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Unraveling the Bias Around Running as Therapy: Why It Exists and Why It’s an Opportunity

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Running is therapy, but Western bias keeps dismissing it. This blog post breaks down where that bias comes from, why people cling to it, and how we can shift the conversation toward a more inclusive, expansive view of healing.

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6 Essential Tests Every Runner Should Take and What to Do If You Fail Them

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Discover the 6 essential tests every runner should take to assess performance and health. Learn what to do if you fail them and how to stay injury-free, improve hydration, and boost your training.

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How Goal Setting Can Transform Your Running Journey

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Discover how effective goal setting can help runners like you unlock your full potential. Learn strategies for creating personalized, sustainable goals and building resilience in your training.

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Are Tracking Apps Really the Problem?

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Are tracking apps and self-improvement advice really the problem, or is it how we interact with them? This post breaks down why tools like MyFitnessPal don’t cause disordered habits—but they do reflect the mindset you bring to them. It’s about finding the middle ground between blind trust and outright rejection. Let’s talk about it.

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The Nervous System Bottleneck: Why Strength & Mobility Are More Than Just Muscles

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When athletes think about getting stronger or fixing imbalances, they usually focus on their muscles. But your nervous system—not your muscles—is the real bottleneck in your performance. I

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