice. Explore gender dynamics, context-driven coaching, and why nuance matters.
When Motivation Disappears And Hormones Quietly Hijack The Wheel
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A grounded, research-informed look at how low Estradiol and an imbalanced Pg/E2 ratio can hijack motivation, disrupt training, and create sudden hesitations in athletes. Learn why this gets missed, what to ask your provider, and how to reclaim control. Includes link to my Hit Play Not Pause podcast episode with Selene Yeager.
Shin Splints or Anterior Tibial Tendinopathy? How Runners Can Tell the Difference (And What To Do About It)
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Clear, practical guide to understanding shin splints versus anterior tibial tendinopathy. Learn how to tell the difference, what causes each, and how runners can rehab both conditions safely.
Running Isn’t Enough: Why Strength Training Saves Your Training
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Strength training isn’t optional for runners. Learn why mileage alone breaks you down, and how lifting heavy supports longevity, performance, and peri/menopause health.
My Hit Play Not Pause Episode Is Live: A Conversation Every Peri/Menopausal Athlete Needs
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Coach Becky Croft joins Selene Yeager on Hit Play Not Pause to discuss training, hormones, surgical menopause, Chi Running, and performance in peri/menopause.