Mario Fraioli, author of the popular morning shakeout running newsletter, joins us to share his struggles with disordered eating as a young aspiring elite runner. He thought he needed to "look the part", but sacrificed his health trying to do so. While we often focus on the Female Athlete Triad, disordered eating affects men and women, and it's important to bring awareness to all types of experiences. Mario is candid about being "called out" by a friend, which was a turning point that nudged him toward healing.

Things we talked about: 

• 9 Miles With Runner, Writer, and Coach Mario Fraioli
• Runners spread awareness about eating disorders in their sport
• Struggling in Silence: Disordered Eating was My Dirty Little Secret

Find more of Mario's work on themorningshakeout.com (and subscribe to his weekly running news newsletter). 

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.

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