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Fueling for Performance: What "Eating Enough" Really Means

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Learn how to fuel for performance, boost recovery, and prevent injuries with smart nutrition strategies for runners, lifters, and midlife athletes.

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Why Rest Periods Matter in Strength Training (and How to Use Them to Maximize Results)

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Learn how rest periods between sets and exercises impact strength, muscle growth, and endurance. Discover how to time your rest for conditioning, hypertrophy, power, and PRs—especially for runners and menopausal athletes.

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What Advocacy Has Really Taught Me: The Good, The Bad, and The Unspoken

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An honest look at what advocacy really teaches athlete leaders — from the empowering to the isolating — and why speaking up still matters.

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When Science Stops Asking Questions: How One PhD's Bias Leaves Menopausal Athletes Behind

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A critical look at a PhD's stance on menopause science, and how it affects the women she claims to protect—including menopausal athletes.

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Hot, Humid Runs & Sports Drinks: How to Choose the Right One

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Confused about sports drinks for hot runs? This guide breaks down electrolytes, carbs, and hydration strategies to help runners fuel smarter all summer.

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