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The New Definition of PRs: Why Personal Records Aren’t Just About Speed
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PRs aren’t just about running faster. For Masters and menopausal athletes, progress can look like stronger recovery, better fueling, mental resilience, consistent training, and finishing tough races without falling apart. Learn how to redefine personal records in a way that supports long-term performance.
Faster as a Master: The Slow, Quiet Evolution Most Runners Don’t Notice Until It Hits Them
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Discover how runners evolve over time and why Masters and menopausal athletes can continue getting faster with smarter training, better fueling, and consistent effort. A grounded look at how performance grows quietly and steadily in midlife.
A Very Soggy Half Marathon: Why Training Through the Elements Matters
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A grounded look at how running through rain, wind, cold, and messy race-day conditions builds the mental and physical resilience runners need. Learn why training in imperfect weather strengthens your central governor, boosts race-day confidence, and prepares Masters and menopausal athletes for anything.
Vitamin D and Running: Why It Matters More for Masters and Menopausal Athletes
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A grounded guide to Vitamin D for runners, especially Masters and menopausal athletes. Learn how Vitamin D affects bone health, recovery, energy, and performance, why deficiency is common, and how it connects to fueling and low energy availability (LEA).
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.