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TRAIL NOTES · MINDSET & GROWTH

Mindset & Growth.

The mental side of distance: focus, fear, confidence and the quiet work of becoming someone who shows up.

Running Through Perimenopause: How to Train, Fuel and Recover

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Running Through Perimenopause: How to Train, Fuel and Recover

Evidence-informed guidance on training, strength, fuelling and recovery through perimenopause without giving up meaningful goals.

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Coming Back After Pregnancy and Birth.

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Coming Back After Pregnancy and Birth.

Why a fast return isn't the goal. Building the foundation that lets you run well for decades.

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The Hardest Conversation.

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The Hardest Conversation.

How to notice, name and hold the line when RED-S shows up in training.

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You Do Not Need a Race Goal to Belong Here

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You Do Not Need a Race Goal to Belong Here

Running for the reason that is already yours is enough, no bib required.

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The Mental Load of Race Registration

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The Mental Load of Race Registration

Why the click can carry a whole season, and how to make the load visible.

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Why Your First Ultra Starts With Consistency, Not Mileage

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Why Your First Ultra Starts With Consistency, Not Mileage

Repeatable weeks, not hero sessions, are what actually get you to the start line.

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Weight Loss and Performance Are Not the Same Goal

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Weight Loss and Performance Are Not the Same Goal

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Celebrated. Or backed?

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Celebrated. Or backed?

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Reading Effort, Not Just Data

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Reading Effort, Not Just Data

Learn to read effort, not just data. Building RPE and body awareness so you can train and race by feel on trail.

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What to Say to Yourself When a Run Falls Apart

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What to Say to Yourself When a Run Falls Apart

Practical self-talk strategies for difficult runs, including the Breathe, One Thing, Next Step framework.

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Comparison Fatigue is Real

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Comparison Fatigue is Real

This is about noticing when comparison is draining you more than the effort itself, and learning to run your own race instead of someone else's.

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I'm Not a Runner and I Run Anyway

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I'm Not a Runner and I Run Anyway

If you have ever told yourself you are not a runner, this piece is a reminder that showing up is what makes you one, no matter your pace.

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