Summary: This is one of our best episodes yet! So much Real Talk in one episode - we promise you'll enjoy this one. Introduction: Maggie is a 23 year old graduate student who grew up in the California Bay Area. During this time, Maggie played A LOT of sports, but her first love was soccer, which she played for 13 years! Maggie previously had an eating disorder and focuses much of her time on visiting high schools and universities to give talks about research and myths surrounding eating disorders. As a very proud feminist, breakfast food fanatic, and lover of Harry Potter books, we would like to welcome Maggie to the podcast! Questions we ask Maggie include: -How did you get your start in running? -How did transitioning from a team sport (soccer) into an individual sport (running) help with your recovery? -In September, you wrote a VERY powerful post for SRC titled "You Don’t Have to be the Perfect Runner.” Tell us about your desire to write this piece. -Additionally, you followed this post with another in October regarding being good enough. This article poses the idea of being a “real” runner. Why do you feel as though this topic is important to bring forward in the female running community? -Currently you are attending the University of Western Ontario. What are you studying? Why did you decide to choose this path? ...Most important and most surprising things you’ve learned? -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -How can listeners connect with you?
