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Beyond the Guidelines: The Real Talk on Surgical Menopause, Hormones, and Performance
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A deep-dive into surgical menopause and performance for women athletes. Learn why menopause doesn’t have an age, how to use MHT beyond 51, and how to train smarter through progressive overload, polarization, and periodization.
Not Everything You See Online Is About You — Until It Is
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“Not everything you see online is about you” sounds wise—until it’s used to silence those who’ve never been represented. This piece explores how privilege, menopause, and race intersect in health conversations that too often erase outliers like Indigenous and surgical menopause athletes.
How to Train When You’re Not Training for Anything
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You don’t need a race on the calendar to train with purpose. Here’s how to stay motivated, strong, and joyful when you’re not training for anything.
When You’re Done Racing But Your Brain Isn’t
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You finished your race—but your brain didn’t get the memo. Here’s why post-race restlessness happens, and how to reset without burning out.
The Post-Marathon Hangover: Why Rest Feels Harder Than Running
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Feeling restless after your marathon? You’re not broken—you’re in the post-marathon hangover. Here’s why recovery feels harder than running, and how to rest like an athlete.