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Strength Training After 40: What Masters Runners Actually Need
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Strength training after 40 is the key to faster, stronger, and more resilient running. Learn what Masters runners and menopausal athletes actually need, how hormonal changes affect training, and how to build strength that directly improves performance.
Plantar Fasciitis Rehab: What Actually Works for Runners
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Stop guessing. Learn the evidence-backed rehab strategies for plantar fasciitis that help runners get back on their feet stronger and pain-free.
Trail Running’s Inclusivity Myth: Part Two
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After calling out inequity in trail running, I was invited to a private call by PTRA board members. Here’s why closed-door conversations aren’t accountability, and what real change in trail running actually looks like.
Why Running “Experts” Get Menopause, Fueling, and Injury Prevention Wrong (And What Athletes Really Need)
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Many running and fitness experts lean on research but dismiss lived experience—especially for masters and menopausal athletes. This article breaks down why advice on fueling, fasted training, warm-ups, and injury prevention often misses the mark, and what runners actually need to stay strong, consistent, and injury-free.
The Debate That Misses the Point: Why I’m Done With Watching Women Fight Over Fasted Training
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Inside the Lauren Colenso-Semple vs. Stacy Sims debate on women’s fueling: why both cherry-picked evidence, missed menopausal athletes, and fueled confusion.