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Emilia Benton

Emilia Benton is a freelance writer and editor, a 10-time marathoner, frequent traveler and avid amateur baker. She lives in her hometown of Houston with her husband, Omar, and Boston Terrier rescue, Astro.

@emmiemarieb

Articles by Emilia Benton

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Training Mileage: Sometimes Less is More

Figuring out where you ideally fall on the mileage spectrum can be tricky—you certainly don’t want to learn what doesn’t work the hard way via injuries and burnout.

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Health Nine Ways Running Can Benefit Your Mental Health

Running can boost your energy and mood, which can make it a great way to start your day feeling optimistic and charged before getting to work.

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Health Can Running Help Improve My Mood?

The quick answer is yes.

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Training How to Train for Unpredictable Conditions

It’s wise to prepare yourself for the chance of an unseasonably hot or rainy day. Here’s how to train so that you can handle whatever race day throws your way.

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Training How to Train for a Trail Race on Roads

If you live in an urban area with no technical trails to speak of, you may be wondering how to train efficiently for a trail race. Here are four ways to get trail-ready on your usual roads.