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Why Transparency in Coaching Matters

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If a coach is giving advice about training through perimenopause and menopause, their personal experience with hormonal interventions matters. Are they using HRT? Have they managed symptoms naturally?

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The Symptoms No One Tells You About (But You Need to Know)

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When we talk about menopause or perimenopause, the same symptoms come up over and over: hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings. But there’s a long list of other symptoms that can hit like a ton of bricks and affect not only your running but also your daily life.

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Why Representation Matters in Running, Coaching, and Beyond

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Representation matters. Not just in media, politics, or leadership, but in the world of running, coaching, and strength training. When you see someone who looks like you thriving, it sends a powerful message: You belong here too.

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How to Maintain Muscle While Training for a Marathon

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Endurance running naturally puts more stress on your cardiovascular system than your muscles, and without the right approach, you might start feeling weaker rather than stronger as training progresses. The good news? You don’t have to lose muscle just because you're logging long runs.

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Authenticity in Coaching: How to Spot Real Expertise vs. Trend Chasing

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Menopause isn’t a clickbait topic. It’s a major physiological shift that affects training, recovery, and performance. Athletes navigating it deserve coaches who understand the science, not just those who are newly interested because they’re feeling the symptoms themselves.

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