The British and Canadian governments are tackling athlete mental illness. So why can't we?

She’s a single mom who works as a dishwasher at a Whole Foods in Connecticut. And she just reached the top of the world for the ninth time.

You'd think the fittest men and women on the planet would outlive the most sedentary ones. But you'd be wrong.

Does not being moved by a tremendous cycling effort make you some sort of sociopath?

Pro climber Joe Kinder lost his job for harassing fellow pro Sasha DiGiulian on Instagram. Where do we go from here?

The world’s best bike racer is a woman: Vos, a 31-year-old Dutch superstar with more than 300 podium finishes. She’s also an activist, taking on the fight against gender inequality in a sport whose future has to involve knocking down a few doors.

The tennis superstar describes her favorite exercises and how she keeps a level head in tough moments, on and off the court.

After four previous attempts, the 70-year-old Chinese climber finally stood on the summit on Monday

These between-meal bites are major performance boosters. And they can be whipped up fast in your kitchen.

The new documentary captures the surfing legend's life and tragic death, but leaves out a key part of the story

Last week, the legendary speed climber broke bones in both legs when he fell and hit a ledge after a piece of protection popped 2,200 feet up the rock face

Products based on the age-old concept of vibration therapy are cropping up everywhere, and athletes are some of their biggest advocates

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

Man-made waves, the inaugural World Surf League Founders’ Cup, and other desert oddities

From a climber pitching in after Hurricane Maria to athletes advocating for public lands

Thanks to smartphones and watches, athletes can track more data than ever. But is HRV all that really matters?

What happens when four pro athletes start a coffee company? They channel their athletic drive for greatness into producing the best coffee on the planet.

It used to be that we all slowed down with time. Not anymore.

The Olympic runner, poet, and filmmaker on how she does it all, with unmistakable style

Thanks to a bold movement led by activists and athletes, the outdoors at last is on its way to becoming a more inclusive playground. It’s about damn time.

The Olympian and filmmaker connects with people in ways that other athletes can't. We asked her why.

A long-standing debate on how to optimize your endurance efficiency gets a new infusion of data

The easiest way to recover from the grind is to follow this basic formula, then get creative with the add-ons

A new study probes why athletes like Callum Hawkins sometimes push themselves to collapse

The anti-inflammatory is extracted from the marijuana plant. Is this bud for you?

The Kauai resident puts the catastrophic damage into perspective, after rescuing 75 people himself

It sure looks like it. Bill Gifford on the $100 million legal battle that ended with a whimper.

On Saturday, March 17 Mike Foote set out to push the boundaries of ski touring to the next level.

The enthusiastic backer of bike racing saw highs and lows of the sport

Armstrong has agreed to a $5-million settlement in the federal case. It's a big fine, to be sure, but nowhere near the penalty the cyclist once faced.

Though he died in obscurity, the turn-of-the-century cyclist had a pioneering career on par with Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson. A new documentary and a major ad campaign featuring rap superstar Nas aim to finally make Major a household name.

A mathematical approach to flagging suspicious race times shows its worth

We're calling it: these athletes will dominate the headlines for the next two months

With no official governing body, it’s up to athletes to prove their fastest-known-time claims. But as the stakes increase, substantiating these feats has become more complex than ever. For those who still intend to pursue an FKT, though, these guidelines will help.

This marks the brand's first attempt at an affordable, fitness-oriented wearable

The first woman to ride Mavericks on her love-hate relationship with the sport, competing against other women, and why she never went pro

Ahead of the Boston Marathon, three of pro running's female giants discuss the country's chances (they're very good) of finally ending a 33-year dry spell

Pain psychologists explore the differences between those who finish ultra-endurance races and those who don't

The Land of Maybe features a trip to the Faroe Islands with climbers Cedar Wright, James Pearson, and Yuji Hirayama.

Hopdash aims to help you meet up with local running teams while on the road

Sometimes, when it comes to making progress it's the smartest choice you can make.

At 43, the five-time Olympian seems indestructible

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.

Former pro road rider Iris Slappendel founded the first labor union for women cyclists with one goal: getting team managers, sponsors, and riders to treat male and female cyclists with equal respect, 'cause that sure isn't happening now

Travel, be more productive, get the right degree, and customize your career

To get the most from your performance, you have to accept the unpleasant—and keep pushing

In short, nothing good—and just one bad night can trigger a cascade of side effects

These grocery store finds make it easier to feed your nonstop adventuring

Record holders Orville Rogers and Julia Hawkins know how to keep the running flame alive

The pro athletes, parents, and founders of Picky Bars know where to find the best food and drinks in their town

For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition

It's too easy for runners to get disqualified

We asked our favorite athletes and explorers what books have stuck with them. Then we dug up some new picks that hit the same notes of adventure and awe.

When extreme skier Adam Roberts was killed by an avalanche in the mountains of Washington State, some people wondered if he’d died on purpose. Christopher Solomon reconstructs a life in which athletic talent, fearlessness, and mental illness combined to create an unbearable reality.

You've heard about paleo, keto, Whole30, IIFYM, and intermittent fasting. But can they support an active lifestyle?

Here's what one of the nation's strongest ski mountaineers chooses for both resort and backcountry missions

It's the most reliable performance booster in the world—unless you have the wrong genes

Thanks to new equipment and a more holistic approach to training, they turned a dismal 2014 showing into a commanding lead this year

International federations are putting quotas and policies in place to encourage gender parity at the highest levels. How much change will come of it? 

It’s hard to make a living from just one thing. The champion middle-distance runner, cofounder of Picky Bars, coach, and mother of two lets us in on how she juggles it all.

Get ready for three days of sending in Bishop, California

When in doubt, reach for these science-backed ingredients

The tools and tricks the pros use to stay injury-free

It's not about training regimens or dietary dogma—it's about community

Steer clear of takeout, snack foods, and grab-and-go sandwiches

The British government published a report detailing system abuses by the coaches and athletes on Team Sky

Now that it's all over, gold medalist Kikkan Randall gives us an inside look at the games' HQ

Until recently, the Nike track star seemed destined for burnout. But last year in Boston, after a wave of disappointing races and a personal tragedy, she ran a record-shattering debut marathon. Will the new distance of 26.2 miles save her career?

The climber's posthumously published autobiography gives an intimate look at a mountain legend and takes on new meaning after his death

Former pro Jon Rose was chasing the biggest swells in Sumatra when the 2009 earthquake hit, and he spent the next decade providing clean water in remote disaster zones. Last fall his Waves for Water crew was in Saint Croix when Hurricane Maria struck, so the team did what came naturally: got to work.

We must resolve the sexism ingrained in cycling—starting with ditching the outdated practice of flanking successful male athletes with scantily clad women

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 world’s first four-minute miler has died, but his approach to the sport should live on

Sure, eating less is the main driver of weight loss, but nailing the right amount of shut-eye each night helps too

She just made her first national team—after 13 failed attempts

With the arrival of a long-rumored drink, endurance athletes want to know

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.

Luke Jacobson set out to land a gig at a big ski company like K2. Instead, he helped launch American-built Moment Skis, a small but growing brand that made it all the way to the 2018 Winter Olympics.

After months of speculation, the 36-year-old Australian officially announced today that 2018 will be his final year as a full-time competitor on the WSL World Tour

If successful, he'd be the first to do so. Sure, he's had to bail twice, but that won't stop him from trying again and again.