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Running Isn’t Enough: Why Strength Training Saves Your Training
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Strength training isn’t optional for runners. Learn why mileage alone breaks you down, and how lifting heavy supports longevity, performance, and peri/menopause health.
Why Low Energy Isn’t Just Fatigue: Understanding LEA in Runners
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Feeling drained on every run? It might be more than tired legs. Learn what low energy availability (LEA) really is and how to fix it.
Navigating L.E.A. in Menopausal Athletes: The Hidden Performance Killer
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Low Energy Availability (LEA) and RED-S are under-recognized in menopausal athletes — especially those in surgical menopause. Coach Croft explains how to identify and correct LEA with The LEA Protocol and Mastering Menopause Guide — built for athletes training in the research gap.
Gut Health, Menopause, and Running: What I Learned After My Hysterectomy
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Learn why gut health shifts during menopause and surgical menopause, why runners often experience bloating and digestive issues, and how fueling and low energy availability (LEA) play a major role. A grounded guide for Masters and menopausal athletes.