Elite marathon runner Jake Smith opens up about running a 2:11 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.
New episodes out every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 Introduction & Jake Smith's incredible journey
10:15 The eating disorder that nearly ended his career
20:30 RED-S, stress fractures & asking for help
30:45 Recovering, gaining 15kg & rebuilding his relationship with food
41:00 Returning to elite racing & proving people wrong
51:15 Training, nutrition & recovery as a professional marathon runner
1:01:30 Race strategy, marathon goals & chasing personal bests
1:11:45 Mindset, pressure & dealing with criticism
1:22:00 Advice for runners, RED-S awareness & avoiding common mistakes
1:33:30 Future ambitions, life beyond running & final thoughts
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