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You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need to Train Your Brain.
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Train your brain to stop hitting the brakes when things get hard. Learn how the Central Governor limits your performance and download my free 30-Day Checklist to rewire your mental toughness.
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.
Masters Athletes: Why Mindset Becomes Your Competitive Edge
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For masters athletes, fitness isn’t the only advantage. Learn why mindset can become your sharpest tool for performance and longevity.
Trick Your Brain Into Loving Your Runs
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Running isn’t just physical — it’s neurological. Coach Croft breaks down how to “trick” your brain into loving your runs using science-backed mental strategies that rewire effort, increase flow, and make running genuinely feel good again.
Breaking Barriers: The Bannister Effect and the Psychology of Possibility
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oger Bannister shattered the 4-minute mile and rewrote what athletes believed was possible. Coach Croft explores the modern “Bannister Effect” — how masters and menopausal athletes can redefine limits through mindset, training, and the principles behind her Central Governor Guide.