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Podcast: That Psyched Runner
Episode: Eating Disorders, Perfectionism, and Endurance Athletes: What Do They Have in Common?
Description: Hello and welcome back to another episode! In honor of NEDA week last week, I recorded an episode on a topic many of you requested, answering the question, "why do so many runners have a history of an eating disorder?" I dive into research on personality traits and risk factors that predispose one to develop an eating disorder, including perfectionism. I also look at personality links between endurance athletes and those with disordered eating (hint: there's a lot!). As always, I am not a doctor yet. If you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, please...