In 1959, sixteen-year-old Ian Sykes left school and joined the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue.

For one thing, it's un-American

Like any great race, the NYC Marathon is the sum of its parts

From 9MindAsylum, Controlled Silence shares the journey of Lithuanian military veteran and trailrunner Gediminas Grinius through PTSD.

And this is what happened

It sounds hokey, but it works in the lab—and for the greatest marathoner in the world

Advice from one of the world’s best ultra-marathon runners

Others were faster, but nobody was better

We crowdsourced the reviews on this expensive piece of gear

In desperate times, even desperate measures won't suffice

Comparing 26.2 to shorter distances to see if Eliud Kipchoge was robbed by the weather in Berlin

Exploring the riddles of endurance and adventure, but only after peer review

You might be able to stop them before they even happen

We weigh in on our favorite shoulder-season shirts and jackets

What we (shouldn't) talk about when we talk about running

Don't let the cold shut down your training.

Pavement? Trail? Snow? These workhorses have you covered.

How to really take advantage of Apple's newest smartphone

How should we feel about the boutique New England running brand?

A venerated European brand comes to the U.S.

Smart, classy apparel for the chilliest time of year.

Five exercises that will guarantee you have the strength to adventure all weekend, well into your eighties

The most basic tips and tricks to help you out as you begin to hit your stride

So you had a kid. That doesn't mean you just have to sit at home.

Brands—especially running shoe makers—don't need global stars like LeBron to boost their image

Running is as low maintenance as it gets—strap on some shoes and go. But there are a few pieces of inexpensive gear that will make your run more enjoyable and help you go farther and faster.

The new Watch is a more sophisticated fitness tracker than its predecessor, with an updated operating system, upgraded hardware, and cellular connectivity. But will it be enough to win over athletes?

From Salomon TV, Route 66 follows Max King as he explores a not-so-forgotten American roadway.

In short: it’s miserable

Trying to capture the essence of the season? Forget it. Just go running.

Here's everything he relied on while blazing up the trail

Split shorts, neon tops, compression socks—when will it end?

My favorite do-it-all, lightweight shell

Sally Bergesen, founder of Oiselle and a running activist, asks why don't we have established women's equivalents of the four-minute mile or the two-hour marathon

All the strategies, gear, and tips you need to cross the finish line

Trail runners that celebrate our National Parks.

Every sport has moments it would rather forget

The headlines can be misleading, particularly with track’s most famous doper

What is a skyrace you may ask? Well, it's a niche discipline within ultra running focused on running over mountain ranges or, as its founder Marino Giacometti put it, running where the earth meets the sky.

Any (non-doping-related) publicity is good publicity

The runner turned entrepreneur talks about her most essential gear

Every July Fourth, hundreds of racers descend on Seward, Alaska, for one of the most difficult short-distance races on the planet—3,000 feet up, and then straight back down Mount Marathon

Kathrine Switzer on the lessons she's learned after a lifetime of running. Nonrunners, take note.

Less than one year ago, ultrarunner Adam Campbell fell 100 feet over a cliff. Doctors weren't sure he'd ever walk again. Last weekend, he finished one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world.

Joel Cohen hates running more than you do

There's something a little gimmicky about celebrating distance purely for distance's sake

Or anyone who's run farther than is reasonably fun

You already follow the big names in the running community. Here's who they follow for news and advice.

Yes, televised track and field can be exciting. But don’t take our word for it.

The ultrarunner takes a winding path across the U.S.

What was once spontaneous consumption has turned into a science of its own

Jornet won for the fourth year in a row, despite falling and dislocating his shoulder at mile 14, popping it back into place himself, and running the remaining 86 miles with his left arm in a makeshift sling.

You may think all trucker hats are created equal. Think again.

From RunSteepGetHigh Ice.Fire.Grit. follows elite runners Jim Walmsley, Ryan Sandes, Clare Gallagher, and more as they compete in one of the most challenging Western States races to date.

Tailor your training to the race you're going to run

And what you can do to avoid them

Caster Semenya and Dutee Chand, female athletes with atypically high testosterone levels, are drawing attention to the very messy debate about who counts as a woman in track and field

Yes, it's possible to find helpful training advice online—if you know where to look

To take your skills next level, you'll likely need a little coaching. Turn to these instructional vlogs for expert techniques, advice on how to improve quickly and effectively, and pro-approved training plans.

A handful of endurance athletes on the food and gear they rely on at the start line

The Jamaican sprinter always seemed to be having a great time. We'll miss him.

Anna Frost's triathlon team was setting up gates for the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships when her coach urged her to enter. When she won, the New Zealand team called her up to the big leagues.

We caught up with the climber to talk about his most essential everyday gear

It’s no secret that the sport is hurting—here’s how it might regain some of its lost appeal

This skill doesn't just belong in gymnastics competitions. Use it to clear obstacles on the trail and move deftly around nature's roadblocks.

It's within this cavern of discomfort where we take stock of our courage—and figure out what we're made of

Yes, he was a shameless self-promoter. Yes, we need more athletes like him.

Peter Hessler, Joyce Carol Oates, Malcolm Gladwell, and others weigh in about finding inspiration on the trails

Climbers, cyclists, runners, and all kinds of other athletes—both men and women—are starting to speak out about disordered eating in their communities

You wouldn't think running shorts are all that different from each other. But you're totally wrong.

For the sub-elite running class, it can be hard to decide when those five a.m. 15-milers are no longer worth it

We all want to trade the indoor workout for time in nature's gym. But before you do, master these four ground movements to make your running more effective.

From 9MindAsylum, "Wrong Turns", brings you along with ultrarunner Jim Walmsley in what was supposed to be his breakout race at Western States.

Preparing your body for the descent can give you an edge over the competition on hilly courses. Here's how to do it.

Presenting the best burgs on the planet

In an effort to be more inclusive and entice more viewers, the 2020 Games will feature a mixed 4x400

In a sport plagued by career-ending injuries, somehow Walmsley hasn’t been hurt once during his phenomenal stretch of success

Ten simple, stylish, environmentally friendly options

Another high schooler just went under four, which inspired us to trace the milestone's roots, starting with Roger Bannister

The Oxx CoffeeBoxx is insanely durable, but we weren't wowed by its coffee