RED-S & Eating Disorder in Sport Resources
RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)
Various resources to help your understanding of what RED-S is, why it's important and how disordered eating and under fueling impacts your athletic performance and everyday living
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Resources
Books
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Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman​
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​Lauren Fleshman shares her personal story as a athlete in collegiate athletics and how overall, "female collegiate athletes routinely fall victim to injury, eating disorders, or mental health struggles as they try to force their way past a natural dip in performance for women of their age"
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Youtube
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Allie Ostrander Youtube Channel
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An elite runner shares her story with an eating disorder, talks about mental health, getting through tough workouts, and dealing with injuries​
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Podcasts
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RED-S Recovery Project Podcast
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A podcast dedicated to supporting athletes who are experiencing the effects of RED-S, understanding RED-S, and to raise awareness​
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A discussion with professional runner, Elise Cranny, about her journey with RED-S
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
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What is it and why does it matter
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Websites
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A location dedicated to helping you become the best athlete you can be with helpful resources and educational​
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How Professional Runner Elise Cranny Got her Life Back
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Elise was suffering from RED-S, but didn't recognize it right away. She rested, ate lots of food, and went on her way to win a national title​
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What Maggie Learned as a Collegiate Athlete
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Maggie shares her story of how she became a high level runner, dealing with an eating disorder and raising awareness for a non-profit​
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The Connection Between Overreaching and Low Energy Availability
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The implications of overreaching and LEA in relation to performance​
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The Condition that is Silently Sidelining Athletes
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Understanding the "Female Athlete Triad" and it's relation to RED-S​
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Working with a Changing Female Body to Help Performanc
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In a Sports World Built for Men, Lauren Fleshman Educates Females on Working with your Body to Aid Performance
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Connection Between Disordered Eating, Exercise Dependence, and Fueling
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A recent study done on trail runners discusses the prevalence of under fueling​
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A Healthier Climb to the Top: Eating Disorders in Sports
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Improving the relationship between sport and athlete​
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Information on what RED-S is, performance and health implications, evolution of RED-S, the risk, practical tips for coaches, and treatment​
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Instagram Accounts
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