Jen Benson

Ultrarunning writer & PhD researcher interested in phenomenology, embodiment, endurance, affordances.

[Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @NBTiller]

Thrilled to announce that THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS LIE launches this Thursday, 16th July, in Europe, and is available for preorder in the US and Canada.

🇬🇧🇪🇺https://t.co/Oq1CmiJK39,
🇺🇸🇨🇦https://t.co/sBbgJey3bW

#Health #wellness #fitness #con #pseudoscience
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[British Society for Phenomenology @BritishPhen]

'Lived Experience and Self-Understanding: Phenomenological Research in Psychiatry' - Matthew Ratcliffe - Online

Friday, Feb 6th, 2026

Hosted by the Laboratory for Phenomenological Research

https://t.co/uJJsbOoIK3

#Phenomenology #Philosophy

[Panteleimon ("Paddy") Ekkekakis @Ekkekakis]

Arguably the most important project in the history of exercise science thus far. Equally enlightening is the accompanying "Reflections" paper. This conversation is long overdue. Congrats to @JennyMurphy2 for this incredible achievement and to @SportsMedicineJ for publishing these papers.

https://t.co/tFfjySohBD
https://t.co/2Ka4pAO1Wd

[MOVE AGAINST CANCER Charity @MOVEcharity]

🙏 WOW! WONDERFUL NEWS!
🏃‍♂️ We’ve known for years that exercise is good for people with cancer.
📢 Now important new research provides proof.
⭐ ''This study’s a gamechanger!'' - says @lucygoss.
👀 Find out more here: https://t.co/X7wqu8zjQ1

[Kirsty Sale @ElliottSale]

Myth busting is so important! At the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport @McrInstSport we are committed to conducting and sharing credible research evidence, which will empower girls and women in sport. Huge thanks to @sportsagentspod for such an insightful discussion.

[Jen Benson @jen_b308]

@emilytwrites Yesterday

[British Society for Phenomenology @BritishPhen]

CALL FOR PAPERS – Touching time: duration, bodies, politics
BSP 2025 International Symposium with University of Tilburg & Netherlands Institute for Cultural Analysis
Tilburg, Netherlands. 23-24th June
In-person and online. Free.
https://t.co/zFumcPegvg
#Phenomenology #Philosophy

[lucy gossage @lucygoss]

A race for closure. My why’ for going back to the Spine race.

https://t.co/8Biiu8e3xu

[Jen Benson @jen_b308]

@NBTiller Thank you Nick! 🙏

[Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @NBTiller]

Congratulations, Jen @jen_b308, on the publication of your new book. And great job integrating the science into the conversation. #UltraRunning

[iRunFar @iRunFar]

Tara Dower set a new overall supported fastest known time (FKT) on the 2,197-mile Appalachian Trail, breaking not only the former women’s record but also the men’s.

She also raised nearly $40,000 for Girls on the Run. You can still donate to her fundraiser at the link in the article.

Our full conversation with Tara: https://t.co/ryfzg2Zm63

[David Roche @MountainRoche]

🚨One of the best endurance achievements OF ALL TIME is happening right now!🚨 Tara Dower is on her way to setting the Appalachian Trail FKT overall (beating all men too) barring incident or injury, with under 50k to go and 24 hours to do it. This is an absolutely mind-boggling achievement from a once-in-a-generation athlete. Tara is showing that humans are capable of way more than we might even know!

@iRunFar @trailrunnermag @aidstationfireb

She is coached by @Meg_Runs_Happy (like I was for Leadville). It turns out that speed can go a long way 🔥

GO TARA GO!!!! Follow her: https://t.co/rqZtrHNcSF

[Jen & Sim Benson @jenandsim]

My book on the history, science & stories of women in ultrarunning is out Thursday with @Octopus_Books! Alongside my attempts to run 100 miles, there are interviews with many incredible #ultrarunning #women & experts in the psychology & physiology of ultra endurance #ThePathWeRun

[Early Career Qualitative Health Researcher Network @ECQHRN]

📣 We are VERY excited for our upcoming event on the 27/09/24, 12:30 BST: "Supporting PhD Researchers Doing Qualitative Health Research: A Special Event" - Join us to share your PhD research, ideas, issues, and get feedback & support!
Register here: https://t.co/3sfMGmdjdf

[Timmy Crowe @timmy400h]

If you have a few moments to listen to this interview as a parent with your child.
Possible one of the best post race interviews I have ever watched #PlayOn

[Dr Joanne Hill @drjoannehill]

I'm ready for #qrse2024 starting tomorrow - presenting Wednesday on a co-designed girls' running programme and later on risk and vulnerability for women trail runners 🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ meanwhile here's the extent of my photos this evening on the Bath walking tour!

[Mslexia ✨ @Mslexia]

All emerging writers schemes should include writers over 40 – writers can emerge at any age, and women writers especially are frequently prevented from taking up writing until later in life (as we well know)!
https://t.co/XIdVbNKSxi

[Michael Crawley @mphcrawley]

To the Limit, my exploration of the varied meanings endurance has to people around the world, is out on September 12th with @BloomsburySport, and available to pre-order here: https://t.co/MJYr8Spk48:

[Ben Singh PhD @BenSinghPhD]

Do apps improve our lifestyle?

New research shows that apps:

⬆️1329 steps/d
⬆️MVPA 55min/wk
⬆️Total PA 45min/wk
⬆️Fruit+veg 0.5 serve/d
⬆️Sleep
⬇️Sedentary time −426min/wk
⬇️Energy intake −103cals/d
⬇️Fat consumption −5.5g/d
⬇️Bodyweight −1.9kg

https://t.co/iPaFVa6ntc

[iRunFar @iRunFar]

Congratulations to Iris Cooper, the final finisher of the 2024 Western States 100. With her loved ones, she crossed the line in 29:56:10. #WS100