Kiera Carter
Kiera Carter has a decade's worth of experience covering fitness, health, and lifestyle topics for national magazines and websites. In a past life, she was the executive digital editor of Shape and has held staff positions at Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, Prevention, and Men’s Health. Her work has been published by Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Travel + Leisure, and more. She spends her free time boxing, traveling, and watching any movie or show with a strong female lead. She is currently based in New York.
Pain on the top of your foot? Here’s what can cause it – and how to treat it
Foot injuries are a common ailment among runners, but they can be tricky to self-diagnose – so we asked the experts for advice on what to know what to do when the pain strikes
13 February 2025
Step-by-step instructions on how to use KT Tape for shin splints
Getting shin pain when running? Taping up your shins may help – here’s how to do it properly, according to a physio
06 February 2024
Set yourself up for success with our guide to training for a half marathon
Thinking about your first 13.1? Follow this expert-backed advice to ensure the perfect race
24 March 2022
Everything you need to know about RED-S
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport can be a real problem for some runners – here’s the lowdown
09 July 2021
The surprising reasons you gain weight after marathon training
It’s not just because you’re running less.
06 January 2021
These at-home cardio workouts require zero equipment
Do these bodyweight exercises when you can’t get outside for a run.
24 April 2020
9 benefits of skipping for runners (plus 3 workouts to try)
The classic playground toy might be the secret to your next PR.
27 March 2020
Do you burn more calories when running on your period?
Do these bodyweight exercises when you can’t get outside for a run.
09 May 2019
Plus, answers to four more questions runners often have about that time of the month
