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The Monthly Mileage Trap: Why Chasing Numbers Won’t Make You a Stronger Runner
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Learn why chasing monthly mileage can derail progress for runners, especially Masters and menopausal athletes. A grounded look at junk miles, recovery, hormones, and how to train smarter without falling into the comparison trap.
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.