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Noah Davis swam and biked and ranall without ever leaving home
Settle a bet between me and a buddy. He said there are a couple of pretty good places to ski in the South. I say theres no such thing as good skiing in the South. Whos right?
There are a lot of firsts nowadays, and Erden Eruc's voyage was the first thing to inspire Jonah Ogles in a while
窪蹋勛圖厙, inside, gravity, space, time, whatever: this thing transcended every boundary
We won the European Championship! And all we got was this crappy video.
Ive read a lot of claims recently that exercise makes you smarter. But how, exactly, does it work?
I live in Florida. How can I train for a snowshoe race?
A graceful ponytail helps ease the pains of a childhood long gone
Is it therapy for a society deeply affected by the wars of our time, a renegade sport for rebels who can't stand rules and restrictions, or something else entirely?
Weekend gladiators are lining up in droves to risk hypothermia and electroshock in obstacle races by the millions and contributing to one of the fastest growing industries in our world
Pain is the name of the game at Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, and other big obstacle-course races
While it may not appear that way, Noah Davis thinks that Manhattan and ultramarathons might just be made for each other
Shaun Martin, a Navajo cross-country coach from Chinle, Arizona, uses running as a powerful motivator for high school students who yearn for opportunities beyond the reservation. But make no mistake: these kids race to win, and they usually do.
Three 窪蹋勛圖厙 readers tell us how the magazine led them to do something different
In a time of corruption and coercion, courage was not in short supply. A hidden cadre of men resisted doping, and they paid a heavy price. Here are their stories.
From avoiding a "golden shower" to how much moneyyes, moneyto bring.
An Olympic sport at the turn of the 20th century tries to find its way back into the modern Games
Heidi Volpe speaks with Rich Roll about his transformation from addict to ultra-endurance athlete
When it comes to producing climbers, there's one college that stands above all the rest
The island traps you. Thats what Manhattanites say when rationalizing their inability to travel freely. But with a little crea簫tivity, finding adventure is easier than you think. 窪蹋勛圖厙 fan Joe Sacaridiz, an ad-agency art director who lives in Hells Kitchen, spends spring and fall weekends climbing upstate and winters snowboarding in Vermont. Heres
Katie Heaney learns that rivers really don't care how many times you've kayaked on a lake
For the past three years, weve been inundated with answers to a simple question via Facebook: What are you doing outside this weekend? Behold: your most, er, innovative itineraries.
We asked three hard-charging 窪蹋勛圖厙 readers how they manage to stay supremely fit while balancing work and family. The secrets to their success are easier than you think.
Looking for which candidate's economic beliefs are best suited to the present day? Wondering who's better suited to take office should the next president become incapacitated? Well, you've come to the wrong place.
In a country where a sport that has always represented social rebellion was unlikely to ever be tolerated, a small group of skaters created their own gear with whatever materials they could findand started a revolution
Our best writing on America's obstacle racing craze and the personalities behind it
In Argentina, rival soccer fans dont just hate, they kill, and the violent partisans of top clubs fuel crime syndicates that influence the sport at its highest levels. Patrick Symmes braves the bottle rockets, howling mobs, urine bombs, and drunken grannies on a wild ride through the scariest f繳tbol underworld on earth.
Ever wondered how to survive a volcanic eruption? Not sure what to do when zombies inevitably take over? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Tips for surviving seven of the world's deadliest adventures
A new online bike-rental service provides an alternative to other bike-share programs
For nearly 800 years, the residents of Cu矇llar, Spain, have been risking their lives in the annual encierro. Bill Hillmann traveled to this small town to participate for the first time and to speak to Josechu Lopez Jimeno, who has been running for 44 years and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon.
Sometimes winning just means not losing any blood
Is "running everywhere" a feasible replacement for biking, cabs, and the subway? Noah Davis spent a week trying to find out.
A former corporate lawyer whose back-of-the-napkin plan to kayak from Minnesota to Florida was so awesomely deranged, we decided to pay his way
Kayaker Erik Boomer's audacious plan to paddle 45 miles of the world's hardest whitewaterin a single day
Noah Davis takes a look at Wade Barrett's transition from professional soccer player to semi-serious ultramarathoner
With stand-up paddleboarding more popular than ever, surferslegendary for their sectarianismhave new fuel for their ire
There can be only one super-specific, outdoor sport
These days, top kitesurfers blow away the fastest sailboats, maxing out at more than 60 miles per hour. Dangerous? Yep. Especially when the world's best converge on storm-raked Martha's Vineyard to duke it out.
What does the popularity of a zombie-themed obstacle race say about American society?
Lance Armstrong has always denied Mike Andersons claim that he broke his word on a business deal, and that Anderson saw and heard evidence indicating that Armstrong was using performance-enhancing drugs. His lawyer, Mark Fabiani, sent this response to Anderson's allegations.
Our best writing on doping in sports, USADA, and Lance Armstrong's battle against his accusers
Meaghen Brown is in France, reporting from one of the world's most grueling footraces
Increasingly, race organizers are testing non-elite athletes for performance-enhancing drugs. But is it fair, or even possible, to hold amateurs to the same stringent standards as the pros?
What made Katie Heaney feel like a combination of Pocahontas and Jesus Christ? Standing on a board and holding a paddle.
An interview with the founder of the One World Futbol Project, the makers of a virtually indestructible soccer ball that's being donated to children in need
The International Olympic Committee is set to add a new sport for the 2020 Summer Games, and climbing is on the shortlist. Here's why the Olympics needs it.
David Hill thought he was joining a bookstore-sponsored basketball league in Brooklyn, but it turned out to be a lot more than just thick-framed glasses and set shots
The U.S. men's soccer team made history against Mexico last night. But what makes one win so impressive?
A fundraising trip in Tigray, Ethiopia, next February gives 14 runners the chance to train with some of the worlds greatest runnersand help restore sight to more than 1,000 locals
Fall is here, and the temps are droppingtime to pick a fresh new adventure in the American Southwest
There's a reason you haven't heard of Dawn Harper or Kellie Wells, and it has something to do with the color of their skin
The world's best gymnast is a 16-year-old African American. Shani Hilton explains just what that means.
The goal: cover 15 mountains in fewer than four days and 11 hours. If Sean O'Rourke succeeds, he'll hold the record for the fastest ascent of California's 14ers.
Sadly, not known as "Water derby"
The Russians won't win every medal, but they should
The badminton of gymnastics
There is a man named "Teddy Bear," and he could kill you
The name pretty much says it all
In this weekly roundup, we scour the Web for our favorite long-form magazine and newspaper articles, collecting them here and on Longreads.com and Twitter. This installment focuses on the future of fast food, what it means to be an amateur, and all-things Olympic Games.
It's hockey on a fieldexcept, different
The U.S. isn't competing, and the Soviet Union has the most all-time medals, so why watch?
Men, women, spouses, ex-lovers, and a 71-year-old: all competing against each other
China, China, and China
The goal: Cover 15 mountains in six days. If Crawford succeeds, she'll hold the record for the fastest female ascent of California's 14ers
There's more here than meets the, um, bullseye
Playing Eschaton, a game dreamed up by David Foster Wallace, is like fighting out World War III with tennis balls. It's also very complicated to playor write about.
What does Walter Hagen have in common with a group of novices, swinging golf clubs through downtown Portland? More than you might think.
