Emilia Benton

Contributing Writer

Emilia Benton is a Houston-based freelance writer and editor. In addition to Runner's World, she has contributed health, fitness and wellness content to Women's Health, SELF, Prevention, Healthline, and the Houston Chronicle, among other publications. She is also an 11-time marathoner, a USATF Level 1-certified running coach, and an avid traveler.

What is vertical oscillation and how can it affect running performance?

Learning more about how much height you gain with each running step could make your stride more efficient

27 November 2024

a person running an incline on a treadmill

6 treadmill incline workouts to prepare you for hilly races

Health & Injuries

07 October 2024

This ultrarunner’s latest goal was tragically cut short when she was killed in a hit-and-run

Friends and family remember Rebecca Gartrell after she was killed during her endeavour

09 March 2021

The case for running lower mileage to avoid overtraining

For some runners, from recreational to sub-elite and even the pros, less truly is more when it comes to reaping gains.

12 November 2020

11 black, indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) runners speak out about running and race

'I used to think that if I qualified for Boston, it would prove that I belonged. But the finish line is always moving for those who are not the gatekeepers.'

01 June 2020

Friends and family remember Rebecca Gartrell after she was killed during her endeavour