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Credibility vs. Authority in Coaching: Why Athletes Deserve More Than Hot Takes

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Discover the difference between credibility and authority in fitness coaching. Learn how ego, misogyny, and gaslighting show up in coaching culture—and why true coaching credibility is built through empathy, consistency, and athlete trust.

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Trail Running’s Inclusivity Myth: Why Tracksmith, PRTA, UTMB, and Western States Keep Missing the Mark

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Trail running markets itself as inclusive and free-spirited, but the reality is elitism, whiteness, and land erasure. From Tracksmith and PRTA to UTMB and Western States, here’s why the sport remains inaccessible for BIPOC athletes—and what real inclusion should look like.

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It’s Not Just Aging: Why Women Deserve Stronger Bodies, Not Smaller Ones

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Many women lose strength as they age—not because of aging itself, but because they were conditioned to shrink instead of grow strong. Learn how strength training for women over 40 and during menopause builds confidence, independence, and resilience.

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How Books Have Helped Me Rewire My Mindset as an Athlete

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Discover how books on resilience, belief systems, healing, and performance have shaped my mindset as an athlete and coach. Learn how you can use these same lessons to rewire your own mental approach to sport and life.

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If You’re Going to Do 75Hard, Here’s How to Make It Actually Work for You

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Thinking about doing 75Hard? Learn smarter ways to approach the challenge — from workout and fueling tips to a reading list that shifts your mindset — so you build lasting habits instead of burnout.

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