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The Truth About Training in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond: 10 Things I’ll Die On a Hill For as a Coach
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A grounded, science-backed manifesto for Masters and menopausal athletes redefining performance. Train smarter, recover better, and evolve—not decline.
Why Recovery Isn’t Rest (And Why Masters Athletes Can’t Afford to Get This Wrong)
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Recovery isn’t rest — it’s an active strategy that keeps masters and menopausal athletes strong, fast, and injury-resilient. Here’s how to train it.
Faster as a Master: What Two Training Cycles Really Taught Me
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A grounded look at how structured training, consistency, and smarter programming help Masters and menopausal athletes get faster without grinding themselves into the ground. Learn why coached cycles outperform guesswork and how to continue improving at any age.
A Little About Me (The Updated, Actually-Accurate Version)
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Meet Coach Becky Croft, an Indigenous running and strength coach specializing in Masters and menopausal athletes. Learn her story from late-blooming runner to surgical menopause to helping outlier athletes train with confidence, strong form, and evidence-backed programming.
What Hard Seasons Teach Us About Running, Strength, and Starting Again
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A grounded and encouraging guide for Masters and menopausal athletes who want to rebuild their running after a hard season. Learn how strength, polarized training, and small form adjustments help you run stronger with fewer injuries. Includes coaching insights and next steps for smarter training.