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A Michigan Runner on Athlete Eating Disorders
Simone Biles' withdrawal from the 2021 Olympic finals showed us how difficult, yet important it can be to prioritize self care as a star athlete. And the issue definitely hits home here in Michigan. Today, a former Michigan State runner reckons with the prevalence of eating disorders within the running world.
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Maggie Farrell, former Michigan State University cross country runner, grad student and dietetic intern at Texas State University
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