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“I thought I’d never get back”: Jake Smith opens up on RED-S and running alone

“I thought I’d never get back”: Jake Smith opens up on RED-S and running alone

by Katie Howard | May 28, 2026 | The Mind Game, Top Story

Professional runner for Nike, Jake Smith, speaks about RED-S, stress fractures and the emotional isolation of competing in an individual sport, revealing how injury nearly pushed him away from running entirely. Professional runner Jake Smith spends most days alone. “I...

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