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Thanks to a growing list of new mocktails and alcohol-free beverage makers, nondrinkers have better options than ever
She won Olympic gold in a sport that chose her. Can she do the same in the one she truly loves?
There are a lot of obscure ingredients in Gu gels. Here's what they actually do for you.
Five athletes share their favorite products to help catch some z's away from home
Hitting the trails with your pup is easier when you know what to pack. Five pro athletes share their favorite picks.
The man who raised the possibility of the feat back in 1991 takes another look into the crystal ball
With climbing making its debut in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Adam Ondra is training for his first gold medal.
Perform your best with these top picks
He’ll win anyway, but we should also hope that Eliud "Boss Man" Kipchoge runs a world record
Last week, surfing became the latest sport to close the prize-money gender gap. So where does that put us on the greater path to equality in sports?
The benefits are still murky, but experts say there's no harm in adding more to your diet
An Italian cyclist takes aim at the sport’s most storied record, with the aid of a controversial fuel.
Elite athletes are turning up the thermostat in pursuit of an edge
Your body could use a boost, but a cleanse isn't the answer
Athletes are especially susceptible to this common, curable iron-deficiency disease
Like any good piece of gear, you shouldn't have to think about your first-aid kit until you need it
Struggles with anxiety and depression can affect anyone—even the greatest performers in sports
Exactly how much power can a human produce? Scientists want to know.
The world’s best-known climber describes his approach to scaling iconic rock faces without a rope
We asked a group of professional athletes about the oldest pieces of gear they still use every day
To keep the small-run calendar project afloat, the photographer washed dishes in Argentine Patagonia and cleaned carpets in Yosemite Valley. But he never made money on it, and now he's decided it's finally time to call it quits.
Athletes share their favorite tools for staying hydrated on the move
Don't let the long days and warm temps lull you into complacency
What did I learn after watching every stage of this year’s three-week race? The supertuck needs to go, Peter Sagan is as entertaining as ever, and Stage 17 was epic.
What a new interview with America’s most infamous cyclist can tell us about cycling today
These women chose to have both a family and a job as a pro skier or mountain guide. But they're often subjected to a public narrative that either villainizes or discredits their decision.
With thousands of days on the road between them, these athletes, photographers, and sports announcers know a thing or two about packing for the long haul
Antinutrients are the buzzy new word in nutrition, but they're not quite what their name would imply
Cycling’s most infamous legend talks us through the twists and turns of the Tour with his daily podcast and exclusive updates on 'Outside'
The Polish mountaineer made history on July 22 when he descended the world's most dangerous mountain on skis
You’ve heard the hype about meditation and other "non-judgemental awareness" practices. Now check out the data.
South African Caster Semenya will challenge the new rule in court, while the science looks a little shaky
A stove to repair a dent and other totally unexpected uses for stuff you own
These pros spend their days in the high alpine and dry desert. Here's how they protect their skin.
The Spanish ultra-athlete has spent the past decade crushing a generation of elite rivals and redefining the limits of human endurance. But when he notched back-to-back speed ascents of Everest in 2017, critics pounced on the claims.
Advice from one very fun runner on how to make every run a good time
Protect your eyes on trails, roads, and crags with these pro recommendations
Scientists point the finger at the brain chemical adenosine for the endurance-sapping effects of mental fatigue.
Building buff digits might take less time than you think, according to the Spanish scientist
The Texan is launching an endurance sports media company
The Tour de France still has cheats, but we owe it to the clean riders to keep watching
Meltzer's secret to success? An unorthodox diet.
It doesn’t always tell the full story. Independent testers have arrived to fill in the gaps.
Don't ride on empty. Eat something that’s good enough to feed the pros.
We asked ex-Olympian, coach, and elite Masters runner John Henwood for his advice
We asked eight athletes what socks they'll be wearing for the Western States Endurance Run
Summertime means our favorite foods are in season. Eat up.
The race, which runs from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, celebrates the amateur superstar
Fast, cocky, and more than a bit reckless, the 28-year-old might be the best ultrarunner in the country. And he's finally proven himself over a full 100-mile race.
Rule #3 when it comes to training for exertion in high places? Adjust your expectations.
According to us, your highly subjective editors at Outside
He was the best alpinist of his generation, a quiet, unassuming Canadian known for bold ascents of some of the world’s most iconic peaks. At the age of 25, he traveled to Alaska to join climber Ryan Johnson for a first ascent outside Juneau. They never came back, and a frantic nine-day search left more questions than answers.
It feels good, but does it boost performance? Only randomized controlled trials can tell us.
Spitfire excels at the curious sport of dock diving, or, in other words, jumping really, really far. That skill has landed him and his owner, 13-year-old Sydney Mackey, five world records—and counting.
New research compares men’s and women’s pacing patterns, and finds some telling differences
Build strength, resilience, and flexibility with this gear
Last week, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold set the speed record on the Nose. But even they're not sure it was a great idea.
Wilma Rudolph won three Olympic golds and was among the first athletes to use her celebrity to fight for civil rights
First he broke his neck. Then he climbed the Seven Summits faster than anyone before.
The Minnesota basketball coach launched Asiya, a brand with the goal of making playing sports better for hijab-wearing women everywhere
Legendary gymnastics coach Christopher Sommer tells Tim Ferriss why all athletes benefit from a smarter approach to strength training
Days after Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell broke the speed record on the Nose, two experienced climbers died on El Cap. Has speed climbing gotten too deadly?
Beer tents, circus acts, and Olympic-caliber performances: the Night of the 10,000 PBs is the future of track and field
Or at least that's the thinking among the elite athletes who are adopting treatments that were once considered fringe. A former EMT turned acupuncturist weighs in on the movement.
Cyclist Tillie Anderson came out of nowhere to shatter records, dominate her competition, and earn the world champion title during the late-19th-century women's racing craze
Six pro endurance athletes weigh in on the foods that keep them energized for the long haul
In 2017, she became the first woman to descend all 90 ski lines in 'The Chuting Gallery.' She shouldn't have to defend her accomplishment, but she will.
Because spending time together is more important than buying new gear
A violinist describes her bold quest to become the first female African American cyclist on the pro tour
The pro climber and free soloist extraordinaire went to D.C. to tell politicians we want to preserve the wild places we grew up with—and not turn them into radioactive tailings ponds
Follow these pros' lead and turn your phone into a fitness tool
Being old doesn’t mean you can’t be fast. Just ask two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti.
They're in your gels, chews, and drinks, but do you really need them?
He's the best American runner in a generation. Too bad nobody likes him.
The do-it-all staples—from $11 to $515—that these multisport pro athletes can't do without
'Play On,' a new book from journalist Jeff Bercovici, explores how aging elite athletes stay at the top of their game
Turns out, even if you don't play basketball, you can learn a lot from the sport and its athletes