Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake's Lillian Knott using invitational to spread word about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Lillian Knott, a junior at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, learned the importance of refueling and recovery after dealing with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake junior cross country runner Lillian Knott is using an invitational to raise awareness about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Knott, a top runner for her school's teams, struggled with injuries and slower times, eventually being diagnosed with REDs. This condition leaves athletes low on energy and susceptible to injury if they don't refuel properly after strenuous activity.
Through the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Knott received care and education on dealing with REDs. At Saturday's invitational, she will pass on this knowledge by launching an educational campaign called "Refuel to Recover." This campaign will provide post-race nutritious snacks and water for runners, as well as post-race recovery information and pamphlets for all teams.
Knott hopes to educate fellow athletes and coaches about the importance of proper nutrition and refueling to prevent injuries and support overall athletic performance.
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