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I've had the honor of being interviewed + featured in some amazing fitness-related publications + podcasts. I truly appreciate the opportunities to chat about how fitness has enhanced my life and how it can help others. If you would like to connect regarding an interview or news publication, please email coachbcroft@gmail.com
Oklahoma Sports & Fitness Magazine
July/August 2020 Issue
This or That Feature
July/August 2020 Issue
This or That Feature
This was a fun little piece by Oklahoma Sports and Fitness Magazine! You can read my answers to the This or That questions by clicking here.
Interview with Tulsa Yoga InstructorMay 2020
I enjoyed chatting with Elizabeth Aguirre about how I've included yoga into my running training. We also discussed how I address this with my coaching clients (and Chi Running students).
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The Scarecrow Runner Podcast
August 2020
August 2020
Anthony and I sat down and chatted about all things running, yoga, and Chi Running. Anthony is an Ultramarathoner in my hometown. He's got a shiny 💯 miler buckle and he has interviewed some incredible runners and I am honored that he chose to interview me as well!
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ChiRunning Instructor of the Month
February 2021
I love my ChiRunning community and am honored to be chosen as the Instructor of the Month to kick off the year!
Take a moment to read a little more about what led me to ChiRunning and why I love teaching proper running form here.
Post-Race Cookie CastJuly 2021
It was a pleasure to sit down + chat with Norm and Alison about several topics that are important to me, such as Chi Running, Endometriosis and the journey to becoming a younger menopausal athlete, and why I advocate for other Native American women. I'm looking forward to our next conversation, after my next marathon! You can listen here.
Female Coach L.E.A.D. Milepost #16June 2022
The Female Coach L.E.A.D. are short 1:1 drop in sessions with fellow women of color Certified Run Coaches as we redefine who we see as the experts in the run industry. Occurring the 16th of every month (in honor of our 16 Game Changers), we'll have topics covering Coach / Athlete / Business / Community. You can watch a replay of our Live chat here.
I had the honor of chatting with Vanessa about Masters and Menopausal running and a few things women can do to bring joy and performance back to their running once they've entered this phase of their life. After our live chat, we popped into Clubhouse to dive a little deeper into my personal journey with running through Endometriosis and post-hysterectomy running performance. You can listen to that replay here.
Ella-Go PodcastRecorded April 2022 (dropped 11/2022)
I really loved. chatting with Lisa! This conversation flowed so easily and we got a little feisty talking about menopause and my journey through Endometriosis. We originally recorded in April 2022 and the episode was released in November. After the episode dropped, we followed it up with an Instagram LIVE where I dove a little deeper into some ways women can advocate for themselves as they enter peri/menopause. You can find the Spotify podcast here and the LIVE here.
Runner Roundtable with The Cookie RunnerDecember 2022 (dropped 1/2023)
In this episode with Stephanie Diaz, aka The Cookie Runner on Instagram, we chat about all things running and beyond. This episode has so many good nuggets! We expanded on my own running journey, becoming a Chi Running Instructor, the opportunity to become a RRCA coach through Vanessa Mitchell's Game Changer program, leading a She Runs This Town chapter, menopausal running and how I coach menopausal athletes, and finally about being a Native runner. I was also able to introduce her to Native Women Running and speak about the #MMIW crisis. This is a long episode but it's well worth the time. You can listen here or view on YouTube here.
Runner Roundtable with The Cookie Runner
May 2023 (dropped 7/3/23)
Stephanie and I chat about all things menopause and training in this round! I just love our conversations and I really appreciate that Stephanie is having these "How To" episodes. We dive deeper into changes you can make to your training during menopause so that you can perform better and how to release the pressure of performance in this season if you just need to run for movement. You can listen on Apple Podcasts here or watch the YouTube video of our interview here.
Ella-Go Podcast Episode
Dropped 8/2023
I love chatting with Lisa! In this episode, we chat about running in Menopause. We dive a little deeper into changes that may occur as you hit this stage of life and how to adapt.
Listen on Spotify here.
Diz Runs Podcast Episode
9/2023
Denny and I chat briefly about my journey into running, an overview of my history with Endometriosis and Surgical Menopause, coaching, and how coaches can be better equipped to help menopausal athletes with their training.
You can listen to this episode here.
Women's Health Magazine Interview for Brooks Running
12/2023
I had the opportunity to speak with Madeline Howard on behalf of WHM about Brooks Running Shoes. Read the full interview and learn some more about their shoes here.
Game Changers Mentors featured in Brooks Running Website
1/2024
Game Changers are Community Partners for and are sponsored by Brooks Running. You can learn more about their community impact here.
You are a Big Deal Podcast with Becca Jay2/2024
Becca and I chat about the importance of representation and resources for menopausal athletes. I also share how important running has been to help me work through life after hysterectomy, and how to stay curious in your training. You can listen here.
CanvasRebel Magazine Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Creatives Feature
March 2024
This was a great interview by CanvasRebel Magazine about my experiences in becoming a certified Run Coach.
You can read the full interview by clicking here.
Runner Roundtable Podcast - Boston Hot Takes
May 2024
This episode is the Boston Marathon Edition. In this episode Stephanie Dunlap and I talk about the 6-hour cutoff at the 2024 race and what could have been done differently to better promote inclusivity in the sport.
The Fringe Runners Podcast
June 2024
In this episode, Garrett and I talk about how running supported my journey through Endometriosis and hysterectomy, the importance of providing support and resources for menopausal athletes, and as well as the importance of sharing stories and shedding light on underrepresented communities, such as Indigenous runners. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.
RunTriBIke
June 2024
In this article, RTB highlights the work my athletes at We Run Long are doing to transform trail running for BIPOC athletes and how they're working to remove barriers those athletes experience. You can read it here.
RunTriBIke Fireside Chat
October 2024
In this powerful and inspiring podcast episode, hosts Jason Bahamundi and Aum Grandi sit down with Kelsey Long and Rebecca Bowman, founders of We Run Long, along with Coach Becky Croft, to discuss the vital work being done to create a safe and inclusive space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) runners in the endurance sports world. This conversation dives deep into the personal stories, challenges, and triumphs of those working to bring about meaningful change in the running community.
You can listen on Apple Podcasts here.
Runner Roundtable Podcast - Chicago Marathon Breakdown
October 2024
In this episode, Stephanie and I chat about our 2024 Chicago Marathon experiences. We cover everything from prep for the race to those finish line feels; I add a layer to the experience by sharing my perspective on the race as an Indigenous runner.
You can listen on Apple Podcasts here.
Caffeinated Coaching with Lori HauckDecember 2024
In this episode, Lori and I tackle some of the most 'controversial' topics in endurance sports today. From embracing cultural awareness to adapting to life changes, I share insights that empower athletes to thrive at every stage of their journey.