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Three things even the most experienced runners usually biff
Help! I just signed up for my first off-road race, but I live in a concrete jungle
When Becca Alfafara isn’t Instagramming the best parts of GNP, she working as one of the park’s rangers. From rock climbing to wildlife watching, here are her ten tips for what to get up to in the Park Up North.
Guide-approved necessities for the rafting trip of a lifetime
U.S. champ miler Will Leer leads the way to your next PR
With fun medals and no cops, cones, or 6 a.m. start times to worry about, virtual racing is taking off. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Fun-ify your workouts by running cats, names, or something naughty
Over 19 million people finished one of 28,200 U.S. road races in 2013, according to the most recent report from nonprofit stats keeper Running USA. Yes, those are records for participation and events. And the numbers keep rising as the sport finds new enthusiasts and spawns more organized reasons to run. Here, we pay tribute to ten races that have set the standard over the years—both on city streets, and in the wild backcountry—with cool courses, fascinating histories, and unforgettable atmospheres.
Professional photographer Chad Copeland took a UAV to China for a National Geographic shoot. Here's what he came back with.
Plus seven more products from young companies making high-tech, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing
From eternal youth (kind of) to GPS genitalia, a whole world of perks awaits
Even the staunchest anti-runner can't say no to a puppy with energy to burn
Experiencing setbacks in the great outdoors will bring out your inner MacGyver. Make sure he has an idea of what you’ll be up against.
“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon,” Napoleon allegedly once said. Say what you will about his inherent cynicism, but the pint-sized conqueror knew what he was talking about. Today, runners continue to battle it out against themselves and others…
One mile a day is all it takes to join this growing national club
When filmmakers Christopher Smith and Merete Mueller set out to build a tiny house for the 2013 documentary Tiny: A Story About Living Small, they had no idea what they were doing.
Pain fades, but glory is forever. Or at least until your next competition.
A behind-the-scenes documentary look at the human drama of endurance racing and the bonds formed between Porsche drivers, teams, fans and cars. …
The action-cam maker announced a new camera array to capture virtual-reality footage and its long-awaited drone, to be released in 2016. The catch: it's for pros only at the moment.
The stigma is gone. For years, canned beers were derided for their metallic taste. Worse, the options were limited—few breweries canned beer that you’d want to sample, let alone drink 12 ounces of. Then, Oskar Blues started canning its flagship Dale’s Pale Ale in 2002. And everything changed.
Giving a new meaning to fat camp, Camp Bacon is all pork, all the time
The best stories aren't just on paper anymore. Our (totally subjective) ranking assembles the millenium's 33 best new classics.
Our Gear Guy Joe Jackson puts a fleet of camp chairs through the wringer to make picking the right one an easy choice.
These days, a weekend of camping doesn't have to mean a weekend of roughing it. Watch our guide to car-camping basics and you'll be ready for your first camping trip in no time. …
Chad Copeland, a professional photographer whose work has appeared on National Geographic Creative and in adventure campaigns around the world, had doubts about the quality of smartphone photography.
The oceans are in serious trouble, creating a tough question for consumers: Should I eat wild fish, farmed fish, or no fish at all? The author, a longtime student of marine environments, dove into an amazing new world of ethical harvesters, renegade farmers, and problem-solving scientists. The result: your guide to sustainably enjoying nature's finest source of protein.
In 2001, California passed a law creating a thru-hike up the state’s majestic coast. The trail may never see completion.
Heddoko claims it can prevent injuries and improve strength training by giving wearers live feedback on their form. The tech's still in beta, but we're impressed by the prototype. CrossFitters, take note.
Oh yeah, it also edits your GoPro footage
Soccer’s culture of corruption extended to sponsorships
Wild fish? Farmed fish? No fish? This is no Dr. Seuss rip-off; it’s the increasingly confusing situation that seafood consumers are facing.
Jumping and "plyo" exercises boost speed and power. But they can benefit distance athletes, too.
Forget complicated workout regimens. CrossFit phenom Christmas Abbott shows simple strength exercises are all you need to start feeling fierce
Yes, but first you have to prove you need one
There are really only two: Keep the boat upright, and preserve the ice at all costs
Buy them if for no other reason than they’re pretty
Remembering running’s biggest legend on the 40th anniversary of his death
It's nothing like a cycling power meter and it aims to change not only runners' physiology but their form. Which, in the end, matters much more.
The questions to ask, the apps to download, and the labels to seek out if you want to sustainably enjoy nature's finest source of protein
Research suggests artificial muscle enhancers stick with cheating athletes for life. So will we see lifetime bans for first-time cheats?
Annie Bersagel is fast and smart, and if she has her way, she’ll crush it in Rio
Nobody knows exactly what Ironman will do now that the government has shuttered the Kona lottery, but we have a proposal: use those extra entry spots to grow women's racing.
I’ve heard the ladies get an injury-prevention boost that men don't from going barefoot. Is that true?
Beat the crowds and head for fresh climbing, mountain-biking, and chill-out spots within easy driving distance of eight burgs
The data sure isn't driving us nuts
Thanks to new camera and photo editing technology, it’s never been easier to create professional-quality photographs
The province has it all, from wildlife and rainforests to bike parks and wild rivers
The world just feels larger there—the country, the rivers, the meals, and, most importantly, the fish.
We review four new all-mountain lids and the trend toward MTB helmets with more coverage.