Balancing ED Recovery and Athletic Goals
The goals of eating disorder recovery are eat enough, let go of food rules, accept your body, exercise out of joy, learn to listen to
Allie Ostrander
November 10, 2023
The goals of eating disorder recovery are eat enough, let go of food rules, accept your body, exercise out of joy, learn to listen to
The phrase “going to the well” is used to describe an all-out effort where the athlete gives everything they have plus that little extra no
For many long-time runners, the winter represents a time to take it a little easier, be more flexible, and recover from the rigors of the rest of the year.
I grew up running cross country and track, which means that most of my long runs were on the roads or a flat-ish path. Since
After a bad race, my initial thought is always “I never want to race again.” Shortly after, I realize that I cannot possibly end my
I don’t know if it’s all in my head, but I swear threshold feels easier on the track. Running 5:20 pace on the bike path
A half marathon seems like the ideal distance in my humble opinion. It’s far enough to challenge me both mentally and physically, but not so
As someone with a track background, I’ve always looked at ultramarathons with a curiosity. I wondered at what point 8-10 minute per mile pace feels
It’s not easy, possible or even necessary to set aside the tendency to compare
This hasn’t been an easy year for motivation for me. The combination of travel, life stress, the uncertainty of a new sport (trail running), and