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When caregiving changes the athlete
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Caregiving does more than rearrange your calendar. It can change your sleep, recovery, emotional bandwidth, support system, identity, and access to the training that once helped you cope. For athletes navigating unexpected caregiving alongside peri/menopause, infertility, grief, estrangement, or limited support, the question may no longer be how to fit the plan into life, but what training needs to provide in this season.
Everyone Says Menopause Is the End of Your Athletic Potential—But That’s Just Lazy Science
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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.
Stop Mansplaining Menopause: Why Women Push Back and How You Can Show Up Better
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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.
When Ego Enters the Chat: Why Some Male Coaches Fail Menopausal Women—Even When They Think They’re Helping
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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.
The Hidden Truths of Coaching: What No Certification Prepares You For
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Discover the deeper truths of becoming a running coach. Learn about emotional labor, communication skills, boundaries, self-doubt, and the real human work behind coaching successful athletes.