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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.

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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.

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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.

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How Runners Can Rehab Hamstring Tendinopathy Without Losing Fitness

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Discover proven strategies for hamstring tendinopathy rehab tailored for runners. Strength work, movement tweaks, and recovery tips you can start today.

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Burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means your scaffolding is incomplete.

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Burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means your training support is incomplete. Learn how Masters and menopausal athletes can navigate running burnout with recovery strategies, emotional scaffolding, and smarter coaching that helps goals evolve instead of disappear.

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