Emily Shiffer
Freelance Writer
Emily Shiffer has worked as a writer for over 10 years, covering everything from health and wellness to entertainment and celebrities. She previously was on staff at SUCCESS, Men's Health, and Prevention magazines. Her freelance writing has been featured in Women's Health, Runner's World, PEOPLE, and more. Emily is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she majored in magazine journalism at the Medill School of Journalism and minored in musicology. Currently residing in Charleston, South Carolina, Emily enjoys instructing barre, surfing, and long walks on the beach with her miniature Dachshund, Gertrude.
Is Running With Ankle Weights Beneficial?
Most of the time, it’s best to keep your strength workouts and your runs separate.
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“The powers of hope and community propelled me forward and got me across every single finish line.”
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Experts explain when your knee pain indicates you need extra support.
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This Runner Has Completed 100s of Marathons and Continues to Find Joy and Gratitude in Every Mile
He kept running through an autoimmune disease diagnosis and credits his active lifestyle for helping him fight it.
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These amazing benefits of exercise extend to the bedroom.
This Dad Lost 55 Pounds in 9 Months By Running on His Lunch Break
He ditched the pounds by changing his diet and lacing up his sneakers.
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“My friends and family call me an athlete. It is hard sometimes to really own that now, but I’m learning to wear that badge.”
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“I want other runners to know that anything is possible, and where you are now doesn’t mean it’s your fate.”
What Runners Need to Know About Heat Rash
“Running makes me feel on top of the world—it is constantly challenging me to become a better version of myself.”
13 Women’s Spandex Shorts That Don’t Ride Up
These running shorts are a must for anyone vexed by thigh rubbing.
She Started Running After Weight-Loss Surgery, and Now She’s an Ultramarathoner
“For a 50-year-old, I am a pretty badass runner.”
After Losing 35 Pounds, She’s Now Eyeing Her First Ultramarathon
“Races & Places.”
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We tapped experts to help you avoid feeling parched on your next run.
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