Dear Runner Bod is a podcast hosted by anti-diet running dietitian & body image coach, Serena Marie RD. Dear Runner Bod’s mission is to empower females to embrace their body as a runner’s body no matter their level of fitness, shape or size. I am hoping to interview experts in the running community who can provide advice on how to cultivate health, fitness, resiliency and self-compassion as a female runner.
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Dear Runner Bod is a podcast hosted by anti-diet running dietitian & body image coach, Serena Marie RD. Dear Runner Bod’s mission is to empower females to embrace their body as a runner’s body no matter their level of fitness, shape or size. I am hoping to interview experts in the running community who can provide advice on how to cultivate health, fitness, resiliency and self-compassion as a female runner.
The Silent Performance Killer Hiding in Women’s Running
Dear Runner Bod,
36 minutes
1 month ago
The Silent Performance Killer Hiding in Women’s Running
Most women runners think RED-S is something that happens to “other athletes.” In reality? It’s one of the most common reasons female runners struggle with fatigue, plateaus, nagging injuries, missing periods, and feeling like their training just… isn’t working.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what RED-S actually is, why it doesn’t start with weight loss or appearance, and how it quietly impacts your hormones, metabolism, recovery, bone health, and performance.
You’ll learn:
Why RED-S is an energy availability issue, not a diet issue
The surprising symptoms runners mistake as “normal”
How missing or irregular periods act as a giant red flag
Where women unintentionally create RED-S in their training
The performance transformation that happens when you finally fuel enough
If you’ve been hitting your miles but not seeing the progress you expect, this episode is a must-listen.
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Dear Runner Bod,
Dear Runner Bod is a podcast hosted by anti-diet running dietitian & body image coach, Serena Marie RD. Dear Runner Bod’s mission is to empower females to embrace their body as a runner’s body no matter their level of fitness, shape or size. I am hoping to interview experts in the running community who can provide advice on how to cultivate health, fitness, resiliency and self-compassion as a female runner.
