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It’s hard to beat traveling through Chile on a bike. This travel video from Isc Swoja Droga documents four months worth of cycling across the country’s epic landscapes and unique cities. …
Don't listen to the headlines—you need more than seven hours of sleep to play hard.
The last time I ran a marathon, I got sick a month before the race. Is there a connection—and if so, how can I prevent that from happening again?
Before work beats you down, escape to Oaxaca for vibrant parties, famous waves, and this beautiful beach refuge.
Reed Timmer gets right into the thick of huge storms for a living. So we asked him to watch Into the Storm, a new tornado thriller, and report back on how it compares to the real thing.
More gear companies are making running sunglasses that are both stylish and functional—to improve your vision and your PR
Ronnie Goodman may well be San Francisco's most unexpected half-marathoner. This is the story of why he runs. He recently ran the second half of the San Francisco Marathon to give back to the organization that helped him when he needed it most. A…
After an Ironman or an ultramarathon, is it better to take days (or weeks) off of strenuous exercise, or to get right back out there?
A top-tier down sleeping bag that handles rain for only $230?!? We’ll take it!
This small gadget transforms what it means to communicate off-the-grid
A breakthrough combination of extreme rocker and attention to detail
The 5 best ways to paddle, eat, and sail your way through "Vacationland" this summer
The most common, performance-defeating nutrition mistakes—and how to fix them
Research station loses heat in the dead of winter
A collection of travel-inspiring images from July. Prepare to pack!
The days of the Homestead Act are over. But if you’re willing to be flexible, there are still ways to get cheap—even free—land.
Henry Hawk is 77 and still obsessed with fitness. But lately he's also been focusing on a new passion project: Helping spinal injury patients move again.
The country's latest luxury resort is surrounded by natural drama—from the night sky to the lava fields. Turns out, it's a pretty great place to unplug.
Some plan trips in advance; others let the current carry them. For Amy Ragsdale, traveling with risk takers like herself has helped her trust the process of exploring without a full map, rather than fight it.
When six friends set out on a 63 day journey to paddle over 900 miles through pristine Canadian wilderness, they had no idea a film about their trip would transform into a mission to protect the Yukon’s Peel River Watershed. Inspired by the landscape…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 3, 1964, the federal law is a milestone in conservation and has been used to preserve over 100 million acres of wilderness. This special segment of…
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, just signed with the relatively unknown swimwear brand Aqua Sphere. And it's about to send him even higher into the swimming world's stratosphere.
We've got the Vanagon packed, but where and how should we unload it for a picture-perfect base camp?
A look into the life of professional rock climber Sierra Blair-Coyle. Find out how she got into climbing in the first place, and why she almost left the sport. A video profile from Cesar Lopez. …
Sometimes, the best things in life are the ones designed without a purpose. Case in point, the Hemloft: one of the coolest tree houses you’ll find, anywhere. A film by Dark Rye. …
Armstrong's trusted doctor continues to treat athletes
People with gene variant can function with less shuteye
In the half-century since the Wilderness Act was passed, almost everything has changed. All the more reason to go wild.
To create the next wave of super-athletes, Red Bull has turned to a novel new treatment: trickling a small electric current through the brain's motor cortex. Just don't call it electroshock therapy.
A study shows endurance athletes have chronically elevated cortisol levels—but is it dangerous?
Procrastinators are about to get the last laugh. Turns out you can save 10 to 40 percent if you book a hotel at the last minute through an app.
The Eddie Bauer First Ascent Sorcerer goes from hauler to super-long hauler and can also be stripped down to a day-mission sack. Call it magic.
Sports nutrition companies like Herbalife have been hawking health-in-a-pill for years with no evidence that their products work. And despite edging into possibly illegal territory, they're going to continue to get away with it.
British climate projections show impact on global resources.
You'll never get close to the ultrarunner's 90-plus podium finishes, but his rules will help you run your best race.
An inspirational story about the healing power of wilderness. When Veteran Josh Brandon was a Company Commander, he and his lieutenants taught themselves to climb and found it to be better than any kind of medication or therapy they were getting at the time. Since then, the mountains have become a…
In The Art of Competition, Ironman-turned-author Mark Allen gives insight into the thoughts that helped him race his fastest while living to the fullest.
The Colorado brand says its newfangled suspension is even better than its previous excellent iteration.
Ultrarunner Adam Campbell says he was zapped during the Hardrock 100 trail race this month, but still managed to finish in third place. How is that possible?
When my wife and I go on long runs together, she always manages to finish strong while I fall behind. Am I just out of shape, or do women have an advantage in endurance sports?
I'm nervous about rising ticket prices and added fees. Can I still travel regularly without breaking the bank?
I usually sleep for a full eight hours, but lately my new baby has been waking us up every few hours. Does interrupted sleep still count as sleep?