WHY IS THIS INFORMATION SO IMPORTANT?
Coach Dobson of the Centerville Elks Girl XC team has consistently developed a program that ranks in the top of Ohio girls cross country and also nationally. He conducted a study a few years ago that is very important for female endurance runners. Why?
From Coach Dobson, "Over the past several years I have noticed a growing trend of athletes on our team struggle with iron deficiency. Dr. Kary states that various research show that 20-40% of female distance athletes could have potential problem with iron deficiency anemia. That is very alarming to me. It is particularly a concern for an athlete who puts in all the work necessary in preparation for a season but then cannot meet her fullest potential because her body will not allow her."
Please read the below study:
http://www.centervillegirlsxc.com/team-information/iron-deficiency-anemia/
Coach Dobson of the Centerville Elks Girl XC team has consistently developed a program that ranks in the top of Ohio girls cross country and also nationally. He conducted a study a few years ago that is very important for female endurance runners. Why?
From Coach Dobson, "Over the past several years I have noticed a growing trend of athletes on our team struggle with iron deficiency. Dr. Kary states that various research show that 20-40% of female distance athletes could have potential problem with iron deficiency anemia. That is very alarming to me. It is particularly a concern for an athlete who puts in all the work necessary in preparation for a season but then cannot meet her fullest potential because her body will not allow her."
Please read the below study:
http://www.centervillegirlsxc.com/team-information/iron-deficiency-anemia/