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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 24): The Powerful Comeback Story of Breakout Star Angelina Perez

  • Lauren Cawley
  • Oct 8
  • 1 min read
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After a redshirt year at Florida and a long battle with an eating disorder, Angelina Perez made a powerful comeback — both on and off the running course. Now competing for Wake Forest, she opens up about rebuilding confidence, rediscovering joy in running, and creating a new version of herself in this inspiring episode of Beyond The Stride.


🎙️ Topics:

  • Overcoming injury and eating disorder recovery

  • Transition from Florida to Wake Forest

  • Mental health and self-identity in running

  • Building confidence after setbacks

  • Finding purpose beyond performance

  • Goals for the rest of the season and chasing All-American status


💬 Watch the full episode to hear Angelina’s powerful story of resilience, self-growth, and rediscovery through running.



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