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Jennifer Heimlich

Jennifer Heimlich is a writer and editor with a passion for all things fitness and wellness. She was most recently the senior fitness editor for Well+Good, and has also served as the editor in chief of Dance Magazine. A regular marathoner, she's written about running and fitness for publications like Runner’s World, The Atlantic, and Women’s Running. In her free time, she leads running tours in Boston.

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Jennifer Heimlich's Articles (40)

Runners' legs on a road training to improve running economy

Run

Running Economy Is a Key Indicator of Performance—Here’s How to Improve It

An close-up photo of an athlete holding a candy bar that she's taken a bite out of before her workout.

Nutrition

Why So Many Athletes Eat Candy or Other Forms of Sugar Before, During, or After Workouts

A close-up photo of runners' lower bodies quickly running a marathon.

Nutrition

What to Eat After a Marathon, from Finish Line to the Following Week

Woman in a purple shirt and grey shorts doing the run-walk method outside past a blank wall

Run

How to Use the Run-Walk Method to Run Longer, Faster, and with Less Effort

A woman foam rolling her right calf before a workout.

Stretching + Mobility

Is It Better to Foam Roll Before or After a Workout? Here’s How to Decide

Man stretching outside in morning sunlight as part of marathon strength training

Marathon + Racing

How to Incorporate Strength Work Into Your Marathon Training Plan