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Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge
We pulled together a few of our favorite places to camp—some developed campgrounds, some not—alongside America’s most stunning rivers
What to do if you're with a group that jumps into the lake nude and you just don't feel comfortable stripping down
Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.
Watch the waves, watch your children, and, above all, keep it fun
Surf-ready bikinis and one-pieces that protect and flatter
The brand's new paper and wax model biodegrades—and costs only $10
Feeling hemmed in and obsessed with purging the toxins in her life, the author heads to the hot springs of the Chihuahuan Desert
The oldest woman to swim the English Channel wants to continue knocking off marathon swims into her 80s
Probably the most embarrassing article I’ll write this year is also, for your crotch, the most important
If Ryan Levinson fell in the water, there would be no easy way for him to swim to safety. But he decided to live on a sailboat anyway.
Studies show jumping in the pool may be more effective than rest to help you bounce back between running workouts
David McMahon and Sydnie Uemoto, young pilots for Mokulele Airlines, were just trying to log some hours flying between Oahu and the Big Island. Then the engines went out.
Plotting top-100 marathon times for the past decade shows that Eliud Kipchoge’s world record is a huge outlier. The question is why.
Alastair Humphreys wrote the book on quick, cheap ways to shake up your day-to-day. Here's how he builds quick and inexpensive outings around the idea.
An expat travel writer who spent the past five years exploring the two countries reveals her 12 favorite down under trips
Waterlogged, from filmmaker Ben Cox, is a reminder that simply spending time outside can be an escape from anxiety
Avoid coral-killing chemical sunscreens and try one of these safer sun-protection methods
It depends—but you can hold your breath longer in cold water
Ross Edgley is in the middle of a 2,000-mile swim. Here's how that epic slog is affecting his skin, heart, and mind.
These lightweight, super-packable water wickers deserve a place in your travel bag
But be wary. Not all reef-safe sunscreens are created equal.
The third annual International World Extreme Sports Medicine Congress confirmed our collective willingness to wreck ourselves in pursuit of stoke
Hot springs are a luxury, even though you're just sitting right there in the ground
The company behind the smart bike helmet just launched a watch. Here's our take.
We asked seven pro athletes about the no-fuss swimwear they rely on when surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and racing and training in the pool
Over the past three decades, Nancy Hogshead-Makar has established a reputation as the leading attorney and champion for young athletes filing sex-abuse lawsuits. Now the former Olympic swimmer faces her biggest challenge yet: making sure #metoo's impact is permanent.
The horrific scandal in U.S. gymnastics is part of a long history of sexual abuse in amateur sports—especially swimming. The time for lasting change is now.
The USOC has failed to do enough to protect American athletes from abuse for years. Getting rid of its chief executive won't do anything to solve the problem.
Take your workouts and results to the next level with the help of these expert-recommended (free) apps
A new case study digs into the medical records of a lost diver's incredible survival story
When she swam the notorious strait in 1926, Ederle beat the times of all the men before her. By two hours. In a violent storm.
The founder of the Total Immersion method taught people that the lessons learned in the pool can be applied just as easily to life, too
The 65-year-old swimmer has set 355 world records. And she's still going.
From Filmmakers Johny Mourgue and Simon Oxley 'Forwards Ever, Backwards Never' explores the kind of bravery it takes to overcome a lifelong fear.
From 'Jaws' to the creatively bad shark films of 2013, we revisited them all for you
Get maximum protection—and avoid nasty chemicals—with these eight natural sunscreens
The well-known exercise physiology expert likes to keep it simple
These six remote beaches are worth the effort it takes to get there
What does it take to swim 111 miles from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage? Passion bordering on obsession.
On Cinco de Mayo, a group of swimmers will set out from a beach in San Diego and swim south, landing in Tijuana, in defiance of President Trump’s restrictions and rhetoric on immigration
At the cover shoot for the May issue of ϳԹ, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
The days may be getting longer, but weekends are few, and there are many adventures to cram in. So follow the lead of ambitious mountain towners across the West and put it all together into a multisport sufferfest.
Cold-water swimmer Lewis Pugh has stroked across a glacial lake and around icebergs in the Antarctic. What’s his secret?
After a knee injury, Johanna Nordblad took to the icy waters of Finland to heal her knee.
We crunched the numbers and consulted the pros to answer the perennial barstool debate
Last week, at the International Triathlon Union’s Grand Final, Jonny Brownlee nearly lost consciousness a quarter-mile from the finish line. This is the most recent example of a trend that seems to plague the sport.
Power players from around the world don't subsist on oatmeal alone. We asked athletes to share the hometown dishes that are still part of their training diet.
If you’re willing to work hard, conquer your fears, and maybe don some superhero spandex, anything is possible
While Michael Phelps admitted that his expression was unintentional, could it have influenced his gold medal-winning performance?
The late-night punch line is getting older, and some say slower, but he has a habit of piling up medals anyway
Watch to learn about Ryan Lochte's training and strategy going into the 2016 Rio Olympics.
About 100 people in the U.S. drown after being sucked out to sea in rips each year, and new research has experts arguing over how best to escape them. Australia has figured it out, why haven’t we?
Inside the revolution to reclaim city waterways for recreation
Aaron Eveland took his young son dirt bag camping on a small rock island off the coast of Hawaii.
You can hang in Cancun with the rest of the world, or head to one of these less well-known spots for a real ocean adventure.
An American mountain biker narrowly avoided drowning when he took a spill trying to cross a rushing river. Here’s what he did right.
This week, Chris Ring became the first American to swim the entire length of the Mississippi River, navigating around locks, dams and sections of sewage
A user's list for all the travel, fun, and affiliated delights you can cram into a year
Presenting the best trips in one of the hemisphere's hottest travel regions.
The world’s best open water swimmer says fear makes you grow, a little fat is okay, and make sure you have a big scary goal
At just five foot three inches and one hundred and fifteen pounds, whatever Ironwoman Mirinda Carfrae lacks in stature, she makes up for in heart
An inside look at Katie Ledecky’s rise to greatness that will leave even non-swimmers awestruck
This is a longterm relationship that will have a major impact on your lifestyle. It pays to choose wisely.
Inside the wildly successful USAT College Recruitment Program
Although the smart sensor part doesn't actually require the swimsuit