As an U13, Molly ran the fastest ever 800m by an U13 in the UK, setting the girls U13 800m record. She had national and international success.
But post 2019, she disappeared from the UK running scene.
What happened?
Like many athletes Molly fell victim to the pressure of the sport, social media, and wanting to succeed at all costs.
I mean let's be honest what athlete isn't always looking for ways to improve.
RED-S, Racing anxiety, disordered eating, stress fractures, loss of life balance, loss of period, identity crisis - she has been through it all.
But she has also recovered and come out the other side.
Recovery from RED-S, loss of enjoyment, and disordered eating in sport is possible!
Now a healthy, happy, and up-and-running athlete, in this episode Molly shares her story, thoughts, tips, and advice on all things RED-S.
Molly is an incredible person and athlete who sheds so much light on this topic, with this motivating and inspiring conversation.
This is such an important topic and a must listen for anyone in sport.
RED-S Definition - The underlying problem of RED-S is an inadequacy of energy to support the range of body functions involved in optimal health and performance.
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/11/687 ( IOC statement on RED-S)
In short RED-S is where you are expending more energy then you are consuming as person who is training or engaging in physical activity. This can result in a range of both short and long term health conditions. The research is still new, and there may be more issues however these can include issues with:
- metabolic rate
- menstrual function
- bone health,
-immunity
- protein synthesis,
-cardiovascular health
-brain function
Further Sign Posting
General RED-S
https://red-s.com/
Helpline - BEAT Eating Disorders
England: 0808 801 0677 Scotland: 0808 801 0432 Wales: 0808 801 0433 Northern Ireland: 0808 801 0434 ( beat)
Nutrition Specific Help
https://reneemcgregor.com/
https://www.thecrescentclinic.co.uk/alice-murray-gourlay/
Psychological Help
https://www.edexerciseclinics.com/
Sports Medicine
https://www.finder.bupa.co.uk/Consultant/view/278945/dr_amal_hassan
https://nickykeayfitness.com/contact-2/
Academia/ Official Findings
https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/04/22/relative-energy-deficiency-in-sport-red-s-recognition-and-next-steps/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-097700
Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S): elucidation of endocrine changes affecting the health of males and females | SpringerLink
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