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In the early 80's an eclectic group of runners became discontent with only marathon distances. Soon, their HURT Ohana began to grow and organize.
The treadmill ruins the simplicity of running and packages the sport as a commodity
Sunny Stroeer got sick and still set the speed record on Aconcagua. We sat down with the ex weekend warrior to talk training, coffee, and the all-women team that tackled the highest mountain in South America.
The new photography book 'Racing Age' reminds us that it's a whole lot of fun to be a competitive athlete for life
Smartwool discovered that women run at much different temperatures than men. Now it's using that data to reengineer its women's socks and base layers.
No runner was made in a day. And for every runner, there is a story of origin; a familiar trail, high school track, or a road. This is that story.
These top-notch international destination races are worth the flight
Only an insane person would embark on a seven-day, seven-continent stage race. Then again, there are a lot of crazy runners out there.
An overreliance on technology can make you slower. When it comes to training, it's time to rewind the clock and rely on our more primal instincts.
Have things gotten stale on the trail? Variation is the key to sustaining the relationship.
How to avoid being a jerk on the roads, trails, and track
Tony Krupicka is one of the world’s foremost ultra runners. The 33-year-old Nebraska native is a two-time winner of the Leadville 100 and the 50-Mile Trail National Championships, and he’s placed second in the county’s original ultra—Western States 100. Last month, he let us into his Boulder, Colorado, home, which is strewn with training tools, from road bikes and ski-mo skis to running shoes and cams.
We spoke to the CEO of the new Virgin Sport to find out what to expect in 2017. The short answer: While the details are thin, the vibe sounds like farmer’s market meets marathon expo.
The Distance is a short film from TRUE MVMNT about ultrarunner Jim Walmsley. He's quickly risen through the ranks of trail running, blowing past old records on his way.
For exercising with music, wire-free headphones are the holy grail. But are Apple's AirPods the closest to perfection? We tested half a dozen of its competitors to find out.
The widely used drug was added to the WADA list of banned substances on January 1, 2016 because of “evidence of its use by athletes with the intention of enhancing performance.”
How to raise an adventure companion who will keep up with you mile after mile
In retrospect, maybe using the notoriously difficult Ragnar Trail Relay as a way to get back into distance running wasn't the best idea
Here’s what you should consider before dragging yourself off the couch and out the door this holiday season
The sport's not just doping scandals. These individuals represent the very best that running has to offer.
A side-by-side comparison of the world's top-tier 26.2s
We asked the experts how to diagnose, treat, and prevent running's most frustrating, most common injury
Is this design going to revolutionize footwear? We’re not sure yet.
Kris Mychasiw represents the only two professional athletes in the sport—and he sees a much bigger future for those who can chug and run fast
From a totally reinvented ski boot to a wetsuit that's good for the environment, this is the stuff we're most excited about
Earlier this week, the Portland brand announced a wildly ambitious plan to break the two-hour marathon barrier by next spring. We asked three experts to weigh in on the stunt and the outcry it has provoked.
In this episode Sarah Brown finally gets to compete in the US Olympic Trials.
Joint pain, heart problems, boredom, dubious fashion. It's easy to come up with reasons not to run. So why do it at all?
Everyone likes to run fast. Here are the courses where you’re most likely to set a PR.
Sarah Brown starts hitting some turning point workouts, but an injury is always lurking.
Run Mama Run is a series from GoodFight Media that tells the story of elite runner Sarah Brown and explores one of the many struggles of being a female athlete
For the past two decades, the website LetsRun.com has straddled the lines between gossip, investigative reporting, and hardcore training advice, angering Nike, USA Track and Field, and traditional media in the process. Charles Bethea joined them at the 2016 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, to figure out how they’ve managed to become the most important, and controversial, outlet in competitive running.
A new device called Halo Sport promises to improve performance by stimulating your mind. We zapped our brains in the name of science to see if it could really make us faster.
Cross-country is a great sport that gets no love. But it should.
Run Mama Run is a series from GoodFight Media that tells the story of elite runner Sarah Brown and explores one of the many struggles of being a female athlete.
A new social media initiative has many prominent endurance athletes publicly speaking out against doping. But in order to affect real change, the initiative has to come from the top down.
A powerhouse trio of American women—Molly Huddle, Gwen Jorgensen, and Kim Conley—all made their marathon debuts this past weekend in New York. Here's what they learned and what they wish they had done differently.
Here’s what it takes to fuel someone who’s running over 70 miles a day for 42 days
The days are getting shorter. Here's the best gear to brighten your path.
Pete Kostelnick just broke one of the toughest running records in history, logging an average of 72 miles for 42 days straight. He's the latest in a line of runners going back 120 years who have tested their mettle by crossing the country on foot.
Why do the times of some of the best amateur marathoners in America keep getting worse?
Thirty-one thousand miles later, the writer looks back at what a half-century running habit taught him about life, pathfinding, and working off lots of French wine
Two-time gold medalist Ashton Eaton on the importance of focus, running, and coffee.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the Windy City
Salomon TV: The Canyon follows the two runners into the endless playground of canyons and rock and makes the rest of us jealous that we don't live in Utah.
Deaths, injuries, and helicopter rescues are a regular occurrence on Longs Peak, but that doesn’t stop people from trying to climb it
"Moments at Elevation," from filmmaker Isaiah Jay, explores the spirit, struggle, and magic of that empowers hopefuls across the finish line.
You can't beat the beauty of running on mountain trails, but I still sometimes long for the freedom and shared chaos of urban runs
In this video from Red Bull, Thomas shares how he stays focused and balances his various roles, plus his go-to workout, nutrition strategy and his tips for long-term fitness success.
It's not incredibly lightweight, packable, or durable, but all this stuff will serve you just fine in the outdoors and doesn't cost a small fortune
Spending his life in Hong Kong, trail runner Ben Lee knows that clear days are hard to come by
The metal spires and busy streets of a city pale in comparison to snowy peaks and undulating countryside, but there's something redeeming—dare I say special—about the concrete jungle
Winter-training heroes require apparel with oomph.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city that never sleeps
An independent investigation finds it implausible that the British ultrarunner completed the attempt without outside assistance
Last week, at the International Triathlon Union’s Grand Final, Jonny Brownlee nearly lost consciousness a quarter-mile from the finish line. This is the most recent example of a trend that seems to plague the sport.
When Death Cab for Cutie's frontman Ben Gibbard isn't playing in front of thousands of screaming fans, he's running trails
Salomon TV promises more of the same epic skiing and trail running videos we're used to, plus mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor content.
We talked to five people leading vastly different lives about how and why they fit running into their busy schedules
On Sunday morning, Karl Meltzer broke Scott Jurek's year-old Appalachian Trail speed record, completing the 2,190 mile trek in 45 days, 22 hours, and 38 minutes. Here, the winningest 100-mile racer in history tells us how he pulled it off.
Power players from around the world don't subsist on oatmeal alone. We asked athletes to share the hometown dishes that are still part of their training diet.
Alone, these tiny details won't boost performance much. But their sum could mean the difference between a good race and a PR.
Want to learn a new skill and visit a faraway locale? You can now do both, thanks to a boom in instructional outdoor clinics worth traveling for.
Track’s most outspoken runner sets his sights on the mountains
Last Sunday, the top four men at the Paralympic 1,500-meter race finished faster than anyone in the Rio Olympics. This has made headlines, but news outlets are missing a crucial point.
Team USA had a historic run in Rio, but that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Over the last decade and a half, the U.S. has managed to develop a stable of distance runners who rival the best in the world.
What can you learn from looking at the data from over 80 million runs? A lot, actually.
It’s the one made especially for you, based on 3-D scans of your feet. And it's coming.
Skepticism about doping is at an all-time high. What, if anything, will save sport? Seven experts weigh in.
From wipeouts to ties to near violence, here are the least graceful—but most memorable—finish line moments
The moral behind Wayde van Niekerk’s 400-meter world record
Are these records too good to be true? There’s a lot of evidence that points to yes.
By focusing on the controllables, practicing gratitude, and relying on a foundation of physical and mental training.
The joys of the sport, according to the very best