hustle.run.thrive. blog — injury prevention for runners

What If the Pain You’re Ignoring Isn’t Weakness—It’s Wisdom?

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Pain isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. Coach Croft explains why tendon health and smart strength training are the keys to longevity for Masters and peri/menopausal athletes who want to train stronger for longer.

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Something Strange Happened After I Decided to Stop Forcing My Stride

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Coach Croft shares how surrendering control and embracing Chi Running principles transformed her stride from forced to free—and why ease, not effort, is the secret to lasting performance.

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Prehab vs Rehab for Runners and Lifters: How to Train Smarter, Move Better, and Stay Pain-Free

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Learn the difference between prehab and rehab, how to use recovery tools the right way, and how Chi Running can help you keep training through flare-ups.

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