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The Half Marathon That Started Everything: A #MedalMonday Throwback
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A #MedalMonday throwback to Coach Becky Croft’s first half marathon and the lessons it sparked about confidence, endurance, and becoming an athlete later in life. Inspiration for Masters and menopausal runners starting or rebuilding their running journey.
Running Down a Mountain Changed Everything: My Jack & Jill Marathon Recap
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A reflective Jack & Jill Marathon recap from running and strength coach Becky Croft. Learn how structured training, speed work, and post-hysterectomy rebuilds helped her hit PRs and support Masters and menopausal athletes looking to run stronger.
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.