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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.
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.
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.