hustle.run.thrive. blog — coaching menopausal athletes

Everyone Says Menopause Is the End of Your Athletic Potential—But That’s Just Lazy Science

coaching for menopausal athletes coaching menopausal athletes menopausal athletes menopausal athletes training menopause fitness menopause fitness coach perimenopause fitness running coach for masters and menopausal athletes strength training after menopause women over 40 training women’s health research gap

Menopause doesn’t end your athletic potential—it just exposes lazy science. Coach Croft debunks common myths and explains how smarter strength, recovery, and nutrition can help you thrive in midlife.

Read more →


Stop Mansplaining Menopause: Why Women Push Back and How You Can Show Up Better

coaching menopausal athletes how to talk about menopause lived experience vs science male allyship in menopause menopause and gender bias menopause support for men stop mansplaining menopause

When women say "stop mansplaining menopause," it's not about excluding men—it's a call to be heard and believed. This post explores why these reactions exist, how male coaches and healthcare providers can become better allies, and offers a free Coaching Companion to help men support women in midlife and beyond.

Read more →


When Ego Enters the Chat: Why Some Male Coaches Fail Menopausal Women—Even When They Think They’re Helping

coaching menopausal athletes ego in fitness industry menopause coaching mistakes menopause weight loss

Male coaches love to claim they've “helped” menopausal women. But many ignore the quiet exits, unspoken failures, and hormone shifts they never had to navigate.

Read more →