Breakfast Club: August 28, 2020

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curated running news & curious content 

My wife and I spent a week in Colorado, visiting with family. It was a beautiful Rocky Mountain reprieve.

Good morning! 

If you are in California, I hope you're staying safe and cool amid (yet another) heat wave. Let's jump right in:

Heard on the run

"According to my running résumé, I had it all, but inside I was struggling with OCD, crippling anxiety and bulimia." Molly Seidel describes how she battled an eating disorder throughout college, sought treatment, and built a support system that let her qualify for the Olympics. (ESPN)

Would you pay a subscription for running shoes? On Running is introducing a new service based around a fully recyclable plant-based shoe. Runners never own the shoe, but pay $30 every month and receive new pairs as needed. More info. (Outside, On Running)

No fancy carbon-plate shoes. No ridiculous Crossfit routine. Just good vibes on a treadmill. (Twitter)

"Please, sir, no politics. We're ultrarunners." A runner …