Project RED-S with Pippa Woolvern - Raising the awareness, prevention and support around energy deficiency in athletes

it’s a pleasure to welcome Pippa Woolvern to the podcast today. A former GB Athlete, Psychology Coach and athlete mentor, Pippa set up Project RED-S with the aim of raising the awareness, prevention and support of low energy availability and it’s associated problems amongst athletes of all ages and abilities. A topic that resonates closely with both Pippa and Kriss, she shares her story of struggling with RED-S, the guidance and support she wished she’d had and the fantastic work they are now doing to help prevent other athletes from going down the same path. For more information on the fantastic work that Pippa and her team are doing at Project RED-S head over to https://red-s.com/ (02:21) Challenges Faced in the US (03:19 Impact of Clean Eating (04:51) Health Consequences and Mental Struggles (06:03) Reflections on Athletic Identity (10:11) Importance of Balance in Training (18:35) Project Red S and Its Mission (33:25) The Normalization of Stress Fractures (33:38) Media's Misguided Celebration of Endurance (34:36) Ignorance in Athletic Training (35:08) The Fine Line of Optimal Performance (35:18) The Importance of Nutrition and Recovery (36:12) Challenges in Coaching and Training (36:43) The Role of Education in Athlete Health (38:05) The Need for Holistic Training Approaches (38:59) The Complexity of Athlete Health (41:17) The Importance of Individualized Support (42:46) The Role of Coaches and Healthcare Professionals (43:45) The Value of Performance Blood Tests (44:38) The Long Game in Athletic Training (45:19) The Challenges of Balancing Training and Health (47:57) The Importance of a Support Network (50:27) The Need for Better Communication (53:42) Empowering Athletes with Knowledge

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