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The Brownlee brothers nearing the finish on September 18.

Why Do So Many Triathletes Collapse Just Before the Finish Line?

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.

Warren Cornwall

Sep 29, 2016

Niche Sports and the Doping Problem You Don't Hear About

Cycling and track athletes cause a stir when they're caught cheating—but in smaller (and less well-funded) arenas, others may be getting away with it

Warren Cornwall

Nov 20, 2015

Yes, Quiksilver Is Going Under. But Surfing’s Doing Just Fine.

The company’s financial woes have little to do with the sport, and everything to do with changing fashion tastes and questionable business decisions

Warren Cornwall

Sep 11, 2015

Jamie O'Brien surfs while lit on fire, at Teahupoo, Tahiti in July.

This Is How You Set a Surfer on Fire. Safely, of Course.

Surfer Jamie O’Brien and his team made the fiery stunt look easy. But turns out, it took months of planning and some very specific gear to get right.

Warren Cornwall

Jul 28, 2015

The Kona lottery ruling could have ripple effects on other endurance events.

The Ironman Lottery Is Dead. Up Next: Your Local Race?

Leadville, Western States, and the New York Marathon all use some type of lottery system to determine entrants as well

Warren Cornwall

May 18, 2015

Fast food can fuel you just as well as sports nutrition products, but as with anything else, enjoy in moderation.

The Recovery Market Has a Fake Food Problem

Yes, Happy Meals, according to recent research, make for a surprisingly effective post-exercise meal. But the real takeaway has nothing to do with the Golden Arches: real food—not expensive bars or scientifically formulated shakes—is almost always best.

Warren Cornwall

Apr 2, 2015

Doping Triathlon James Cunnama outsideonline.com Clean Protocol

To Catch a Doper: The Lie Detector Test Solution

Convince the computer you're clean and you get the Clean Protocol program's seal of approval. Any takers?

Warren Cornwall

Oct 10, 2014

CrossFit's Sour Sense of Humor

The fitness giant works hard to polish their public image—to the extent of confronting or even suing those who criticize CrossFit on social media. What gives?

Warren Cornwall

May 29, 2014

OutsideOnline CrossFit NorCal powerlift gym high-intensity ligitation

Why Is a CrossFit Gym Suing Scientists?

An Ohio CrossFit affiliate says an academic study got stats about injury rates in the popular workout program wrong. And it’s suing the researchers behind the data. Should science be scared?

Warren Cornwall

Apr 15, 2014

Why Your Beef May Soon Taste a Lot More Like Fish

A handful of entrepreneurs and nutritionists think it's time to start enhancing meat with the kind of healthy fat found in fish. And the new omega-3 beef is headed for a store near you.

Warren Cornwall

Mar 7, 2014

Are Better Athletes Better Looking?

New study examines connection

Warren Cornwall

Feb 5, 2014

Crossing Swords with CrossFit

When we published "Is CrossFit Killing Us?" fans of the workout went berserk, attempting to discredit the story, the research, and Outside. But the risk of injury is quite real—and it's the last thing CrossFit wants you to know.

Warren Cornwall

Dec 19, 2013

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