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“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon,” Napoleon allegedly once said. Say what you will about his inherent cynicism, but the pint-sized conqueror knew what he was talking about. Today, runners continue to battle it out against themselves and others…
The stigma is gone. For years, canned beers were derided for their metallic taste. Worse, the options were limited—few breweries canned beer that you’d want to sample, let alone drink 12 ounces of. Then, Oskar Blues started canning its flagship Dale’s Pale Ale in 2002. And everything changed.
The best stories aren't just on paper anymore. Our (totally subjective) ranking assembles the millenium's 33 best new classics.
It's nothing like a cycling power meter and it aims to change not only runners' physiology but their form. Which, in the end, matters much more.
I’ve heard the ladies get an injury-prevention boost that men don't from going barefoot. Is that true?
Research suggests artificial muscle enhancers stick with cheating athletes for life. So will we see lifetime bans for first-time cheats?
Annie Bersagel is fast and smart, and if she has her way, she’ll crush it in Rio
Mo Farah’s 22-month stretch doesn’t come close
Whenever I train or race in the heat, I always feel a strong urge to take a nap. Why, and what can I do to counter it besides loading up on caffeine?
The four-minute mile. As the sixth American high-schooler gets inducted into this exclusive club, we take a look at what might be in store for him.
In a surprise move, the multi-billionaire announced that he would be launching Virgin Sport. Though the initial reports are sparse on details, we have a good idea of what he wants to do: revolutionize the business of racing.
So you want to start running? Make sure to get off on the right foot by avoiding these five common newbie errors.
Despite growing popularity, the much-talked-about sport remains on the fringes of the endurance world.
Put some bounce in your step with the season's best road running shoes.
Feeling crispy-fried? Let four-time Olympic marathon trials qualifier, Clint Verran, show you how to stop worrying and love the run.
One of our resident runners—a 2:45 Boston Marathon finisher—contemplates the necessity of new running tech, Stryd.
Since 2008, a Swedish adventurer has run marathons around the world with the cremated remains of a young man in tow
I enjoy beer in moderation, even when training for races. But I have friends who stop drinking entirely for a month leading up to the big day. Are they on to something?
Having a nemesis can up your game big time. But choose wisely
Listen up, newbies! The ‘Born to Run’ star learned some stuff the hard way so you don’t have to
They're painful but also magical, relieving the post-workout soreness that afflicts so many athletes. But do they really aid recovery? Increasingly, the evidence says no.
Don’t ditch it entirely when the weather gets nice. That human conveyor belt still deserves a spot in your training regimen.
After last year’s Boston Marathon winner tested positive, the running community asked: Does Kenya have a doping problem? Does the world?
Their genius is unquantifiable. That's a lesson Triathlon Australia learned the hard way.
The qualifying times for track and field have just been released. See how you stack up.
Six of our favorite items to keep you comfortable and visible on the road
New research is helping athletes engineer their own flow state
The superstar is set to compete in regular-season IAAF events. But there’s just one problem: He won’t have any competition.
Yes, Happy Meals, according to recent research, make for a surprisingly effective post-exercise meal. But the real takeaway has nothing to do with the Golden Arches: real food—not expensive bars or scientifically formulated shakes—is almost always best.
Spanning nearly 350 miles across some of the most beautiful and rugged country in the world, the GODZone Adventure race is one of the most demanding events on the planet. Only 14 of the 52 finished the 2015 course. Feel their pain.
Lornah Kiplagat new line of women’s sports apparel forgoes skimpy tops and see-through tights in favor of flowing fabrics that offer style and coverage.
I got myself a sport watch and it came with a chest strap. I'm tempted not to use the strap because heart rate training seems difficult. Any tips for making it simple?
How even the smallest intervals can make athletes mental superstars.
Six tips to get you home happy, and in one piece.
Elite moms are crushing races just months after giving birth. Can the rest of us do that, too?
We have a (misguided) tendency to vilify big-box events. In truth, they're a boon to the sport.
To shed a more positive light on the troubled country, a group of seven ran from Cap Haitian to Jacmel, crossing the entire island from north to south, averaging marathon-distances every day.
And that's a very good thing for Olympians.
Hey, outdoor-equipment companies: Please stop ignoring women who rip
Michael Phelps and Killian Journet are both amazing athletes, but they occupy opposite ends of the spectrum. Where do you fall?
Don't plan any vacations before reading this year's Best of Travel winners.
The science behind how logging lots and lots of miles fosters an unflappable demeanor—and how to get it yourself.
We can't say if it will up your game, but we can make sure you don't hurt yourself trying.
New spring-loaded tech promises to make us faster. But they might go the way of swimming’s ill-fated LZR Racer suit—without making an Olympic debut.
Marathoner Shalane Flanagan proves you actually can trust a skinny chef
You just have to tweak your training and eating habits. Here’s how.
A new algorithm might be the key to never having a bad race again.
For every workout you do, startup Charity Miles makes a donation to a philanthropic cause of your choice.
Runners who do intense workouts on no carbs tend to experience weakness, fatigue, and poor performance. But a new strategy called “sleeping low” might give athletes the same edge—without the suffering.
American cross-country legend Craig Virgin lays out the connection between distance running and farm work
The springs inside this sole could make you a faster runner
The Olympic runner and his peers weigh in
Ready to race? Check out these 20 events, carefully curated to provide intrepid newbie skiers, rock climbers, and trail runners a thrilling and welcoming competitive experience.
Because no one podiums at noon or tags a summit at dusk without a proper first meal
Pro athletes on the gear they want to unwrap this Saturday
This super coach’s three unconventional training strategies may be the key to your next PR.
This plus other recent sensationalist fitness headlines have made us wonder where all the sane people have gone.
Feed your competitive appetite—sometimes without even leaving the house.
As sensor technology improves and becomes more practical, so does the ability of coaches and athletes to collect—and react to—more nuanced data.
The brainchild of pro ultrarunner Mike Foote, this sleeveless running jacket offers more protection than a vest and packs down to about the size of a Clif Bar.
You know your weight-training regimen? It's breaking you down. Build yourself up for endurance success—and prevent injury—with these five improved alternatives.
With pro-marijuana legislation sweeping the nation, it's time to ask this very serious question.
If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.
Running to work is hard, especially when you have to contend with cold weather, poor visibility, and icy roads. On those days, your gear matters.
Specializing in one sport will take you only so far. To really break through, you'll need to branch out.
Cue: Your iPod dock set up by the door. Reward: Serenity, more intuitive pacing.
Nothing in this world is certain, except death, taxes, and traffic on the morning commute
It’s not just for elite athlete. Training alone—in the right dose—will make you a faster and more resilient athlete.
From that time Lance Armstrong showed us how to fix a flat tire to an investigation into USA Swimming’s sex abuse scandal, we look back at the stories that defined the year.
Tips, gear, and goals to make the cold less torturous