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Credibility vs. Authority in Coaching: Why Athletes Deserve More Than Hot Takes

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Discover the difference between credibility and authority in fitness coaching. Learn how ego, misogyny, and gaslighting show up in coaching culture—and why true coaching credibility is built through empathy, consistency, and athlete trust.

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Trail Running’s Inclusivity Myth: Why Tracksmith, PRTA, UTMB, and Western States Keep Missing the Mark

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Trail running markets itself as inclusive and free-spirited, but the reality is elitism, whiteness, and land erasure. From Tracksmith and PRTA to UTMB and Western States, here’s why the sport remains inaccessible for BIPOC athletes—and what real inclusion should look like.

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Running Through Menopause: Training That Works When Hormones Shift

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Coaching insights from a menopausal athlete and certified strength coach. Learn how to adjust your running and strength training to thrive, not just survive.

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The Missing Link in Tendon Rehab for Masters & Menopausal Athletes

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Hormones change tendons, but that doesn’t mean your running days are over. Explore how strength training, gait, and smart recovery rebuild tendon resilience.

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Movement as Medicine: Rediscovering Joy in Training for Indigenous Athletes

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Rediscover joy in training with Movement as Medicine: A Joy Audit for Indigenous Athletes. This free 8-page guide offers reflection prompts, playful movement cues, and cultural grounding practices to bring meaning and connection back into your runs.

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