Elizabeth Millard
Elizabeth Millard is a freelance writer focusing on health, wellness, fitness, and food.
3 Scientific Ways to Enjoy Your Runs More, Whether You’re Just Starting Out or in a Slump
The secret to maintaining consistency and progressing toward your goals? Adding more joy to your miles.
Why Am I Not Getting Faster at Running? Experts Explain
These are the most common hurdles runners face when it comes to picking up the pace. Plus, exactly what to do so you can get faster.
The Dos and Don’ts of Double Workout Days for Better Running and Fewer Injuries
Trainers offer insights on how much you can really do in a day—and ways to get more activity without upping your injury risk.
Refined Grains vs. Whole Grains: Which Is Better for Carb-Loading?
If you’re planning to run longer than two hours, read this first.
Research Says Run/Walk Intervals Can Help Alleviate Back Pain
This study suggests doing intervals could improve physical function and alleviate symptoms.
New Study Points to the Most Important Factors for Boosting VO2 Max as You Age
Jan 12, 2024.
How to Recognize Under-Fueling and How to Fix It
Calorie restriction or simply not eating enough to support your workouts can not only affect your running, but your overall health.
Does When You Eat Your Protein Really Matter?
The importance of consuming enough protein is well established. But here's whether protein type and timing makes a difference.
Can Your Diet Influence Your Injury Risk?
New research on runners highlights the link between what you eat and how well you recover.
How to Improve Your Fatigue Resistance for Stronger Long-Distance Runs
Dec 22, 2023.
Running a Marathon Has Pretty Big Effects on the Brain, New Research Says
No, you don’t have to stop clocking 26.2 in fear of brain damage.
Sleep Deprivation Tanks Performance. A New Study Offers a Simple Trick to Combat It Before a Run
Research suggests adding this strategy into your warmup routine could counteract a night of poor sleep, even before a race.
Don’t Let Ozempic’s Side Effects Curtail Your Running
Weight loss medications can cause fatigue and upset stomach. Here’s how to stick to your training plan.
More Evidence That Resistance Training Is Key During Menopause
New research suggests this type of training can improve hip strength, balance, and flexibility—and improve lean body mass, too.
Do Cold Plunges Really Have Any Benefits?
The truth about whether you gain any advantages to putting your body on ice, according to a new research review.
What Does ‘Cardio Fitness’ Really Mean?
Here’s how to measure your fitness level and the best ways to improve it for performance.
4 Major Stretching Myths—Busted
From types of stretches to do before a run to working on flexibility in general, here are facts to keep in mind about stretching.
VO2 Max Is a Better Marker of Health Than BMI, Study Says
VO2 max is a key metric for many reasons.
New Research Says Negative Body Image Could Affect Running Performance
Body-unsympathetic pride or embarrassment can have surprising effects on how you run.
Text Neck Side Effects Build Up Over Time and That Can Be a Real Problem for Runners
Staying aware of the issue, even when you’re not looking at your phone, can help get you back in alignment.
Feeling the Drag of Marathon Training? Mindfulness Can Boost Your Motivation
A global study finds that mindfulness training could bring significant health benefits, including a better perspective on exercise.
How Often You Go to the Bathroom Is Tied to Long-Term Health, According to Research
A new study suggests it’s not just the quality of your “output” that matters, it’s also how often you go.
Should “Body Roundness” Replace BMI for Health Measurements?
This study suggests doing intervals could improve physical function and alleviate symptoms.
Can Super Shoes Really Help With Performance?
New research suggests these shoes may offer significant benefits for runners—but they're far from the only factor for performance improvement.
Does Aerobic Exercise Increase Muscle Mass?
Researchers examined the affects of aerobic exercise on muscle mass. And the findings might give you another reason to keep running.
Could Your Personality Influence Your Running Style?
New research suggests attributes like gait and ease of running may go beyond physical factors.
How Much Weight Can You Gain in a Week?
Research explains how our bodies react to short-term and long-term calorie increases.
Just One Drink Before Bed Can Sabotage Sleep Quality
Research shows a nightcap can mess with your REM cycle.
How Strength Training Can Improve Your Running Economy
Jan 12, 2024.
Does Cannabis Before a Workout Affect Performance?
Feb 19, 2025.
New Study Helps Explain Post-COVID Exercise Intolerance
Research sheds light on why you may have trouble with endurance once you’re past the virus.
Cutting Sugar, Processed Meats Could Extend Lifespan by Up to 10 Years
New research suggests lowered health risks through better eating could be a boon for longevity.