Jessica Downey
Jessica is an experienced fitness writer with a passion for running. Her love for keeping fit and fueling her body with healthy and enjoyable food quite naturally led her to write about all things fitness and health-related. If she isn’t out testing the latest fitness products such as the latest running shoe or yoga mat for reviewing then she can be found writing news and features on the best ways to build strength, active aging, female health, and anything in between. Before then she had a small stint writing in local news, has also written for Runners World UK (print and digital), and gained experience with global content marketing agency, Cedar Communications.
Born and raised in Scotland, Jessica is a massive fan of exercising and keeping active outdoors. When at home she can be found running by the sea, swimming in it, or up a mountain. This continued as she studied and trained to become a PPA-accredited magazine journalist in Wales. And since working and living in London, she splits her time between weight training in the gym, trying new fitness classes, and finding scenic running routes. Jessica enjoys documenting this on her fitness-inspired Instagram page @jessrunshere where she loves engaging with like-minded fitness junkies.
She is a big fan of healthy cooking and loves learning more about this area with expert nutritionists she has met over the years. Jessica is a big advocate for building healthy relationships with food rather than building restrictive attitudes towards it. When she isn’t eating or running she also enjoys practicing yoga in her free time as it helps her to unwind and benefits her performance in other sports.
Latest articles by Jessica Downey
I can’t believe this Cyber Monday Gymshark jacket deal is still available for $12 — shop now!
By Jessica Downey published
The Gymshark Sport Windbreaker is water repellent and windproof and it has $48 off in the extended Cyber Monday sales.
Quick! 5 running shoes you can still buy in the Cyber Monday deals — all for under $100
By Jessica Downey published
Spend under $100 for some of the best running shoe brands on the market while the Cyber Monday deals are extended.
REI Cyber Monday sale — 9 outdoor jackets to shop right now including Arc'teryx and The North Face
By Jessica Downey last updated
The Cyber Monday deals are ongoing at REI and you can save on various top-rated outdoor jackets including styles from Arc'teryx, Helly Hansen, The North Face and many more.
The Under Armour Unstoppable Jacket is a staggering 60% off — get this Cyber Monday deal before it’s gone
By Jessica Downey published
The Under Armour Unstoppable Jacket is light, stretchy, waterproof and perfect for exercising outdoors. You can save 60% this Cyber Monday for a limited time.
Decathlon Cyber Monday deals — save $109 on the Wedze Freeride Ski Jacket
By Jessica Downey published
The Decathlon Cyber Monday deals have arrived and it's a great time to buy your high-performance sportswear for less
Forget sit-ups — you only need a pair of dumbbells and 7 exercises to sculpt your abs
By Jessica Downey published
Want to build a stronger core and sculpt your abs? These seven dumbbell exercises are a great place to start. Here's everything you need to know.
The Gymshark shorts I swear are 70% off in Black Friday sale
By Jessica Downey published
The Gymshark Seamless Cycling Shorts provide the best kind of support and right now you can get a pair for half price. Here's how.
Run, don’t walk! The Garmin Fenix 7X is over $200 off in this Black Friday deal
By Jessica Downey published
The Garmin Fenix 7X is a powerhouse of a running watch and right now you can save hundreds on one. Here's how.
15 things to buy in the Hoka Black Friday sale starting at $14
By Jessica Downey last updated
Hoka's Black Friday sale has deals happening across some of their most popular shoes, plus discounts applied to shorts, tanks and socks
Brooks running Black Friday deals — save up to 46% with 9 deals I recommend
By Jessica Downey last updated
We've brought together the best Brooks running deals happening this Black Friday. All products are available to shop now!
I found the 3 best Apple Watch Black Friday deals — including Apple Watch 9 for lowest price ever
By Jessica Downey last updated
We know our Apple Watches and have found you three fantastic deals worth buying this Black Friday.
I've been wearing the Gymshark Elevate leggings for 6 years and now they're 50% off in the Black Friday sale
By Jessica Downey published
My all-time favorite Gymshark leggings have $32 off this Black Friday. Here's how to shop.
I drank the same smoothie as Tom Brady every morning for a week — here’s what happened to my body
By Jessica Downey published
What happens when you drink Tom Brady's favorite smoothie every morning? We tested it out for a week to see why the quarterback can't get enough of it
Run don’t walk! My favorite cushioned running shoe from Asics is $62 off for Black Friday
By Jessica Downey published
I love how comfortable and cushioned the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 24 running shoes are and now they're marked down by $62 at DICK's Sporting Goods.
Hurry! The lightest running jacket I’ve ever worn is $62 off in this Black Friday deal
By Jessica Downey published
The On Zero running jacket is the best wind and waterproof jacket I have ever trained in and this Black Friday DICK's has marked 39% off the original retail price. Shop it now!
I ran a half marathon in these Lululemon running shorts and they’re 42% off for Black Friday
By Jessica Downey published
I've clocked many sweaty miles in these Lululemon running shorts and now they are on sale for $29 cheaper. Here's how to shop
Hip flexors: What are they, how to strengthen them and why you should
By Jessica Downey published
Explore the role of hip flexors and why exercising them can improve your mobility and exercise performance.
Forget pull-ups — it only takes 5 dumbbell exercises to sculpt your back and biceps
By Jessica Downey published
It's back and biceps day and here are five dumbbell exercises you won't want to miss
My all-time favorite ski pants are 45% off in this early Black Friday deal
By Jessica Downey published
Treat yourself to a pair of discounted ski pants before Black Friday. These Decathlon bottoms will keep you warm on the slopes and stylish for après ski.
Garmin Fenix 7 vs Fenix 7 Pro — which should you buy this Black Friday?
By Jessica Downey published
The Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro are both highly sought-after running watches. Here's how to pick which one this Black Friday
The greens powder I use every day is on sale this Black Friday — get 25% off right now
By Jessica Downey published
Save 15% on any Free Soul product or subscribe to its daily greens subscription for 25% less right now
Black Friday Peloton sale — don’t miss these 7 early deals
By Jessica Downey published
Peleton have dropped the prices on its most in-demand products including the Peloton Bike and Bike+, Tread and Row
I test running vests for a living — here's 6 early Black Friday deals I'd recommend
By Jessica Downey published
We've spotted early Black Friday deals on a fine selection of running vests including savings on big brands like Salomon and CamelBak