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Endurance Cultures, Aging, and the Research Gaps No One Talks About
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Exploring the Rarámuri, also known as the Tarahumara, Indigenous endurance cultures, and why joint health and menopause research gaps still exist—and how we can close them.
In a Perfect World: How Fitness Professionals Would Actually Listen
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What if fitness professionals led with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration instead of ego? Here’s how health and fitness could look if experts valued lived experience—especially for underrepresented athletes.
From Burnout to Joy: Playful Ways to Love Running Again
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Feeling burned out on running? Try my free Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Movement Menu to swap structure for joy, variety, and playful training.
The Chad Chronicles: Women Deserve Better Than the Bare Minimum in Coaching
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Tired of oversimplified fitness advice that leaves Masters and menopausal athletes confused, under-fueled, and underserved? The Chad Chronicles exposes the lazy coaching takes women are still dealing with—and why you deserve better. Don't worry, this post comes with a supplemental Karen Companion Guide because we are inclusive around here!
LEA in Real Life: What Low Energy Availability Looks Like in Women Who Run and Lift
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LEA isn’t just about losing your period. For women in peri/menopause, low energy availability shows up in less obvious but just as serious ways. Here’s how to spot it, fix it, and fuel smarter—without fear.