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The Consistently Good Podcast · April 15 · 48 min

S2E9: Allie Ostrander on Eating Disorders, Recovery, and Running Free Again

Jeff sits down with Allie Ostrander to unpack the highs, lows, and hard truths behind an elite running career. From national titles and Olympic Trials to injury, disordered eating, and recovery, Allie shares her story with honesty and grit. It’s a conversation about performance, pressure, and why proper fueling, recovery, and speaking up matter a whole lot more than internet opinions. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why Allie’s Story Matters 03:18 From Alaska Kid to National Talent 06:40 The Breakthrough That Changed Everything 08:11 Why She Chose Boise State 10:16 Building a Championship Mindset 11:21 Turning Pro in an Uncertain Season 13:34 The Breaking Point Before Olympic Trials 18:49 Taking Back Control of Her Story 22:34 What Young Runners Need Earlier 29:29 The Hidden Cost of Chasing Performance 34:22 Fueling, Freedom, and Running Healthy Again 37:29 Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health 40:18 Two Practical Steps 42:46 Wedding Plans and Priorities Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠ Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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Jeff sits down with Allie Ostrander to unpack the highs, lows, and hard truths behind an elite running career. From national titles and Olympic Trials to injury, disordered eating, and recovery, Allie shares her story with honesty and grit.


It’s a conversation about performance, pressure, and why proper fueling, recovery, and speaking up matter a whole lot more than internet opinions.


CHAPTERS:

00:00 Why Allie’s Story Matters

03:18 From Alaska Kid to National Talent

06:40 The Breakthrough That Changed Everything

08:11 Why She Chose Boise State

10:16 Building a Championship Mindset

11:21 Turning Pro in an Uncertain Season

13:34 The Breaking Point Before Olympic Trials

18:49 Taking Back Control of Her Story

22:34 What Young Runners Need Earlier

29:29 The Hidden Cost of Chasing Performance

34:22 Fueling, Freedom, and Running Healthy Again

37:29 Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health

40:18 Two Practical Steps

42:46 Wedding Plans and Priorities


Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠

⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠


Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.

⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠


FOLLOW:

IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast

YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast


JEFF CUNNINGHAM:

IG: @jdcunningham97

BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub


This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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