Reddit reviews The Long Run: A New York City Firefighter's Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to Elite Athlete

So she mentions the following athletes (some of these are older links, but again simple research shows that none of these people have come out saying anything radically different than they were saying 2-5 years ago).

Dean Karnazes: studied dietetics as part of a bio-chem minor. Believes in the paleo diet and shuns processed food. http://clubindustry.com/nutritionweight-loss/dean-karnazes-ultramarathoner-and-food-science-professional-shares-nutrition-ad

Andy Holgate: in the following link recognizes his weight is holding him back in triathlons. Is keeping a food journal and updating his blog on weight loss. http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2011/09/cant-swim-bike-or-run-with-andy-ironman-lanzarote-bound-.html

an older post but Chrissie Wellington shares her food journal. It's not geared toward weight loss talk per say, but note it's also not "intuitive eating." http://triathlon.competitor.com/2013/05/nutrition/how-the-pros-stay-lean_76179/2



Matt Long (I've read his book before) one of his main motivations for getting back on the road after his accident was he wanted to lose weight (direct amazon link to his book): http://www.amazon.com/The-Long-Run-Firefighters-Triumphant/dp/1609611799


I didn't find anything directly on Jaques Steinberg being related to diet (he's a journalist not necessarily an athlete) ...however the very book that Ragen is listening to features vignette about how weight loss likely saved one of the featured athlete's life. http://www.ironman.com/triathlon-news/articles/2011/09/you-are-an-ironman.aspx#axzz41frHuyOt



Another interesting point about this post relating to how Ragen is an amazing researcher...her title "Sufferfest" is trade marked name of a company that publishes cycling workout videos. She co opted their name for something entirely not related to their business. http://thesufferfest.com/

Hi OP, I remember your original post. Glad you are doing so well.

Have you heard about Matt Long?
He has a book and there was a Runner's World feature. It might help to read about other runners who have been through hell and made it back.
https://www.amazon.com/Long-Run-Firefighters-Triumphant-Comeback/dp/1609611799