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We could all take ourselves a little less seriously
Last week, the shoe company announced that it will sponsor runners Alysia Montaño and Tina Muir
If the qualifying standard gets harder, will it dissuade runners from aiming high?
Harold Bennally wanted to run the Boston Marathon in moccasins. So he planned a fundraiser on the Navajo Nation to get there.
The simple story of an unfair shoe with “springs” doesn’t capture the true complexity of the ongoing debate about technology in footwear
The legendary ultrarunner's top trails, both near and far
Iain Mickle's secret to tackling sub-three-hour marathons late into his fifties? Running buddies.
Play hard, but go easy on your wallet
Helpful advice, like "break your fall with your elbows, tailbone, kneecaps, or face"
Expert advice to help you recover fast, stay injury-free, and have fun in the mountains
Extend that layover—these megacities have plenty of outdoor activities within an hour or two of downtown
When Rebecca Mehra tried to unplug a broken oven, she almost ended her track season—or worse
With over 1,300 feet of climbing, the race will favor "grinders"
Comfort and performance that doesn't look sloppy
Even casual drinkers may get a few cravings as they go cold turkey. Here's how to beat them.
Loki is one of three dogs to ever accomplish this feat
It's a new year, and the LetsRun message boards are making some adjustments
Researchers deploy machine learning to match running styles to the risk of different types of injury
It's not easy to make a living as a professional mountain runner, but the globe-trotting Coloradan is doing it on his own terms. We sent our writer on a weeklong bus trip with Gates (and a bunch of sweaty strangers) to find out more.
To better push your limits, try swearing off some of your most familiar crutches now and then
Work hard, play hard—that's how many of us live today. But it turns out that our supercharged lives aren’t so great for us, and fitness experts and doctors are now emphasizing restorative practices and rest to improve performance and overall health.
Hiking, running, and just living—here's one pair to rule them all
New Year's resolutions be damned. We like things just the way they are.
With so much to do and see, you'll forget you have a race to run
Ten books that sparked debate, started conversations, and launched movements in the past ten years—and what to read next
The experts have spoken on what we will see in the coming year
A step up in waterproof-breathable performance
From Caster Semenya to the rise and fall of the Oregon Project, it's been an eventful ten years
Think Balto saved Nome, Alaska, on his own? Think again. A new family-friendly movie finally gets a legendary dogsled run right.
He's had to embrace incredible physical pain to win iconic ultramarathons like the Leadville Trail 100 and the Western States Endurance Run. But that’s a form of suffering Rob Krar can control—unlike his decades-long struggle with depression.
To train athletes to truly push their limits, it helps to draw inspiration from the French social theorist Michel Foucault. Seriously.
Great titles for the endurance-curious, or to curl up with yourself
An ideal shoe for high-altitude adventure runs
Hitting the trail has been a lifeline for the record-setting thru-hiker's ongoing battle with depression
Like an old friend, this stick of personal lubricant is always there when you need it, through the good times and the really awkward ones
Cross-training is key for improving performance, recovery, and resilience, whether you're running on the road or on the trail
Whether you're bringing Fido up a volcano or on an impossibly long trail, these tips from runner Alex Borsuk will help you and your pooch stay safe and happy
A new analysis tracks people doing 35 hours of exercise per week for a decade, and finds no evidence of heart risks
From California to New York, we've rounded up 11 of the best trots for your pre-Thanksgiving-meal sweat
He's tested them, and now they're very on sale
Fight Turkey Day couch lock with these secret weapons
After Kirstie Ennis lost her leg, she climbed some of the hardest mountains in the world. And she’s just getting started.
From hair ties to hydration bladders, women share their top pregnancy hacks
Things didn’t go as planned for the reigning Western States champ at The North Face Endurance Challenge, but she fought through it. (And drank a lot of Coke.)
Say goodbye to your fitness tracker. Now your workout gear can deliver your stats.
Scientists can forecast marathon performance fairly accurately. But for longer distances, things get complicated.
For clean water when you're on the run
In Cain’s case, her mistreatment led to athletic decline. But what if it hadn’t?
Tech shaming has made us believe that the outdoor experience has to be pure or nothing. Here's why you should absolve your guilt about using your gadgets in nature.
All-out sprint speed may seem irrelevant in longer events, but new science is making the case for having a “speed reserve”
Roberta Groner and Sinead Diver reflect on what it means to be “young in running years”
Following a breakthrough in shoe design, the IAAF might have to start regulating footwear. We asked the best runners in the world for their two cents.
Get started. Keep going. Stop.
The Olympic Trials are only a few months away, but Des Linden and Jared Ward aren't afraid to hammer the streets of New York
The Swedish company Maurten's hydrogel drink has taken the endurance world by storm over the last two years. Now scientists are testing their claims.
Make the most of your Halloween, and be obscure doing it
Dave Mackey was the first person to run the Leadville Trail 100 Run with a prosthetic leg
Maggie Guterl became the first woman to win the Big Dog Backyard Ultra, the race with no end
After a career that brought numerous national titles and American records, she will continue on as a professional coach for the Bowerman Track Club
A modest proposal that, at the very least, will make your community better
I got a lot done. (OK, a little done.)
Brigid Kosgei just ran 2:14 in Chicago—but she believes a woman can run sub-2:10.
Author Christopher McDougall is back with a new book about his surprising relationship with a burro named Sherman
What you need to treat blisters—and prevent them from happening in the first place
Performing under unprecedented pressure, the Kenyan became the first human to run a marathon in under two hours
The two-hour barrier and the women’s marathon world record both fell this weekend. The history makers, Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei, have one obvious thing in common.
A new study quantifies the time gained and lost from the geography of the INEOS 1:59 Challenge course, and suggests that you don’t need to sweat the curves
Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill
Their coach might have been sanctioned, but Nike Oregon Project runners are slated to compete this weekend
'Dark Peak Fell Runners' chronicles an eccentric running group based in Sheffield, England
Blood glucose monitoring for performance is becoming more common. Here's what you need to know.
Crunching the data suggests that distance runners at this year’s track world champs paced more aggressively than ever