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U.S. women runners are on fire right now. Why are most of them coached by men?
Stephan Mulherin moved to Jackson Hole in 2017 and quickly set his sights on the fastest known time for summiting the Grand Teton.
Aziza Raji grew up running with her brothers, but when they refused to actually race her, she shifted her focus toward marathons.
New research zeroes in on an unlikely culprit for why running gets less efficient as you fatigue.
He’ll win anyway, but we should also hope that Eliud "Boss Man" Kipchoge runs a world record
Sue Johnston has been setting FKTs for decades and inspired a generation of ultrarunners along the way. If you've never heard her name before, that's by design.
These organizations want to help you tick that big once-in-a-lifetime trip off your list
Here's the secret to a long life: keep moving
‘Is This Fun’ follows ultrarunners John Ellis and Jo Kyaw as they compete in the 9 Dragons Ultra race in Hong Kong.
Our running columnist is an expert in the track and road running scenes, but the ultra world isn’t exactly his beat. He dove in head first at UTMB.
Most sports aren't that complicated. You can usually boil them down into one simple rule. (OK, maybe two.)
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer
The best way to raise capable kids is to fuel their love of games—and stop forcing them to compete against each other
When we truly let our children run free, the only guarantee is that they will surprise us
The Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, one of the biggest 100-mile races in the world, kicks off Friday at noon ET. Pro runners showed us some of the gear they’ll be using.
This time, the globetrotting ultrarunner is keeping things local
Karel Sabbe set a new record of 41 days, 7 hours, and 39 minutes. And he did it without much money or fanfare, proving that you just gotta run like hell.
See and be seen on evening runs, rides, and hikes
Testing 59 pairs of running socks, we ran everywhere from the French Alps to the sunny beach paths of California. Here’s what we found.
Bucket List FKT, from Columbia Sportswear, follows McConaughy as he set his sights on Ireland’s Wicklow Round.
Up at 4 a.m., then run the equivalent of two marathons before dusk. Now repeat that for 45 days.
Like any good piece of gear, you shouldn't have to think about your first-aid kit until you need it
A massive new study confirms the mental health benefits of exercise. Don’t let the negative spin get you down.
Struggles with anxiety and depression can affect anyone—even the greatest performers in sports
The Charles are fashionable yet built for play, with a durable frame designed to stay put
With two years until the Tokyo Olympics, organizers are preparing for what could be a brutally warm race
Devon Yanko was sexually abused as a teenager. It took hundreds of miles for her to run away from the trauma.
Exactly how much power can a human produce? Scientists want to know.
The consumer-friendly iteration of the bestselling S/Lab Ultra shoe is comfortable without added bulk
We asked a group of professional athletes about the oldest pieces of gear they still use every day
What if you don’t do it to stay healthy, but to stay sane?
Amid a frenzied conversation over shrinking public lands, Native Americans run hundreds of miles to honor—and take back—the land that's sacred to them
Using machine learning to recognize who’s a serious competitive runner and who’s not could teach us something useful about avoiding injuries
A group of tribes came together to run 800 miles to protect their sacred land at Bears Ears––and to send a message of unity.
These tights and skirts each have one ingenious pocket big enough to stash all your essentials
Athletes share their favorite tools for staying hydrated on the move
Eating for endurance can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be
An in-depth biomechanical analysis of nearly everyone at the world track championships yields unexpected results
American sprinting, Shelby Houlihan, Caster Semenya. The list goes on.
After years of making some of our favorite running hydration packs, Salomon is launching the Advanced Skin 8 Set
Pulling back the curtain on the industry’s biggest product launches
They might seem arbitrary, but benchmarks help define the sport
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
With ripstop fabric, drain holes, and a water-resistant phone pouch, this endurance-racing vest is ready to get messy
Elite runners often compete in shoe prototypes. Should the practice be banned?
Five testers brought 20 pairs of underwear around the world. Here are their favorites.
Meltzer's secret to success? An unorthodox diet.
Twenty-three pairs of tights, three months of testing, six obvious winners
Ultrarunner Harvey Lewis is vying to clutch the fastest known time for a supported run on the 2,190-mile thru-hike—and so far he's on pace
Jim Walmsley’s Western States run was remarkable. But how does it stack up against these other extreme distance running feats?
Dauwalter just won the prestigious Western States Endurance Run in a blazing fast time. We can all learn something from her training philosophy.
The goal: to give your trail runner an extra layer of armor
George Etzweiler is a 97-year-old runner from Pennsylvania and every year he runs up New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington.
We asked ex-Olympian, coach, and elite Masters runner John Henwood for his advice
Sure, it's expensive, but it's hard to put a price on carefree runs with my daughter
The pro runner suffered an injury in the middle of the Olympics. Here's how she plotted her comeback.
This movie follows the Coconino Cowboys as all 5 runners worked to qualify for this weekend’s Western States race.
It's never too late to race the 26.2. You just have to know how to prepare.
We asked eight athletes what socks they'll be wearing for the Western States Endurance Run
While recovering from a terrible accident, the ultrarunner discovered a new part of her identity that went beyond her sport
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.
Gear companies like Arc'teryx and Gore are desperately seeking ways to enter the approximately $15 billion market. They're making headway, but distributors say they still have a lot to learn.
Rule #3 when it comes to training for exertion in high places? Adjust your expectations.
The 33-year-old started running as a way to cope with depression. Then she launched Harlem Run. Now she wields the sport as a tool to help the whole country.
Especially if you don't share the same interest and it involves lots of time, money, and travel
The elite athlete had an explosive start to her career, becoming the first woman to win back-to-back UTMB Championships.
New research compares men’s and women’s pacing patterns, and finds some telling differences
The recent story about Katelyn Tuohy perpetuates a dangerous narrative: that normal physical development is a hurdle to overcome
The eclectic founder of the Black Roses NYC running collective on using athletics to create community in urban environments.
Researchers explore the psychology of running injuries