Episode 21: Hannah Frazee on Eating Disorder Recovery

This week we bring you a special NEDA episode in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, featuring Hannah Frazee, a former NCAA distance runner who shares her honest and transparent story of her eating disorder, seeking treatment and the process towards recovery. Bio: Hannah began her love of running at ten years old and admits that it was love at first run, or post race party. She participated in cross country and track in middle school and high school and was offered a scholarship to run at the University of Northern Iowa. Hannah ran cross country during the start of her freshman year; however after treatment for eating disorder, came to the realization that it would be best for her to pursue other fitness opportunities. Hannah still runs for fun, and has begun to find the fun in running again without having the pressure of running at the Division 1 level. Questions we ask Hannah include: How did you get your start in running? What was your running experience like in middle and high school? Would you mind telling us about your transition into collegiate running? You wrote a very honest piece for SRC titled, “55 Rules that were Meant to be Broken.” What was your inspiration behind writing this piece? Based on this feature, it seems as though running and your eating disorder consumed you life. How did you know it was time to seek help? You have been working though recovery at the Victory Program. What has this process been like for you? What changes have you seen in yourself? What’s new and exciting in the life of Hannah? What is making your thrive? What advice would you give your younger self? What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? Find out more information at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org and help spread awareness with hashtag #NEDAAwareness.