Episode 172: Sports Science Journalist and Author, Christine Yu

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Christine Yu is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of sports, science, and women's health. She is a regular contributor for Runner's World, Women's Running, Self, Outside Magazine, The Washington Post, and ESPNW. Christine’s first book, UP TO SPEED: the Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, will be released on May 16th (pre-order is available). The book, which is FASCINATING, discusses the impact of years of male-dominated scientific studies on female athletic performance and health. Christine earned her B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and Masters of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two sons and is a lifelong athlete who likes to run, practice yoga, hike, swim, and surf. We are giving away a copy of Christine’s book. Listen to find out how! Links: https://www.christinemyu.com Instagram: @cyu888 Twitter: @cyu888 Christine’s Newsletter: https://christinemyu.substack.com