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After recovering quickly from the emergency surgery on July 5, Miller was hopeful to start the 100-mile race through Colorado's San Juan Mountains
These women-founded maternity activewear brands make it easier to stay active during pregnancy
Slippery granite rock and snowed-in trails were no match for the gear we used this June
Our Sweat Science columnist tries out the heat adaptation protocol used by Oregon runners, and survives (barely) to tell the tale.
This beautiful 469-mile route connects Great Smoky Mountain and Shenandoah National Parks. Our local writer knows just where to stop for hikes, camping, and the best views.
A trove of ethnographic data reveals that persistence hunting—early humans relying on superior traits to chase down prey—was a worldwide phenomenon
Springtime corn ski sessions and hikes in the Rockies were just a few of the adventures we went on. This is the gear we used to get out there.
Hard training and good genetics give elite runners an edge, but the four-minute barrier may have its own magic
Hiking shoes, tents, swimwear, and more to help you kick off summer in style
We took our newfound favorite pieces to sunny spring crags, soggy campsites, and slushy ski runs
Athletes train for years to overcome pain, exhaustion, and fatigue. But some people take it too far and are never the same again.
Who better to hold you accountable than your pup?
Use this local’s guide to six of America’s top running cities to connect with vibrant communities, explore essential routes, plug into don’t-miss events, and get equipped with the right shoes and resources to use them like never before
More than 30,000 runners celebrated the 128th annual marathon with sunshine and blue skies. Athletes from Ethiopia and Kenya dominate the elite fields.
The fitter you get, the more likely you are to feel that you can’t get enough oxygen during hard exercise
They both have benefits. Here’s how to use them to feel and perform better.
This is the race women runners have been waiting for
We didn’t let this weird winter stop us from getting outdoors. Here’s the gear that helped us ski, run, hike, and get outside this season.
Singer-songwriter David Lindes found his way into running with help from the most unexpected teacher: a bull moose
At Outside Inc., we've got experts in all kinds of travel, from adventure to backpacking to cycling to yoga and then some. We asked all our best editors and writers at every brand to reveal where they want to go in the world in 2024. You'll find endless inspiration in their stories—and the travel bucket list of a lifetime.
Oh, you wanted to take a fun little trip to run a breezy 100K? Think again. This course is relentless, technical, and populated by nudists.
The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye
The Rab Veil 12 comfortably carried everything we needed on runs from neighborhood jogs to 100-mile adventures—and let us reach what we wanted without taking the pack off
The quest for adequate support can make running less efficient by forcing your breathing muscles to work harder, new research finds
How do you make the best of a golf addiction? Add running.
Mike Foote is a professional athlete. Brendan Leonard is a non-professional athlete. And he has some questions.
The logic is good and the anecdotes are common, but the evidence is shakier than expected, researchers find
Our newest brand, powered by the editors of Outside, is ready to fuel all your running passions
New research suggests exercise may boost the “love hormone,” the latest in a long line of brain-boosting molecules
Strava’s year-end report shows that more runners are turning to competition and how different generations compete differently
Sometimes a curated trail running getaway focused on mindfulness and fun is exactly what you need to rejuvenate your running.
With the Olympics, otherworldly shoes, and trail running at a crossroads, 2024 could be the most fascinating year in running ever
InsideTracker’s massive database of more than 23,000 runners shows that more mileage is associated with better biomarkers
Paired with a convertible dumbbell/barbell, I have all the weights I need
The most memorable running articles of the year, according to the editors of Outside Run
We looked at thousands of data points on Strava to determine what winter habits make for a successful summer season
As an avid runner, I didn't know what to do with myself once trails became buried under snow. Then I discovered running snowshoes.
The Speed Project underground relay—traditionally run from Los Angeles to Las Vegas—spread its wings this year, going bigger and harder across Chile’s brutal Atacama Desert
These wear-tested running gear picks offer performance, craftsmanship, and versatility at a good price
You felt fine a day after your long run—so why the heck are you slogging through your easy workout two days later?
After three-plus hours on the treadmill belting out every song on the Eras tour, I can tell you why Swift’s concert training regimen works
Growing numbers of NCAA athletes are inking NIL deals. For some companies, it’s a marketing “lightbulb moment.”
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
Martinus Evans, who goes by @300poundsandrunning on Instagram, didn’t feel at home in the running community. Now, he's on the cover of magazines, has published a book, and is still running—at his own pace.
The most versatile runner on the planet gave us a marathon debut for the ages
The guidelines for returning to training after giving birth are “vague and inconsistent.” That’s no surprise.
Rest, relaxation, and running shoes—you’ll see some of the most spectacular places in the world at these races
From a big-city organizer to a nomadic competitor, these unique runners build community bonds and promote their benefits
After a devastating near miss in 2019, Jenny Hoffman shattered the coast-to-coast fastest known time
These community builders and boosters each take an unconventional tack to rally runners and build grassroots running communities in cities across the U.S.
Fancy new midsole materials like PEBA make you faster, but at the cost of durability
Criminal-turned-athlete John McAvoy is harnessing the transformative power of sport to put young people on a better path
Following significant athlete pushback, USA Track & Field moved the race’s start time earlier. But the governing body also needs to offer Trials host cities a better deal to prevent similar issues in the future.
SOAR Running’s ultra-light racing vest promises to conduct heat away from your body. We put it to the test.
Harvey Lewis, who recently ran 450 miles to win Big’s Backyard Ultra, discusses the mental trickery that goes on during ultrarunning’s hardest race
The 52nd annual marathon will send 50,000 runners on a 26.2-mile running journey through the Big Apple’s five boroughs on November 5
The relationship between mental health and running is complicated. Understanding it can be a game changer.
Minor enhancements have improved this light and lively max-cushioned everyday trainer
When you’re plodding so slowly it feels like you're moving backwards, wouldn’t it be better to just... walk?
Have you had freakier encounters on a run than these? We doubt it.
We put over 50 pieces of winter running apparel to the test in all conditions to find the best pieces to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable in the cold.
We put in more than 1,900 miles testing 135 items. Here are the best.
A rural road relay offers the author a chance to return home and consider important questions, like: Who has the aux in the support van and where did they find this weird club track?
The popular, any-style performer benefits from big upgrades with the launch of the new Fresh Foam X 1080v13
These spooky, bone-chilling scary podcasts may make you run a little faster today
For endurance athlete Dillon Quitugua, ultramarathons became a way to work through the pain of the abuse he’d suffered as a child
Here’s a look at the gear, tech, and media our Outside Run editors loved last month
Here’s a cheat sheet for the best running gear on sale during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, October 10-11
If you’re not a cold-weather athlete, these races are your chance to smash those miles before hibernation season
Watch to see how coach Cory Leslie brought Mission Run Baltimore Distance to life
Watch how coach Lara Rogers helps women excel in professional running and pursue their wildest goals
With cool temperatures expected, this year’s race should once again produce fast times
‘Limits’ makes fun of the challenge of landing a professional contract in a way that will delight fans and non-fans alike
The singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie applies the same approach to ultramarathons that he does to touring: just keep moving
How can something that looks so dorky perform so well? Our writer attempts to find out.
How to think on challenging runs depends on your intention. Here’s what the research says.
New name, image, and likeness program aims to aid athletes hoping to transition to the next level of competition
Mondo Duplantis and Gudaf Tsegay broke world records and 19 national records were rewritten over the weekend at the 2023 Diamond League final in Eugene
Our tester sacrifices her teeth to find out