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VO₂ Max for Marathoners: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t)
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VO₂ max matters for marathon performance, but it isn’t the holy grail. Learn what VO₂ max really means for endurance athletes and why running economy, lactate threshold, fueling, and durability matter more for marathon success.
Navigating L.E.A. in Menopausal Athletes: The Hidden Performance Killer
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Low Energy Availability (LEA) and RED-S are under-recognized in menopausal athletes — especially those in surgical menopause. Coach Croft explains how to identify and correct LEA with The LEA Protocol and Mastering Menopause Guide — built for athletes training in the research gap.
Unlocking Your Running Potential: The Real Core Strength Essentials
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Coach Croft explains why true core strength is the key to better running form, injury prevention, and performance — especially for masters and menopausal athletes. Learn how dynamic stability, deep core activation, and timing can transform your stride.
The Secret to Summer Running: Hydration, Carbs, and the Science of Staying Strong
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Coach Croft breaks down the science of summer running — why hydration, electrolytes, and carbs are the key to beating the heat. Learn how to fuel smarter, train stronger, and recover faster, especially for masters and menopausal athletes.
Exploring the Research Gap: Athletes in Surgical Menopause
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Athletes in surgical menopause are nearly invisible in sports science. Coach Croft exposes why this research gap exists and offers the Mastering Menopause Guide — a resource built for athletes navigating performance, hormones, and training in the space science forgot.