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Episode 31: Rachael Reddy on Mental Health and Overcoming Obstacles in Collegiate Running
Episode 31: Rachael Reddy on Mental Health and Overcoming Obstacles in Collegiate Running
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
May 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Rachael Reddy is studying Nutrition and Psychology at The University of Alabama. She runs cross country and track at Alabama and has made All SEC teams for cross country and track, as well as regionals (still with the goal to make a national meet).
Rachael competed for USA at the Junior Pan Americas and brought home a gold medal in the 5k. She is passionate about creating healthy recipes, volunteering with kids, writing letters for others, and of course running!
Questions we ask Rachael include:
How did you get your start in running?
In high school you transformed from a soccer player to a runner. What drew you into running rather than soccer?
Due to your success, you were able to attend your dream school, the University of Texas. What was the recruitment process like?
What did you major in?
How did you know Texas was the right school for you?
Upon arrive to the University of Texas, you spoke with your coach about your eating disorder. What was this conversation like? How did you gain the confidence to speak with him?
Instead of spending your first semester of college at the university, you took a leave of absence and went to The Victory Program. What were some events that led you to seek recovery in The Victory Program? What was your time like here? What was the most valuable thing you gained or learned?
What was it like when you were “forced” to transfer to the University of Alabama?
Throughout your collegiate career you suffered an incredible amount of injuries...hamstring tear, mono, sacral stress reaction, Iliac crest avulsion fractures, IT band syndrome, and currently an Achilles tear. What was this like emotionally and physically for you?
What were some of the aspects of this time that “kept you going”?
Did you ever consider giving up your running career?
How has the rehabilitation process for your Achilles tear been?
A quote you mention in the piece you wrote for the SRC website is, “May the comeback be greater than the setback.” What do you envision for your comeback?
What is currently making you thrive?
What advice would you give your younger self?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?
How can our listeners connect with you?
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support
Rachael competed for USA at the Junior Pan Americas and brought home a gold medal in the 5k. She is passionate about creating healthy recipes, volunteering with kids, writing letters for others, and of course running!
Questions we ask Rachael include:
How did you get your start in running?
In high school you transformed from a soccer player to a runner. What drew you into running rather than soccer?
Due to your success, you were able to attend your dream school, the University of Texas. What was the recruitment process like?
What did you major in?
How did you know Texas was the right school for you?
Upon arrive to the University of Texas, you spoke with your coach about your eating disorder. What was this conversation like? How did you gain the confidence to speak with him?
Instead of spending your first semester of college at the university, you took a leave of absence and went to The Victory Program. What were some events that led you to seek recovery in The Victory Program? What was your time like here? What was the most valuable thing you gained or learned?
What was it like when you were “forced” to transfer to the University of Alabama?
Throughout your collegiate career you suffered an incredible amount of injuries...hamstring tear, mono, sacral stress reaction, Iliac crest avulsion fractures, IT band syndrome, and currently an Achilles tear. What was this like emotionally and physically for you?
What were some of the aspects of this time that “kept you going”?
Did you ever consider giving up your running career?
How has the rehabilitation process for your Achilles tear been?
A quote you mention in the piece you wrote for the SRC website is, “May the comeback be greater than the setback.” What do you envision for your comeback?
What is currently making you thrive?
What advice would you give your younger self?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?
How can our listeners connect with you?
---
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support
Released:
May 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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