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The Rise of US Women’s Cross Country Skiing & Being a Professional Athlete and Advocate for Climate w/ Jessie Diggins | Koopcast Episode 148


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Episode overview:

Jessie discusses her rise in cross country skiing to become the most decorated US cross country skier in the history of the sport, what her training is like, why she loves being a professional athlete, and how the US women have shattered the glass ceiling in cross country skiing. We also talk about her eating disorder and how it changed her life path when she sought out help. Lastly, Jessie talks about being a winter athlete in a changing climate and the importance of her work with Protect Our Winters, an organization focused on climate legislation for the Outdoor State.

Episode highlights:

(20:44) Building a strong women’s team: camaraderie, mutual support, sportsmanship

(38:56) Nutrition and injury: micronutrient deficiency often leads to injury, food is good, toxic diet culture, you need more calories than you think

(50:11) Protect Our Winters: informed advocacy, using your voice, avoiding placing blame on individuals, making change

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