The Footlocker Curse

Molly Huddle discusses the Footlocker curse, a pattern where the best high school girls in the US don't necessarily go on to succeed at the NCAA or professional level. She explores the reasons behind this, including the different trajectory of girls' careers compared to boys, eating disorders, injuries, and the need for better support for young female athletes.

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241. Molly Huddle on the Ultimate Road Map for Female Distance Runners
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