Erin Kelly

San Francisco

Writer and Content Strategist at Freelance

run coach, writer (bylines include @runnersworld, @gqmagazine, @bustle). i like puns, dogs, running & beer | 15x marathoner. Ironman Finisher.

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Articles

The 6 Best Items To Add To Your Grocery List To Add A Little Goodness To The Week

1 week ago | bustle.com | Erin Kelly

Because who doesn’t love that? by Erin KellyThere are a few rules to grocery shopping, believe it or not. The first is obvious: Never shop hungry. The second? Don’t you dare forget your reusable bags. And the most important thing to remember? Never, ever hit the store without a grocery list. Grocery lists aren’t especially sexy or fun, but they do make grocery shopping way less painful.
Colorectal Cancer Is On The Rise In Young Women

1 month ago | bustle.com | Erin Kelly

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer — which affects the large intestine of your digestive system — is the third most common type of cancer in the world.¹ Every year, 154,270 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and approximately 53,000 die from it, making it the second-leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide.² ³ What’s even more concerning is that colorectal cancer symptoms can easily be mistaken for stress-related stomach issues, making early...
A Doctor’s Back-To-School Guide For Moms With Severe Asthma

Sep 25, 2024 | romper.com | Erin Kelly

Back-to-school season is here, which means that the workload of many moms has doubled — nay, tripled! During this busy time, it’s all too common for moms to let their own health and well-being fall by the wayside. This can have serious consequences, especially for those with chronic health conditions like severe asthma.
Why Runners Are Obsessed With Boston Marathon Qualifying Times

Sep 17, 2024 | runnersworld.com | Erin Kelly

Top experts weigh in on what makes the arbitrary time standards so seductive.
The Importance Of A Support Squad For People Living With Relapsing MS

Sep 4, 2024 | romper.com | Erin Kelly

As a working mom raising two children under the age of three, Sarah was constantly taking care of other people’s needs. One day while she was rushing to her son’s side after hearing him crying, Sarah’s left leg went numb, which resulted in a fall that landed her in the emergency room. Concerned about the loss of feeling in her leg, along with other recent symptoms, such as forgetfulness, a nurse scheduled an MRI.
6 People With Relapsing MS Share Their Best Advice

Sep 4, 2024 | romper.com | Erin Kelly

Everyone’s experience with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) is unique, and everyone’s perspective can offer something valuable. Below, six individuals with RMS share their best advice for those who are newly diagnosed. Doug, an oncologist in Massachusetts, spent the day before Thanksgiving 2016 caring for his patients who were living with cancer. While writing his last note of the day, his hand stopped working, and he was unable to continue typing.
What If You Could Learn More About Your Unborn Baby?

Sep 3, 2024 | romper.com | Erin Kelly

Having questions about your pregnancy is normal. Whether you’re a first-time parent or carrying your third baby, it’s natural to feel anxious and full of anticipation about so many unknowns ahead — “Will baby look like me or my partner? Is sleep only a suggestion at this point on? How will the new baby fit into our family?” Though some of your questions will be hard to forecast, the good news is that there are proactive steps you can take to prepare yourself for what’s coming.
You’re Going To Want To Copy This Influencer-Approved Cancun Itinerary

Aug 19, 2024 | nylon.com | Erin Kelly

Step one: Book a stay at Breathless Cancun Soul. Written by Erin KellyPlanning a vacation can be as exciting as the trip itself — but when life gets busy, it can be easy to slack on mapping out the getaway of your dreams. That’s why, when in doubt, we turn to the real experts of jet-setting: our favorite it-girl influencers.
Discovering Relapsing MS: A 7 Question Quiz To Learn More

Aug 7, 2024 | romper.com | Erin Kelly

Imagine if simple tasks like getting dressed, making a meal, or even walking were a challenge.
Traveling And Parenting Is More Stressful On Women Than Men - And It May Be Causing Vacation Constipation For Moms

Jul 8, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Erin Kelly

This article is sponsored by MiraLAX®Once you become a mom, you don’t really get to ‘go on vacation’ anymore. Instead, you plan the itinerary, sit between the kids on the plane, and spend your trip corralling family members to show up to places on time (and smile for the photos you’ll need later to prove that everyone had fun!). The combination of parenting while traveling can be stressful, particularly for moms.