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.
Running with ankle weights: Does it work?
While you may feel like you're smashing a run and strength workout in one, it might be not be the best training solution
Here's what 3,000 pullups in one month did to this guy's body
He challenged himself to complete 100 pullups a day for 30 days.
Do you get dry mouth when running? Here’s why—and what can help
We tapped experts to help you avoid feeling parched on your next run.
How to know when your pain is actually a symptom of nerve damage
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This doctor ran 22 miles wearing a face mask to prove they don’t affect oxygen levels
'I feel for the people who don’t like wearing them, but this is one of the things that’s going to help us.
Watch this runner eat and train like Eliud Kipchoge for 24 hours
He runs 20 miles and only eats 2,130 calories.
Can running with a knee brace help with your pain?
Two experts weigh in on what your options are when knee aches calls for more support.
Woman found out her boyfriend was cheating because of his Fitbit
'Wish the story wasn’t real.'
25-year-old keeps running after liver cancer diagnosis gave him 3 months to live
A message of hope from Gabe Grunewald before her death has pushed the former college runner forward.
Trail runner attacked and gored by bison in Utah State Park
One animal impaled Kyler Bourgeous with its horns and left hoof prints on his back and head: “I thought I was gonna die right there.”
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All runners need to read Renee Seman's story.