Stay in the sport you love, through every eason of life.

Low energy. Missing periods. Injuries that keep coming back.
A complicated relationship with food or your body.
You don't have to figure it out alone.

We built a Women's Sport & Health Directory of clinicians, to make it easy for you to find nutrition, mental health, and/or medical support as you play your sport, at any age. In our Directory, you'll find dietitians, therapists, physicians, coaches, and more, all who value women's health and women's sports.

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lane 9 project

Connecting athletes with women's health clinicians and coaches.

Lane 9 is here to provide women's health resources for women in sport. We're providing education on Nutrition, Period Health, and Mental health for women athletes. And we're connecting you to the experts—connect with one of our Lane 9 clinicians, and build YOUR sport and healthcare team, here in Lane 9.

Meet Lane 9 Clinicians

Lane 9 started when two athletes began to talk about their experiences with REDs.
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We talked about disordered eating, missing periods, body image struggles...all the things that may carry stigma, but impact as many as 1 in 3 athletes.

What began as a place to share honest stories, has grown into a community connecting athletes with information, one another, and healthcare professionals who actually get it.

We're just gonna say it: skipping your period isn't normal.

It should be a red flag if a menstruating athlete isn't getting regular periods, even or especially while they're actively participating in sport! This is true from puberty through pre- or peri-menopause seasons of life.

Research has identified myriad long term health impacts that may stem from Low Energy Availability (LEA), a hallmark of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). We are here to raise awareness of LEA, HA, and RED, so athletes in women's sports are eqiupped with knowledge and support to advocate for their health, and longevity in sport.

If you, or an athlete you support, is struggling with fueling adequately and/or disordered eating maintaining regular periods, we're glad you're here in Lane 9.

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MEET THE FOUNDERS

Heather Caplan RDN

is a registered dietitian and running coach. She primarily works with female athletes and active folks, helping them fuel adequately and with flexibility, and recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea. She has spent the past 15 years working with and supporting runners and athletes at all levels, to not only stay in the game(s), but also keep finding fun and enjoyment from sport.

Heather takes a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to sports nutrition. She’s now based in Ann Arbor MI, and loves working on events, clinical resources, and collaborative projects for Lane 9 and the local running groups. Heather is also a parent to three kids, and one doggo.

Alexis Fairbanks

is an educator and running coach. She also has a strong passion for health and received her master’s degree in Health Promotion Management from American University. Alexis was a collegiate runner and continues to chase big goals at the half marathon and marathon distances.

Her perfect day is a morning run, followed by plenty of coffee and cuddles from her 110 pound lap dog, Troy. She’s now based in Denver CO, and manages Lane 9 Project's Athlete Ambassador Program.

Work With Us

Women athletes should have regular menstrual cycles, full plates, and rest days aplenty. Our resources and workshops help shift team cultures and coach attitudes to provide a healthier environment and more competitive athletes. Find the right-fit provider for you, or bring Lane 9 to your team!

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