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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 (66)

A runner eating an apple shortly before, during, or after a run on the beach. She is preventing runger by taking in some fuel.

Nutrition

Always Feel Ravenous After a Long Run? Here Are 6 Tips for Preventing ‘Runger’

A back view of a runner sitting outside on a step and eating a banana. Bananas are great high-carb foods for runners.

Nutrition

9 High Carb-Foods to Power Any Run, According to Dietitians

Blurry shot of people's feet while running a marathon.

Marathon + Racing

How to Mentally Break Up a Marathon Into More Manageable Chunks, According to Pros

A woman stretching her legs before an outdoor run, honing in on her marathon mindset as she trains.

Marathon + Racing

16 Helpful Ways to Mentally Prepare for a Marathon, from Training to Start Line

Woman practicing how to stop overstriding while runing outside.

Run

What Does It Mean to Overstride While Running? Plus, How to Dial-In Your Form

A close-up photo of a runner sitting on the ground, rubbing one of their feet as they deal with numb feet when running.

Health

Why Your Feet May Feel Numb When Running, According to Experts