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Why Heart Rate Training Isn’t the Gold Standard for Femme Athletes (And What To Do Instead)
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Heart rate training fails many female athletes. Learn why formulas like MAF often backfire, especially for peri and menopausal runners.
Navigating Menopause: Empowering Women in Sport (Without Dumbing It Down)
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Menopause changes how women train, recover, and perform in sport. Learn how peri-menopause and surgical menopause affect athletes and how to adapt.
Why Masters and Menopausal Athletes Need More Than Generic Training Programs
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Masters and menopausal athletes need training programs that account for hormones, recovery, mindset, and community, not generic plans built for younger bodies.
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.
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.