About this episode

Amy Sams shares her journey of overcoming eating disorders and injuries to achieve a marathon personal record.

" I also learned the hard way. I did pay the price for several years. I had a lot of injuries, and I was in the stress fracture cycle for seven years. And that was a wake-up call. It really showed me you're not invincible and, and you're gonna have to really learn how to do this differently," shares longtime Lane 9 supporter and community member, Amy Sams. Amy reached out to Lane 9 last Fall seeking support from a dietitian in our Directory, finally ready to fueling adequately as she approached the California Internation Marathon in December (2025), with the goal to break 2:50 for the first time. And, a little spoiler: She did it! Amy has spent decades navigating her history with an eating disorder, struggling with fueling and rest, and multiple bone stress injuries. She has run 25 marathons, but now feels like she's really tapping into her potential. Meanwhile, she reminds herself, she's "allowed to be a work in progress." Build your sport healthcare team—support with fueling, injuries, mental health, and medical support— by going to Lane9Project.org/directory Follow Lane 9 on Instagram @Lane9Project, and subscribe to our newsletter at Lane9project.substack.com

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