Meet the Editors of Runner's World

Director of Product Testing

Jeff is Runner-in-Chief for Runner’s World and the director of product testing. He has tested and reviewed running shoes, GPS watches, headphones, apparel, and more for nearly two decades. He regularly tests more than 100 pairs of shoes each year, and once had a 257-day streak running in different models. Jeff can usually be found on the roads, racing anything from the mile to a marathon, but he also enjoys racing up mountains and on snowshoes. When he’s not running, you’ll probably find him hanging from a ladder making repairs and renovations to his house (he’s also director of product testing for Popular Mechanics).

Test Editor

Amanda Furrer, Runner’s World test editor, studied journalism at NYU and writing at Emerson College. She has reviewed gear and covered other topics in the running space for almost 10 years. Since 2013, she has consecutively run the Boston Marathon. She also has a master’s degree in gastronomy from Boston University and was formerly a professional baker for two years before hanging up her apron.

Test Editor

Morgan is a gear editor who has been with Runner’s World since 2017. She started as an intern ghostwriting The Warmup, a bygone version of the daily RW newsletter. Now, she tests and reviews anything you might find on runners’ feet—from crew socks and compression boots to carbon-plated super shoes.

A lifelong runner and shoe geek, Morgan has been chasing the perfect pair of kicks since she joined her grade school cross-country team. Since then, she ran as a Division I walk-on for the cross-country and track & field teams at the University of Delaware, where she studied English and Biology. She has one full marathon under her belt, and has raced more halfs and 5Ks than she can count.

Senior Editor, Reviews

Senior editor of commerce, reviews, Cat Bowen has been writing about gear and parenting for over ten years. She’s been running for decades, running multiple marathons, ultramarathons, and even once decided to run a marathon on a track inside a YMCA to see if she’d get dizzy. When she’s not testing running gear, she tests baby gear, kitchen tools, and ways to irritate her teenagers. She has an obsession with going back to school and collecting degrees, and her last stint garnered her a masters in gender studies from The Graduate School Consortium in New York City.

Senior Editor, Reviews

Tom Price is a Reviews Editor for Popular Mechanics, and also contributes to Runner's World, and Bicycling. He has previously covered product reviews, startup news, and even professional wrestling across a variety of publications. In his free time, he enjoys watching pretentious TV, low-brow movies, and exercising for beauty, not health. Look out for Tom in the cheap seats at a Mets game or drinking a whiskey sour at your local dive bar.

Director of Service Content

Brian has spent more than a decade focused on creating compelling news, health, and fitness content—with a particular interest on enthusiast activities like running and cycling. He’s coordinated coverage of major events like the Paris Olympics, Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Tour de France, with an eye toward both the professional race and the engaging stories readers love.

Deputy Editor, Health & Fitness

Mallory is an ACE-certified personal trainer and RRCA-certified run coach, who also holds certifications in kettlebell training, sports performance, and more. She has more than a decade of experience covering fitness, health, and nutrition for a wide range of publications, and nearly 10 years of experience as a trainer and fitness instructor. Mallory stays on top of her continuing education in fitness, as well as the latest science in wellness. She has worked with some of the best experts in their medical fields, and regularly interviews researchers, trainers, athletes, and more to find the best advice for readers looking to improve their performance and well-being. As a freelance writer, Mallory's work appeared in Women's Health, Self, Men's Journal, Reader's Digest, and more. She has also held staff editorial positions at Family Circle and Shape magazines, as well as DailyBurn.com. A former New Yorker/Brooklynite, she's now based in Easton, Pennsylvania.

Senior Health & Fitness Editor

Kristen Wagner joined the Runner’s World and Bicycling team as a senior health & fitness editor in November 2024 with a decade of magazine editorial experience. In her role, she prioritizes content that supports the brands’ marquee video programs and works closely with members on exclusive Train With opportunities. Since joining the team, Kristen has caught the bug for running! She completed her first 5K and looks forward to accomplishing longer race distances. Passionate about all things wellness, Kristen enjoys Pilates and long walks with her dog, Koda.

Health & Fitness Editor

Monique LeBrun is a health and fitness editor who is based in Easton, Pennsylvania. She covers a wide range of health and wellness topics, with a primary focus on running performance and nutrition. Monique is passionate about creating content that empowers runners to become the best versions of themselves. As an avid runner and parent, she loves spending time outdoors with her daughter, who often accompanies her on weekend runs as her personal mini run coach.

Associate Service Editor

Matt Rudisill is an Associate Service Editor with the Hearst Enthusiast Group. A Nittany Lion through-and-through, Matt graduated from PSU in 2022 with a degree in journalism and worked in communications for the university's athletic department for the past three years as the main contact and photographer for its nationally-ranked cross country and track & field teams. Matt was also heavily involved in communications efforts for the Penn State football team’s 2024 College Football Playoff run as well as the Nittany Lion men’s basketball team’s 2023 NCAA Tournament appearance. In his role with Hearst’s Enthusiast Group, Matt contributes to both Runner’s World and Bicycling magazines, creating service content to benefit runners and cyclists of all ages. When he’s not out jogging, Matt can be found tweeting bad takes about the Phillies or watching movies.

Director of Content Hype

Aly is the Director of Content Hype at Runner’s World. She started running over a decade ago when she saw a Star Wars themed race happening at Disneyland and thought it looked like fun. Since then, she has run 8 marathons (so far!), and hundreds of shorter distance races. She is known for signing up for 5Ks in every city she travels to. She loves watching reality competition shows, playing board games with her husband and taking naps with her dog.

Deputy Editor, Service and News

Dan Beck is the deputy news editor at Runner’s World. He has led news coverage teams for major running events like the Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships, Boston Marathon, and New York City Marathon. A former collegiate distance runner at DeSales University, he still enjoys running, just more slowly now. Before coming to Runner’s World, he covered track and field and cross-country at MileSplit. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, where the two like to explore the city’s rich dining scene.

News Editor

Theo Kahler is the news editor at Runner’s World. He’s a former all-conference collegiate runner at Winthrop University, and he received his master’s degree in liberal arts studies from Wake Forest University, where he was a member of one of the top distance-running teams in the NCAA. Kahler has reported on the ground at major events such as the Paris Olympics, U.S. Olympic Trials, New York City Marathon, and Boston Marathon. He’s run 14:20 in the 5K, 1:05:36 in the half marathon, and enjoys spotting tracks from the sky on airplanes. (Look for colorful ovals around football fields.)

Creative Director

Jesse Southerland is an accomplished Creative Director at Runner’s World, where he also lends his creative vision across Bicycling and Popular Mechanics. With over two decades of experience art directing and shaping media brands, Jesse has built a stellar reputation for exceptional design and storytelling. Away from the desk, you’ll find him pursuing his love for cycling and running, framing the world through his photography lens, and meticulously restoring vintage audio gear. A hands-on dad to two daughters, he also embraces the chaos and creativity of home improvement, tackling ambitious DIY projects with enthusiasm and humor—even when the results are unpredictable.

Senior Video Producer

The resident ultraunner, Pat is a Video Producer who loves all things off-road. When he’s not producing Bicycling’s Tested or The Cut Up for Runner’s World, he’s out running the trails, testing the latest and greatest shoes and gear. He’s always seeking out the longest, toughest races he can find, including Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, Tor des Géants or setting the fastest known time on the 327-mile Mid State Trail in Pennsylvania.