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How Ray Maker, a man with no formal journalism training, built DC Rainmaker, with an audience of millions and the power to make or break your next running watch
A comprehensive research review finds that "neuromuscular" gains boost your speed and efficiency
Your first ultra will be hard, but these races will make it just a bit easier
One writer sacrificed (not even close to) everything to get to the top of the leaderboard
The Versa, which debuted Tuesday, pairs heart-rate tracking with new health features and a sleek look—all for $199.
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?
Our columnist literally wrote the book on peak performance, but he had to reconsider everything after an unexpected battle with mental illness
The world’s first four-minute miler has died, but his approach to the sport should live on
Two new running shoes designed specifically with the ultrarunner in mind
She just made her first national team—after 13 failed attempts
A versatile getup for winter’s last throes and spring’s first showers
With the arrival of a long-rumored drink, endurance athletes want to know
The parent company owns outdoor brands like CamelBak and Giro, as well as Savage Arms, a manufacturer of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles
At the Outdoor Retailer trade show last month, these seven standout hiking and trail running products caught my eye
Experts share their simple tool and apparel picks that improve the comfort and quality of subzero-degree workouts
The fleet 50-year-old runner took the pavement less traveled—directly to an unprecedented berth at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials
Scientists make the case for a new real-time measure of endurance effort
Eight life lessons from one of America's best marathoners
Because winter would be a whole lot bleaker if it meant running on a treadmill every day
From filmmaker Brendan Leonard and REI, How to Run 100 Miles follows Leonard and his friend Jayson Sime as they train for their first 100-mile race.
Back on My Feet, a nonprofit with 12 chapters across the country, believes it can
Eliud Kipchoge shares (some of) the secrets to his success
It may be the key to happiness and sustainable performance
Make popping a squat as painless and embarrassment-free as possible
Testing the idea that you can improve your ability to eat on the run
See a cool new place and learn a tip or two from the pros along the way
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
In an exclusive excerpt from his book 'Endure,' Outside's Sweat Science columnist explores the brain's role in setting our physical limits.
Legislators in the state have proposed restricting marathons and half marathons to those older than 18, claiming that running damages kids' bones and joints. Science doesn't agree.
Our writer ran in the new performance hijab for a month to see how it stacks up to the competition
And they've been my go-to running and hiking companion for more than 20,000 miles
The hype around a new breed of running tech is raising the ire of biomechanists. Here's why.
To re-invent itself, the sport should go back to its roots
Don't try to justify what we do in the outdoors. Just enjoy it.
After weeks training in this road runner, I believe it's one of the company's fastest shoes yet
From the terminal to the trail, these sneakers can do just about everything
A durable road runner to follow up last year’s 4% mania
Take your workouts and results to the next level with the help of these expert-recommended (free) apps
Sometimes a little bit of recklessness pays off
Why? Because there’s no good reason for them not to.
It's not just that she's fast—it's that she didn't train at all
Ultrarunner and author Mirna Valerio on the TransRockies Run, snags, and just some of the things her body is capable of
Running dead is not an option—at least not one we want to contemplate
Get the formula right and you'll never have to resort to the treadmill again
Maybe that do-anything, go anywhere machine you’ve always wanted is one you already have
We published a lot of them this year. Here are the ones we loved the most.
This year was full of famous farewells, marketing stunts, and big-time wins for team USA
Ultrarunner Ryan Sandes has been running the trails around his home in Cape Town since he was a boy. So when the Ultra Trail Cape Town race was centered around those very trails, it was more like a homecoming than a race.
In a world where our time and attention are fractured into smaller and smaller bits, legendary biologist and runner Bernd Heinrich is a throwback, a man who has carved a deep groove in his patch of Maine woods
Follow the lead of elite athletes and use the science of motivation to perform at your best
You can tweak your workout to minimize the downsides of sucking on a tailpipe
I spent an evening sprinting in front of my car's headlights to test the latest reflective (and surprisingly good-looking) running and cycling apparel
The Olympian and filmmaker on mastering work-life balance—a skill she learned the hard way
Eight packable products that make workouts on the road as easy as room service
To get a clear picture of where research is headed, you have to look beyond the easy headlines
It’s a perfect cocktail of a fast course, good weather, and dedicated runners
Olympic runner Lopez Lomong grew up in a small village in war-torn South Sudan. As one of the lost boys of South Sudan, he often found himself chased by armed militia once running for three straight days.
Follow Navajo teacher and running coach Shaun Martin as he explores the Canyon de Chelly National Monument and talks about the Ultramarathon he created there.
You can't be super-lean all the time, so pick your moments—and watch your health
Ultrarunner Clare Gallagher says that while Cat’s been making a name for herself in trail running, this goal has always been at the top of her list
Ten pro tips for reaching—and maintaining—peak performance
Whether you're trying to qualify for Boston or just see improvement, these principles will get you there
It’s official: Nike’s Vaporfly shoes improve efficiency by 4 percent. What does that actually mean for racing?
Sure, Joe Grant may be known as "the runner guy", but to the folks who know him best, there's something far deeper motivating him than just running.
When running four marathons in a row, it helps to enlist a professional for help. I tested a bunch of her advice so you don't have to.
This list of 26 tips contains our most essential and timeless pearls for how to run your fastest 26.2 yet
Treat yourself this holiday season with some new gear from REI's seasonal sale