Molly Seidel Returns to BAA Half Marathon

Olympic bronze medal marathoner and fan favorite Molly Seidel i’m back. Seidel attended the Boston Athletic Association’s (BAA) half-marathon on Saturday and said in the post-race press conference that her 1:16:22 finish (16th female) was “not what I expected.” Exactly the same as it was.

Seidel said it was frustrating not being able to build the fitness she wanted for the race, but her priority was making sure both her mental and physical health were strong enough to compete. .

“There was a lot of tension, but honestly I’m excited to be back in my favorite city,” she shared before the race. Social mediaathletes have been a compelling force in many fans’ perceptions of mental health and eating disorders.

Seidel, who did a full two weeks of running training before the race, said he knows he still has a long way to go, but it’s great to build a healthy foundation now.

After pressing pause before competitionWorld championship In July, due to a sacral stress reaction (later diagnosed with a complete fracture), Seidel courageously and candidly shared the ongoing mental health issues she faced and shared her eating habits on social media. We discussed recovery from eating disorders and emphasized the importance of seeking help.

In February, the athlete was diagnosed with Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)and after finding some relief from the drug Adderall, dropped out of the NYC 10K Mini while waiting for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for the drug.

In October, Seidel further elaborated on the hurdles he faced in an interview. runner’s world, Bulimia was the first illness she sought treatment for after college, and she describes it as “on the wave.”

Seidel felt the pressure to “cure,” but recovery from an eating disorder was far from linear, and she was determined to compete in the 2022 Boston Marathon (where she was forced to drop out due to hip pain). I described the bitter struggle that followed.

Seidel has also been candid about his choices. Leave Strava And for the past year, I’ve been on Instagram, giving hope and courage to others facing similar personal challenges by bravely sharing difficult, often invisible topics. There is no doubt that

The athlete has not announced plans for his next event, but fans and fellow athletes will be thrilled to see Seidel back in the racing game looking healthy and happy.

For full BAA Half Marathon results, head here.

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