hustle.run.thrive. blog — athlete development
The Hardest Part of Coaching Isn’t Building Plans—It’s Building Belief
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Training plans build structure. Belief builds results. Coach Croft breaks down why mindset, not mileage, is the hardest and most important part of athlete development.
You Say You Want Growth, But Your Actions Say Comfort
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You can’t grow from your comfort zone. Coach Croft calls out the myth of balance, breaks down what real growth looks like for athletes, and shares why discomfort is the truest sign of progress.