How I Came Back From RED-S | Jake Smith | Ep 46

Elite marathon runner Jake Smith opens up about running a 2:11 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=131s) marathon to battling an eating disorder, RED-S, stress fractures, and dangerously low testosterone, Jake shares the reality behind elite endurance sport.

We discuss the obsession with being lighter, the physical and mental consequences of under-fuelling, how he rebuilt his health, and why he's now happier and running better than ever.

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00:00 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0) Introduction & Jake Smith's incredible journey
10:15 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=615s) The eating disorder that nearly ended his career
20:30 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=1230s) RED-S, stress fractures & asking for help
30:45 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=1845s) Recovering, gaining 15kg & rebuilding his relationship with food
41:00 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=2460s) Returning to elite racing & proving people wrong
51:15 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=3075s) Training, nutrition & recovery as a professional marathon runner
1:01:30 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=3690s) Race strategy, marathon goals & chasing personal bests
1:11:45 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=4305s) Mindset, pressure & dealing with criticism
1:22:00 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=4920s) Advice for runners, RED-S awareness & avoiding common mistakes
1:33:30 (youtube.com/watch?v=9dgWSMPadC0&t=5610s) Future ambitions, life beyond running & final thoughts

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