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Running by Effort: How RPE and VDOT Pacing Work Together
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If you've ever had a run where your goal pace felt impossible one day but effortless another, you're not alone. Weather, fatigue, stress, and even hydration levels can impact how your body performs.
Authenticity in Coaching: How to Spot Real Expertise vs. Trend Chasing
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Menopause isn’t a clickbait topic. It’s a major physiological shift that affects training, recovery, and performance. Athletes navigating it deserve coaches who understand the science, not just those who are newly interested because they’re feeling the symptoms themselves.
Lived Experience vs. Certification: What Really Makes a Great Coach?
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When you’re looking for a coach—whether it’s for running, strength training, or navigating menopause—you want someone who knows their stuff. But what does that really mean?
Running in the Wind: How to Work With It, Not Against It
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Spring is here, and with it comes the wind. Some days, it’s a nice little push at your back. Other days, it feels like Mother Nature is personally testing your patience. If you’ve ever been out on a run, leaning into a headwind and wondering why you even bothered, you’re not alone. But instead of fighting the wind, you can learn how to work with it.
Should You Run with an Injury? What to Do if You Have Tendonitis or a Torn Meniscus
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Runners are a stubborn bunch. We’ll run through just about anything—until our body forces us to stop. But not every ache or injury means you have to quit training completely.