Words matter. The sad thing is that none of the people who said these things probably remember the words leaving their mouth, but those same words had a profound impact on me. This is not to say that these comments are the only reason I developed an ED. EDs are multifaceted and complex, but the messaging around women’s bodies, especially in distance running, is incredibly harmful. Think before you speak, especially around impressionable ears in a high risk sport. #mentalhealth #eatingdisorderawareness #bodyimage #wordsmatter