Freelance Journalist and Reporter · Colorado

Jenny McCoy

Health and fitness writer with 10+ years of experience.

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SELF Vogue Glamour Outside Runner's World Forbes Vetted 5280 Bicycling Yoga Journal Colorado Trust

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About

Hi there! I'm a freelance journalist in Colorado specializing in health and fitness topics.

To date, I've authored over 1,000 articles for leading national publications, including Vogue, Glamour, SELF, Outside, Men's Health, Runner's World, and more.

I've also written editorial content for companies, including Microsoft and Peloton. And I regularly report and write in-depth articles for the Colorado Trust, a health equity foundation.

My passion for health and fitness runs deep: I'm a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and I teach exercise classes at my local rec center.

Outside of work, I love to lift weights, play word games, and explore the outdoors with my daughter, husband, and dog.

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Education

B.S. in Journalism — Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
B.A. in Psychology — Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University

Credentials

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Skills

Style Guides: AP, Chicago
Reporting: feature writing, breaking news, fact-checking
Specialty Writing: SEO, e-commerce, branded, sponsored content, and social media

Portfolio

Colorado Trust Nearly Half of Coloradans Experiencing Food Insecurity Don't Qualify for SNAP

Glamour What a Lump In Your Breast Could Mean (Besides Cancer)

SELF What Is a 'Ghost Poop' and Why Is It Such a Strong Indicator of Your Gut Health?

Colorado Trust What It Actually Takes to Make Ends Meet in Colorado

SELF How Gross Is It Really To Re-Wear Sweaty Workout Clothes?

Runner's World What You Need to Know About Sodium Bicarbonate Side Effects

Colorado Trust One Family's Long, Expensive Journey to Obtaining Life-Saving Youth Mental Health Care

Vogue Train Like a Pro: Serena Williams

SELF 5 Jumping Exercises to Help You Age Better and Live Longer

Glamour 40 Most Powerful Women Athletes of All Time

The Output How to Do a Lunge With Perfect Form

Outside The New Rules of Gym Etiquette in 2026, From a Personal Trainer

Bicycling How to Structure Strength Training in Phases—and Why This Method Is Perfect for Cyclists

Runner's World 10 Running Longevity Secrets So You Can Keep Clocking Miles for Longer

SELF How to Increase Your Flexibility When You Can't Even Touch Your Toes

Outside Yes, You Need a Post-Run Cooldown—But Not For the Reasons You Think

Runner's World How to Start Running at Age 100

Colorado Sun An Invisible Population of Parents in College Face Barriers

Runner's World Meet the Man Who Just Destroyed The Appalachian Trail Speed Record

5280 Inside the Electrifying World of Colorado Birding

SELF How Sarah Sellers Went From Surprise Podium Finisher at the Boston Marathon to Pro Athlete

Runner's World How the Turkey Trot Became the Most Popular Race in America

Forbes Vetted The Best Strapless Bras, According to Rigorous Testing

Contact

Let's work
together.

Pitches, assignments, and collaborations welcome.

jennyjmccoy@gmail.com