Weight-inclusive dietitian, writer, & change maker.

Heather Caplan

About Heather

Heather Caplan is a writer, running coach, and weight-inclusive practitioner. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who has founded several innovative, community-oriented companies and projects, a parent to three kiddos, and a runner (for fun!). 

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Heather co-founded the Lane 9 Project (L9P), with Alexis Fairbanks, to share the stories and experiences of athletes who struggle(d) with disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia. L9P is working to reduce Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS), and to keep more athletes in women's sports. Heather is both a Running Coach through Lane 9, and leads their national clinical directory and membership.

 Their work has been featured in the Washington Post and NBC News.

Heather has been practicing weight-inclusive, non-diet nutrition for over 15 years, primarily working with active people who struggle with fueling for performance, having flexibility with food, and maintaining regular periods while competing. She works with athletes at all levels, and in various seasons of life.

If you're training for a 5K or a marathon, want to learn how to fuel for your sport and your life, and know that a flexible approach to nutrition would feel most supportive to you, go to the Contact page to get started!

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