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You’re actively running and cycling, but your partner’s on the sidelines. Here are tips on coping with this challenging dynamic.
This view is mind-blowing, but one wrong move could send most riders careening down hundreds of feet
In a new documentary from director Caroline Treadway, athletes like Emily Harrington and Kai Lightner open up about their path to recovery
Three full-body movement progressions on the parallettes that you can do at home
At the 2019 World Championships, researchers gave marathoners and racewalkers swallowable thermometer pills and used thermal cameras to assess the effectiveness of hydration and cooling techniques in the heat of competition
Is it possible to stay in shape at home without spending a fortune? Wes Siler details his gym setup.
After Sequoia Schmidt’s family was torn apart by climbing, her own desire to reach higher was born
The nonprofit Skiku has brought nordic skiing to thousands of Native kids in Alaska, where access to the sport has historically been limited
Between a new wave of sponsored athletes and its forthcoming racing shoes, the legacy running brand wants a bigger piece of the action
A new study explores how inner monologue varies between sports, situations, and experience levels
When faced with the decision to take racing to the next level, Colin Strickland chose his own path
When an avalanche killed Caroline Gleich’s brother, it didn’t end her pro skiing dreams. But it did change her approach to the mountains.
From the outside, things seemed perfect for the former world extreme skiing champion: he had a family, a successful guiding business, and unending adventure out his front door in Valdez, Alaska. But something dark festered beneath the surface.
It breathes and wicks sweat better than any other midlayer I’ve tested
In an uncommon skimo race in New Hampshire, two skiers climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest—twice
Dialing in your nutrition when you’re on the couch can be hard, especially for an active person. Here’s what you need to know.
The company sponsors some of the best athletes in the world, from Emily Harrington to Alex Honnold, all of whom are vying for a slice of the brand’s annual budget to support their expeditions. The process can be as competitive as getting into an Ivy League university—except, if approved, the athletes are often taking on death-defying adventures.
A full-time realtor and a mother of two, 36-year-old Keira D’Amato hasn’t given up on her Olympic dream
Winning races when you’re young may seem like a good predictor of future success, but it’s not perfect
Professional freeskier Jérémie Heitz has transformed over his career and is now skiing 4,000-meter faces in Switzerland's backcountry
Several British stars, including Paula Radcliffe, recently spoke out against an initiative to equalize cross-country distances for male and female athletes. The debate is more complicated than it seems.
If even pacing is so great, why do the best runners in the world always seem to have another gear at the end?
Two new studies find performance benefits from high levels of the sunshine vitamin, but they're not the final word
A new study tries—and fails—to predict athletic greatness with a DNA test. Thank goodness.
Correctly timing all the elements of your taper can give you an extra edge on race day
On Sunday the gold medalist became the first American to take the eight-day stage race in Italy
'Bravey' delves into the Olympian's experiences with depression and losing her mother to suicide
Pronation is out of favor, comfort is too vague, but maybe measuring your "habitual motion path" will guide you to a shoe that minimizes your injury risk
Top trail runners mix running and walking on steep terrain, but even scientists aren't sure how we choose which is better
We asked a range of experts how they see things shaking out during a very challenging time
Yesterday's race had incredible times, but it all felt a little too perfectly engineered
A leading company redefines what it's actually measuring, and explains why that's what we really wanted all along
Can the IOC create an internationally applicable code of conduct for Olympic protest?
After finishing a disappointing 12th place at the 2020 Olympic Trials, he is looking to close out the year with a big win
Do high-tech prosthetics give runners a competitive advantage?
A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated
More often than not, our biggest adventures are nothing like we expect them to be—in the best of ways
Her death is a sad reminder of the ever present risk in mountain sports
With races canceled, Enda challenged its sponsored athletes to set a record on Mount Kenya
BASE-jumping pioneer Jeb Corliss is one of the original madmen, a fiend for the extreme who has miraculously survived multiple crash landings in a sport that rarely allows second chances. Now, at 44, with a self-diagnosed psychological disorder, he's embarking on his most fraught journey yet: into the depths of his own mind.
Switching it up was exactly what he needed
Five items that made our lives easier, from a neck-saving pillow to an acupuncture set
After running 2:31:49 and setting a U.S. junior record in the marathon, college freshman Tierney Wolfgram wants to try her hand at shorter events
A quarantine backyard ultramarathon. Thousands of protesters on bikes. This year brought the unexpected in countless forms. Here’s who (and what) had the biggest impact on the outdoor world.
To pick their two-hour marathon team, researchers tested some of the greatest runners on the planet. Now they're revealing what they found.
After years of effort, the 34-year-old climber motored up El Cap's Golden Gate route and now joins the ranks of Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, and Lynn Hill
Watch Kai Jones send it over massive drops in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Skiers are claiming that there are issues with Pieps DSP backcountry safety devices
Jeremy Jones, the king of freeriding, wants to unleash the political might of the 50 million Americans who love our natural playgrounds
Elite athletes Kai Lightner and Beth Rodden endured similar challenges. Now they want to help change the culture of the sport.
At 59 years old and with a preexisting condition, Paralympic rower Angela Madsen had plenty to worry about as the coronavirus spread across the country. So she dipped the oars of her small rowboat in the Pacific and pointed the bow toward Hawaii. She never returned.
Flowing through a simple set of movements can help calm your nervous system down
A new study suggests that slow-twitch runners can handle higher mileage than fast-twitch runners before showing signs of overtraining
Former Princeton runner Russell Dinkins argues that universities should preserve their "most accessible" sport
Wim Hof's teachings about breath work and the health benefits of cold plunges have attracted millions of followers who swear it has cured everything from depression to diabetes and makes them happier and stronger. Our writer traveled to Iceland (naturally) for a deep dive with the man and his methods.
Even compared to athletes from other sports, endurance athletes have a unique relationship with discomfort
The world’s best marathoner was the favorite everyone was rooting for
'Win at All Costs' is an indictment of more than just the Nike Oregon Project
Building aerobic fitness is the key to making fast running feel "easy"
A new study asked coaches to rank the most economical runners after watching video footage. It didn't go well.
In 'Above the Clouds,' the world's greatest ultrarunner recounts the lifelong effort that led him to the tallest mountain on earth
These films about extraordinary athletes and inspiring activists are keeping us entertained as the days get colder
Coronavirus hasn't stopped Italian heartthrob and two-wheeled avenger Vittorio Brumotti from righting society's wrongs. The cyclist has delighted audiences with his TV news segment "100% Brumotti," shaming people for parking in handicapped spaces and taking on no less than the Mafia. We ride along with Italy's favorite bike hero.
The new American Alpine Club CEO talks about his background, living the #vanlife before it was cool, and his goals for the organization
A new analysis casts doubt on the idea that people are born as "responders" or "non-responders" for training in thin air
The infamous race director Lazarus Lake and runner Ben Chan disagree on whether the running community is a place for serious debate
A handful of apps are rebranding the menstrual cycle as a female athlete's untapped superpower. Here's what you need to know about them.
This high-tech—and high-priced—workout gear looks like it's out of science fiction
A new study suggests that strength training is more important than electrolytes for preventing cramps
'The Stand' has its moments, but struggles to add to the legacy of Tommie Smith and John Carlos
With a little help from technology, Joshua Cheptegei took down the 5,000-meter world record in Monaco last week
After a controversial Australian study's negative findings about low-carb, high-fat diets, scientists made adjustments and ran the study again
Runners sponsored by smaller companies might be in a better position than those who are signed by major brands
Updated guidelines write a prescription for exercise that may be just as important as traditional cancer treatments for maintaining—and regaining—your health
After an exhaustive search of the literature, researchers conclude that, well, it's complicated
Race cancellations have produced an uptick in FKTs, but the obsession predates the pandemic
The ability to sustain a high rate of energy burn for a prolonged period of time may help ward off cancer
The hotter it is, the closer we come to the ever elusive goal of besting the horse—which supports the evolutionary "born to run" hypothesis
Three new studies explore iron patches, injections, and dose frequency
The work must continue long after the protests end. Here's how to start.