Lane 9 Project

Molly Mirhashem is the Digital Deputy Editor at Outside Magazine, and also authors a womens' running newsletter called The Kick. We chat with Molly about her evolving relationship with running, after a collegiate track career, who she feels inspired by in the journalism world, and what she's seeing in the women's running media world.  Subscribe to The Kick: https://t.co/Fjk0FggNyx?amp=1 Follow Molly on social media: @mollyshirreen If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project. Alexis: @lexilynne Heather: @heatherdcRD If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.

Abby Bales is the founder of Reform Physical Therapy in NYC where she specializes in pelvic floor prehabilitation and rehabilitation. Abby is a lifelong athlete, marathoner, and a mother of two. She has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University. Abby strives to treat clients in the clinical setting and enable women to return to sports and fitness empowered and with confidence. In this episode we discuss Abby’s relationship with running, her career, how women can maintain strong pelvic health, and the long term consequences of hypothalamic amenorrhea.  Study mentioned in the episode:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6374026/ Abby’s Website: https://reformptnyc.com Follow Abby on Twitter and Instagram.  If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project. Alexis: @lexilynne Heather: @heatherdcRD If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.

Hannah is an elite runner, running with the Oklahoma Track Club. Hannah is open about her struggle with an eating disorder and seeking treatment at Opal Food and Body Wisdom. In this episode we discuss her start in running and how she came to love it, her decision to seek treatment for her ED, what treatment looks like in general and more specifically as a professional runner, what challenges she faces in maintaining recovery, recent injuries, and goals moving forward.  Follow Hannah on Twitter and Instagram.  If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project. Alexis: @lexilynne Heather: @heatherdcRD If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.

Megan Flanagan is an avid Spartan and trail runner, personal trainer and founder of Strong Runner Chicks, an online community created to educate, empower and connect female runners, proving that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to being a runner. She ran NCAA cross country and track at the University of Minnesota, where she competed in the steeplechase and distance events. She recently completed her Master's in Public Health at Utah State University and has moved to Portland to enter the employee wellness field. When not running, working or studying, Megan enjoys rock climbing, reading non-fiction, and cooking up new recipes. She strives to inspire others to discover their true purpose, embrace their strength, inside and out.   Just a quick note on this episode, Megan and Alexis recorded this in the spring of 2019, so some of what you’ll hear us chat about is a little outdated, specifically our talk about the Boston marathon which we were both training for at the time. As an update on that, Megan and I were able to meet up before the race and ride to the start line together. We then started the race together and although we split up, we ended up crossing the finish line within 30 seconds of one another and meeting back up in the finishing shoot!    www.strongrunnerchicks.com or on Strong Runner Chicks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.   Follow Megan on Instagram  If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project. Alexis: @lexilynne Heather: @heatherdcRD If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.

Alissa Kolarik is a runner and mom of two. She recently ran a marathon PR of 3:05 in Berlin and is outspoken about body image in the sport. In this episode we discuss her running journey, her current relationship with running, navigating life as a mother of girls, her experience with amenorrhea, and how she uses social media to better the running world. Follow Alissa on Twitter and Instagram.  You can follow Cara on Twitter and Instagram. If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project. Alexis: @lexilynne Heather: @heatherdcRD If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.

Cara Harbstreet, MS RD LD is a Kansas City based Intuitive Eating Registered Dietitian and nationally-recognized food and nutrition expert. In 2016, Cara founded her private practice and began focusing on sports nutrition, intuitive eating, and applying the Health At Every Size model for clients in the Kansas City area. Since then, she has expanded into virtual and telehealth services and serves as a consultant and nutrition communications expert. In this episode we discuss her time as a collegiate athlete, her experience with disordered eating and exercise behaviors, her current relationship with sport and exercise, and being a dietitian who is outspoken about dismantling diet culture.    http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/   You can follow Cara on Twitter and Instagram. If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project. Alexis: @lexilynne Heather: @heatherdcRD If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.

Nicola has a PhD in computational biology from MIT,  is a mom of 3, and is the author of the book No Period Now What? A Guide to Regaining your cycles and improving your fertility. As you’ll hear on the show today, Nicola’s personal experience with and subsequent research into hypothalamic amenorrhea planted the seed for this powerful and informative book. Since publishing the book, Nicola has been on a mission to spread awareness of HA and support other women in their recovery.  Nicola has a variety of resources on her website NPNW.com and she also has a private FB group you can join if you’re seeking support! In this episode we dive deep into HA, it’s causes and consequences, recovery, why athletes may need to fuel differently, and so much more.  You can find resources and support by visiting Nicola’s Website: http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/ Follow Nicola on Twitter and Instagram Of note: This episode has a few mentions of calories that may be triggering to some.  If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project. If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.

We're back! Season 2 of the Lane 9 Project kicks off with a topic we couldn't possibly ignore, the way Mary Cain shared her experiences within the Nike Oregon Project. In case you missed it, click the link below.  Heather pops in to share our thoughts (which echo much of what has already been said), a few gentle reminders (e.g. Eating Disorders are NOT your fault), and how, unfortunately, more women in coaching (while important!) doesn't solve this problem or culture.  "I Was The Fastest Girl In America Until I Joined Nike" by Lindsay Crouse, for the New York Times @Lane9Project (IG) @Lane9Project (Twitter thoughts) @heatherdcRD @AlexisLynne This season, we're talking to Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, Cara Harbstreet MS RD, Alissa Kolarik, Dr. Abby Bales, Sarah Canney, Megan Flanagan, and Molly Mirhashem. Stay tuned! Find more: Lane9Project.org 

To wrap up Season 1 of the Lane 9 Project podcast, your co-founders Alexis Fairbanks and Heather Caplan are back to review the episodes, talk about some things in the (running) news, and share some behind-the-scenes (BTS) life updates.  Quick links:  David Roche for TrailRunnerMagazine.com, "Don't Worry About What the Scale Says"  February Writing Prompt: What I Gained Alexis: @lexilynne Heather: @heatherdcRD If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help.NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237. For more, check out Lane9Project.org, and @lane9project

Jillian Axelrod, student, writer, and activist, joins us to share her journey into body positivity and self-acceptance. Although Jillian may not identify primarily as a runner, she has a long, and at times tumultuous, history with running and exercise, which she opens up about during this episode. Jill also bravely shares the tragic experience of losing her best friend and how she has been moving through the world and facing her grief since her passing. Jillian continues to work toward greater self-acceptance and strengthen her knowledge of body positivity, while sharing everything she's learning on her Instagram account @bopo_blossom. If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project. If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.  

Maria Randazzo joins us to share her experience growing up as a female athlete, how athletics has shaped her into the strong, confident leader she is today, and what we can all do to make the running community more inclusive. Maria co-leads November Project DC, one of the free fitness movement's largest tribes and she does so with an unmatched level of passion and ferocity. Maria has conquered two ultramarathons which are discussed, but remains humble and to relatable to even the most novice of runners. To learn more about November Project and read blog posts by authors including Maria, visit november-project.com If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project

Struggling in Silence: Disordered Eating was My Dirty Little Secret

Hannah Meier MS RD, dietitian and OG Lane 9 Project ambassador, joins us to talk about her journey through hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery. Hannah wrote about her 5 stages of HA recovery grief, and her personal story, as a dietitian with disordered eating, on the Lane 9 blog. On this episode, she shares more details about how long her recovery took (and why), and what worked for her. What I love most about Hannah's story is the fact that she's sharing it along the way—not just the perfect ending, but the messy ups and downs in the middle.  Read more about Hannah's story on Lane9Project.org:  5 Stages of Grief in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery A Dietitian's Truth: Diet Culture Leads to Disordered Eating And follow Hannah's work: dietitianhannah.com, and @dietitian.hannah on Instagram.  If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237. For more about Lane 9, check out Lane9Project.org, and @lane9project. 

Mary Johnson, aka @itsamarython, first shared her eating disorder story on our Lane 9 Project blog last summer. Today, she expands on that story, chronicling the evolution of her confidence, health, and recovery through collegiate athletics and into adulthood. Mary's run coaching team, Lift.Run.Perform., exudes the life and sport philosophies that have saved her along the way—do what works best for you, prioritize your health, and stick with it for the joy of the process.  Of note: This episode has a few mentions of weight, behaviors, and lifestyle choices that may be triggering to some.  If any of these topics sound familiar, or feel triggering to you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. NEDA's 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-800-931-2237.  Links you might be interested in:  "9 Miles With" feature, Mary Johnson Mary's personal essay for Lane 9: "Enough" Lift.Run.Perform coaches  For more, check out Lane9Project.org, and @lane9project 

Megan and David Roche are known for many things–as talented and accomplished runners, coaches, dog parents, and writers! Their latest book, "The Happy Runner" resonates across the spectrum of athletics, and athletes. We're honored to have them on the Lane 9 Project podcast, here to talk about body image, training philosophies, nutrition, comparison, injuries, and more. Huge thanks to Megan and David for their support of Lane 9 along the way, and doing what they do to help our fellow runners stay active, healthy, and excited about the sport!  Links you might be interested in:  9 Miles With Elite Trail Runner and Coach, Megan Roche SWAP running "The Happy Runner"  @MegRoche3, @MountainRoche, and @addiedoesstuff Lane9Project.org | @lane9Project 

This is the Lane 9 Project podcast! Alexis and Heather, your hosts and Lane 9 Project co-founders, introduce the show, and give you a glimpse into what you can expect in Season 1.  Our Season 1 guests include Megan and David Roche (of SWAP running team, and authors of The Happy Runner), Mary Johnson (of Lift.Run.Perform, aka @itsamarython), Mario Fraoili (of the morning shakeout podcast and newsletter), and more!  If you're new to Lane 9, find out more at lane9project.org, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram @lane9project.  Alexis: @lexilynne Heather: @heatherdcRD