Meet the Fighters: Athlete with Eating Disorder
Meet the Fighters: a series in partnership with Women Who Fight An interview from a brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete. -What were signs and symptoms of your condition? Vomiting after eating "too much" or "assisting" myself to [...]
Meet the Fighters: Amenorrheic Athlete
Meet the Fighters: a series in partnership with Women Who Fight An interview from an amenorrheic brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete. -What were signs and symptoms of your condition? No signs of PMS or symptoms of period [...]
Meet the Fighters: Adrianne Phebey
A personal story from Adrianne, a boxer. In boxing, the general thought process is “the lighter you can get; the better”. As a short but unfortunately “ heavy-boned” female boxer, I was often told that I wasn’t very strong and that I would be much more successful at 60kg (some even saying 57kg) as opposed to the 64kg I would box at. It sounded sensible and I, like most boxers keen not to leave any stone unturned, was up for the challenge.
Meet the Fighters: Laura
A personal story from Laura, a Muay Thai athlete, competing at a regional and national level. I first lost my period in Summer 2018, and didn't regain it until April 2020. Luckily for me, I have not (that I know of) experienced any further negative effects of this such as reduced bone density or frequent stress fractures. Here is the context to my lost (and subsequently found!) period.
Bridget Franek
A personal message from Bridget Franek, a professional runner for the Oregon Track Club Elite
