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In March of 2016, filmmakers Spencer MacDonald and Eva Verbeeck traveled to the highlands of the Kenyan Rift Valley to document the culture that produces some of the best runners in the world
For the past 15 years the U.S. has been recruiting pro baseball and basketball players to serve as diplomatic envoys to Muslim nations. Now with Dean Karnazes, we’ve begun sending adventure athletes abroad to build good will.
For those who run, the sport is a subject of inexhaustible interest. From goosebump-inducing trail porn to the most thoughtful ruminations on running and life, here's how we stock our running library.
The Mount Marathon Race is one of the oldest, fastest, hardest, toughest, and, ironically, shortest mountain races in the world
Runner is a short film from filmmaker Andy Lloyd that profiles Australian trail runners Majell Backhausen and Blake Hose
Crib from Krar’s experience to get the most out of your summer runs.
In his new book, 'Being a Beast,' Charles Foster attempts to understand the inner lives of animals by living as they do—as an otter, fox, badger, deer, and swift. In this excerpt, he "becomes" a red deer and allows himself to be hunted by a bloodhound.
Last month, we stumbled upon a photo project that documented the effects of drinking wine. As expected, the faces of the subjects got a little goofier—and by most accounts happier—the more they had to drink. We thought applying that same idea to exercise would yield some similar results, and we targeted the mud run at the GoPro Mountain Games as our test case. We were right. A little run through the mud is a sure bet to make people smile.
Products to keep your core temperature down and your performance up
Most days, filmmaker Sébastien Montaz-Rosset goes running in his backyard, which just so happens to be the mountains around Chamonix, France
Sally Bergesen created Oiselle to give female runners great-fitting shorts and sports bras with a dose of style. Now the swift little brand is on a mission to empower athletes by taking on Nike and its dominance over track and field.
A now-buff Ryan Hall refers to his former self as “weak” and “underdeveloped,” raising important questions about the health of elite runners
If you want stuff that will last and fit well, you don't want to go dirt cheap. Presenting the best-value gear we've tried.
From diving dogs to pro climbers and kayakers, here’s how to make the most of a trip to Vail's upcoming GoPro Mountain Games
One ultrarunner who keeps getting lost at sea has all but proven that trying to pedal a giant hamster ball across the ocean is not a good idea
Asking a friend to lead tough workouts can pay off on race day
With Run Signature, Brooks hopes to take a more individualized look at your unique way of running
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If our Santa Fe office was on fire, this is the gear we'd save
The two-time Olympian is once again auctioning off advertising space on a place very near to him: his own skin
In the documentary 'The Last Time I Heard True Silence' former Marine Noah Cass enters a 50-mile wilderness race having completed only one marathon prior.
A cadre of talented new hikers are ready for the trail and beyond.
Mina Guli ran 40 marathons across seven deserts on seven continents in seven weeks. Here's why.
The third episode of Season 5 of Salomon Running TV follows runners Max King and Ellie Greenwood as they explore Barcelona on foot.
Stay fueled without feeling stuffed with one of these quick-and-easy options
A runner cannot exist on sports drinks alone. Here's how to refuel on your toughest runs.
There's more to life than drinking smoothies after every run. Here are 10 great options to help you rebuild after tough workouts.
Secrets to lasting focus and motivation
It's time to invest in a new pair. Finding the right shoes is worth the trouble.
The 26.2 was created with runners in mind
Identify what you love about running, get in a groove, and keep coming back to it
Mina Guli runs 40 marathons across seven deserts on seven continents in seven weeks.
Gear to keep you moving through the unpredictable spring months
7 Deserts is a video series from The African Attachment that follows ultrarunner Mina Guli as she runs 40 marathons across seven deserts on seven continents in seven weeks
We thought these kicks were an April Fools' prank. Turns out they're real.
The art and science behind the best training environments
New advances in membrane technology mean there are more ways than ever to fend off a downpour
It turns out there's an entire field of science dedicated to studying how and why boobs move
Or why you should never, ever stop training
Why Aussie athletes often turn to supplements when living high
Season 5 of Salomon Running TV kicked off with Paradise Lost, following ultrarunner Anna Frost to the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea to visit the place where she grew up. This journey into her past inspires Frost to reflect on her competitive running career, the accompanying life on the road,…
Virtual Runner is just one of an ever-growing list of apps aimed at improving indoor workouts through a virtual experience
One of the biggest names in fitness has preached for years that a neo-paleo combination of protein and fats is the ultimate performance diet. Lately, he’s been telling his followers that they can even relax on the dietary guidelines a bit—while getting outside to play more. Can it really be this simple?
Nike's role in the Kenya bribery scandal
The brain’s tolerance for pain may be the deciding factor in how far we can push ourselves
A new trend of group treadmill training is being modeled after the success of other machine-based cardio classes
Bob Hayes started running at age 61 and has competed in more than 30 races every year since, from 5K road runs to 50K trail ultramarathons. Hayes, now 89 years old, talks about his approach to staying active in this extended trailer from The Hard Way, an upcoming documentary about…
The IAAF World Indoor Championships takes place in Portland next month. But will people actually show up to watch an indoor marathon?
Champ Amby Burfoot and streak runner Ben Beach give the DL on the world’s most storied marathon
Everything you need to know about ultrarunning's ultimate gateway drug
Debuting in March 2016, Lumo Run shorts (and women’s tights) have a built-in sensor that analyzes your form and provides real-time coaching. We took the beta version for a test run.
We can all get obsessive about our daily workouts. When does obsession turn to addiction?
Until a few years ago, the accepted wisdom for those looking to improve performance was just to run more, train smarter, or lose weight. Now, you might have to rethink how you run.
Breaking down the latest research and what it means for every kind of runner
No, they're not all about fun runs and Tough Mudders—and we now have numbers to back it up
In 2008, Kara Goucher was the U.S. Olympic Team Trials favorite on the track. In 2012, she was the surprise on the roads. But in 2016, the 37-year-old mother is the wildcard. When she toes the line at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon on February 13…
For the price of a few cups of coffee, the Boulder company is helping offset the cost of Olympic dreams
The runner was a well loved member of the community
It’s time to stop thinking of winter as the off-season.
The lack of doping positives by female athletes might just be a reflection of a flawed testing protocol
Can an unknown long distance runner beat the 35-year-old record for the fastest cross-country traverse?
The runner alleges that the organization is violating antitrust laws.
The Minnesota native took down Mo Farah, the world’s best distance runner