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The Cost of Cheap Training: Where the App vs Coach Narrative Falls Apart
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Running apps are often called “more accessible” than coaching, but affordability isn’t the same as equity. Here’s where the app vs coach narrative falls short.
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.
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.
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.
Why Functional Strength Training Is a Game-Changer for Runners
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Functional strength training helps runners improve performance, prevent injury, and build long-term resilience. Learn how strength makes running stronger, not heavier.