Lily Canter is a freelance journalist specialising in running and fitness. She is a regular contributor to Runner's World, Women's Running, TechRadar, Live for the Outdoors, The Guardian, The Telegraph, the South China Morning Post and many more. She is co-author of Ultra Women, Digital Journalism, and, Freelancing for Journalists. She also teaches sports journalism at Sheffield Hallam University and has a PhD in Journalism Studies. She is a keen runner and competes in multi-stage ultra marathons around the world. Lily is a UK Athletics qualified running coach and founder of women's running club Great Bowden Runners.