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Ultrarunning recovery and racing tips from the winner of the TransRockies Trail Run.
Or is the test they give me at the shoe store good enough?
Long shunned by endurance athletes looking to stay lean, the enemy is having a moment
Throw away your ice packs and ibuprofen if you want to recover right.
The Olympian is a beer-drinking, book-writing, and record-setting outdoorsman who can run a half-mile faster than you can read the first page of his new book.
Dan Berlin didn't start running until he lost his sight. He's now running somewhere most runners only dream of—across the Grand Canyon—and he'll become the first blind runner to do so.
What happens when you take away the road, the cheerful volunteers handing out energy gels, and most of your sanity? You get some of the gnarliest races out there.
It may be the oldest emotion. Before happiness, before sorrow, before exhilaration, and way, way before the urge to climb mountains and bomb down steeps, there was fear. Now scientists are finding new ways to help us conquer our deepest anxieties—and use them to perform even better.
Dennis Kimetto set a new world record Sunday. Was it the course? You bet.
Don't just sit there. Get the most from your training by recovering right.
As patients jettison insurance plans for concierge care, some are looking to optimize their fitness level along with their health.
Rule One: Don't confine your training to the gym. Movement needs to be a lifestyle. Rule Two: Don't just move. You need a goal. And you need to train.
Sure, running five minutes a day will help you live longer, but it's not going to get you in shape—or even scrape the surface of your potential.
Running drunk isn't a great idea—for a number of obvious reasons. Surprisingly, performance isn't one of them.
Do cell phones, satellite messengers, and personal locator beacons create more false alarms in the backcountry?
The test: The Berlin Marathon, where she aims to set a new American record.
Sometimes when I'm in the middle of a really hard workout, it tastes like I'm sucking on metal. Here's why.
Nathan’s Zeal race vest packs a lot of hydration into one small, efficient must-have.
Your legs are your foundation. With this quick-paced routine, you'll build the explosiveness and durability to conquer any mountain.
Some people might be built for speed and others for distance, but everyone benefits from running faster. This is how you do it.
We combed through the coolest products at Outdoor Retailer 2014 to bring you these six items—all of which cost $35 or less.
The last time I ran a marathon, I got sick a month before the race. Is there a connection—and if so, how can I prevent that from happening again?
After an Ironman or an ultramarathon, is it better to take days (or weeks) off of strenuous exercise, or to get right back out there?
The most common, performance-defeating nutrition mistakes—and how to fix them
Henry Hawk is 77 and still obsessed with fitness. But lately he's also been focusing on a new passion project: Helping spinal injury patients move again.
In The Art of Competition, Ironman-turned-author Mark Allen gives insight into the thoughts that helped him race his fastest while living to the fullest.
Ultrarunner Adam Campbell says he was zapped during the Hardrock 100 trail race this month, but still managed to finish in third place. How is that possible?
When my wife and I go on long runs together, she always manages to finish strong while I fall behind. Am I just out of shape, or do women have an advantage in endurance sports?
The best part of waking up? The savory smell of bacon coming from your, uh, iPhone.
Grab your bell-bottoms and get ready for a party in the backcountry.
The best shoe for speed work, and efficient runners with minimalist leanings.
Hardrock veteran Kirk Apt has logged 2,010 miles and 680,000 feet of vertical ascent through the San Juan Mountains since 2000. Here's how.
Serious careers? Check. Committed to their families? Check. Able to beat the pros at their own game? You know it. Five hard-charging desk jocks who manage to do it all share the secrets of their success.
Over the last five years, a lot has changed in the fitness world. But these four trends will continue to define the way you train.
Top shoe brands are racing to enter the super-cushioned fray. We review 2014’s corpulent shoe crop.
Summer's best timepieces play hard, no matter what you throw at them.
The science is out on whether ultrarunning is good or bad for our hearts—but I'm sure the Hardrock 100 is good for mine
Sometimes you have to take your own advice—or suck it up and eat crow.
You’re likely to face some hot races, or at least some hot training days, this summer. So I asked five elite ultramarathoners what gear they recommend to keep cool during the hottest months of the year. Below, I’ve listed five gear hacks, tips, and products these men use to battle…
Beat the crowds on the not-so-beaten path this summer in one of America's favorite national parks.
That magic threshold is, well, bogus. And we've known it for years. So why are we still so obsessed with logging 10,000 hours of deliberate practice?
Taking your kids to an ultramarathon can be a distraction from the aches and pains of running long distances
If you never have to worry about actually performing at the top of your game in the heat, then by all means head inside to the treadmill, says Chris Jordan, creator of the 7-Minute Workout and director of exercise physiology at Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute.
How do we put this nicely? If you’re anything like the participants in a recent Canadian study, you’re probably wrong about your workout intensity. (And yes, you probably are like them, considering that the group contained both men and women of different ages, ethnicities, and BMI classes.)…
Seriously. Abbey Road Farm Bed and Breakfast offers an idyllic farm experience (plus llamas) in the outdoorsy paradise of Carlton, Oregon.
An injured runner supports his teammates during the most competitive Western States in history
Sweating's divorced from everything chic...right?
Think of those tough spots as badges of honor! “Callus formation is a natural response to friction and pressure,” says podiatrist Megan Leahy of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. “Because runners obviously take more steps than non-runners, calluses may occur more readily.” Calluses can be harmless,…
You may have found him in the pages of search books, but the fun doesn't have to end there.
Challenge your abilities with these iconic runs through the wilds of America.
Keep your four-legged adventure companion cool in the heat this summer.
After 100 races he just keeps going and going
There's nothing more American than hitting the open road with the windows down, the music up, and a cooler full of beer in the backseat (you know, for later). Sure, the game has changed a little—smartphones have all but rendered guidebooks and crumpled maps obsolete—but one essential question remains: where to go? Look no further. We hand-picked the ten best, most adventure-packed road trips in the country.
A few weeks before my first “half distance” triathlon—which consisted of 70.3 total miles, including a half marathon at the end—I slipped into a brand new pair of sneakers, intent on breaking them in during my next few practice sessions. They’re triathlon-specific shoes, outfitted with elastic bungee laces and a…
A Southern Colorado loop where you can rough it in a yurt and throw one back in Durango.
Start in the Grand Canyon and wander up to Moab, Utah, with some moonlit camping and excellent mountain biking along the way.
The route from Jackson, Wyoming, to Glacier National Park, Montana packs in five national parks and plenty of watering holes.
Hit up Best Towns 2014 winner Duluth, Minnesota, then hike and bike your way to Michigan's renowned shores.
It's a lonely road from Las Cruces, New Mexico, through West Texas, but very much worth it. Just a few reasons why: surreal white sand dunes, a massive network of caves, and mountain biking trails all to yourself.
From smart grills to high-tech camping toys, these gadgets are designed for dads who get after it outside.
This may not be the answer you’re looking for, but it’s the truth: The most effective way to get back into shape (and stay that way) isn’t by just doing one magic move over and over. The good news? You may not have to work out more than or…
Kitting up for your next marathon? Don't forget to bring these basics.
The multisport athlete wins at the GoPro Mountain Games for the eighth consecutive year
When Matthew Inman shared his running motivation with the Internet, the creator of popular webcomic The Oatmeal started a fitness sensation.
On a sprawling farm in Vermont, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena runs a business and a fitness crusade. He'll train anyone who shows up, with one major caveat: You must submit to his every cruel and unusual whim.
Pro runner Maggie Vessey turned a lot of heads last week at the Prefontaine Classic, and not because of her second-place finish. No, the media was more interested in what she was wearing.
Pounding out miles on stoplight-strewn streets and past convenience stores quickly loses its luster. Whether you’re commuting or training, here are ten urban trails in the U.S. that offer scenic views and traffic-free paths to keep your run enjoyable. Atlanta Beltline Georgia’s Beltline cinches its…
These images, from some of Outside's favorite photographers, will make you want to pack your bags and get lost in adventure.
One of the weirdest contraptions on two wheels might be the best thing you can do for your running
Dream all you want about your adventure bucket list, but isn't it better to get right out there and start ticking off boxes? Let these trips be your inspiration—or your exact blueprint.
If you're in it for the long haul, you might as well haul it in.
