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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…
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.
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.
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.
These images, from some of Outside's favorite photographers, will make you want to pack your bags and get lost in adventure.
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…
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.
This is the Kickstarter campaign all runners should be backing.
What you can do beforehand, at sea level and once you hit the mountains
Fun for the whole family doesn't have to mean boring for you. These high-adrenaline festivals will keep everyone going all day.
New running tech to help you score a personal best—or just make your jog more fun.
A growing number of trail runners are finding a new way to test themselves—without race fees, bibs, or finish line chutes—in search of virgin trail and new course records.
As unappetizing as they might be, those slimy packets of quasi-liquid goo exist for a reason: They’re a quick, portable, and relatively efficient way for runners to take in and digest calories and much-needed electrolytes that are lost during exercise. Different brands come in many different flavors and viscosities—some sweeter…
Street harassment will ruin a perfectly good jog, and most female runners have experienced this before. So what are we going to do about it?
Designed for trail runners and endurance racers, the mid-size Rev 12 is almost perfect.
When it comes to performance anxiety, fitness competitions can be a lot like taking the SATs or giving an important speech. And yes, over-thinking or stressing about them beforehand can, indeed, cause you to “choke,” according to a study presented last week at the British Psychological Society’s…
The $3.75-million settlement means the number of minimalist options on the market will continue to shrink—leaving runners in worse shape.
The short answer is no. You’ve heard the adage “cotton kills,” right? While that saying is overused (the fabric is quite comfortable in certain situations), the fact is cotton retains moisture and doesn’t dry quickly—making it dangerous in cold situations. And any garment that contains cotton has that problem. “The…
While its athletic footwear may not be what revolutionizes the performance-shoe industry, Skechers’ contracts could certainly change the way the game is played.
Sixty years removed from Roger Bannister’s breakthrough run, the distance is all but dead in the U.S. But a new organization hopes to change all that—and rebuild running from the mile up.
Nine million data points determine we’re all irrational
New research suggests that some of the physiological benefits of working out outside can be mimicked by adaptions to an indoor routine.
To answer this question, I turned to our Summer Buyer’s Guide jacket tester Ryan Stuart. He lives and recreates on Vancouver Island (where they measure rainfall in feet every spring), and he spends about 70 days a year in the wet testing the newest rain jackets for Outside. Before buying…
The only fix to tight hips is a good lunge and twist
Still running barefoot, munching glucosamine, and grinding out junk miles? Time to heed to the latest science.
Slowing down during runs will make you stronger and faster, so no more regretting the times you break into a stroll
Despite their ubiquity, fitness trackers have yet to earn their place in the professional ranks—or deserve a spot on your wrist.
Why your thoughts go from brilliant to batty on your run
Some people make the grade in Boston—literally; others don’t. And the difference might all come down to the downhill.
A lucrative long-term sponsorship deal between USA Track & Field and Nike has drawn both ire and enthusiasm from the running community. Is it a corporate takeover—or just what the sport needs?
Running and triathlon coach Brett Stewart gets this one from clients a lot: Between races that sell out months in advance and things that get in the way of training—like injuries, travel, and plain old busy schedules—it’s not uncommon for athletes to show up on race day…
Runners often think they have license to eat anything—and everything. And they're wrong.
More is always better, right? Well, maybe not. Ultradistance runners have been warned that their mileage isn’t exactly healthy. But they aren’t the only ones who should be thinking about the long-term ramifications of their training.
Runner and national bestselling author Matthew Fitzgerald shares a pizza recipe for runners looking for a tasty boost.
Research shows that recalling an exercise memory, be it positive or negative, can help you suit up for your next run.
He cracks a smile with the competition on his heels, but will Bekele smile at another world record soon?
Couch potatoes everywhere were overjoyed to learn—courtesy of a recent study—that running is actually dangerous. But a closer look at the science suggests the smirks are seriously misguided.
Summer Buyer’s Guide tester Billy Brown currently has an office, a closet, and a garage overflowing with next year’s light hikers. The founder of Trek Tech blog and his testers have run about 120 boots through the ringer over the past year. In other words, he…
While you don’t need fancy running shorts, a pair that doesn’t work can ruin your run. (Chafing is hard to ignore.) The best shorts should make you feel like you’re running in the buff—without having to worry about picking up a public-indecency charge. We’ve been testing running shorts since October,…
A triathlon camp is a fantastic idea if you’re able to get away for three days to a week. There, you’ll not only sharpen your knowledge about proper nutrition, training techniques, and race strategies, but also enjoy the fun of bonding with a small group of people by suffering…
If you’re lining up in the marathon corral without having used starting blocks, you’re doing yourself a serious disservice.
Does marathon training have heart health benefits for the average runner?
Training and nutrition has been an exciting (if unreliable) frontier for decades. But recent discoveries, combined with field-tested science, have debunked popular myths and established some ground rules for the outdoor athlete. Here's your performance 12-step program.
A new documentary suggests that adding a green smoothie to your diet is enough to transform your body. Do the claims stand up?
The computer company plans to revolutionize how we work out, and it has the hardware (or at least the patents) to prove it.
You've been using your shoes as an injury and performance excuse since your first run. And it's time to stop.
So you want to train for a marathon, but all your wife can think about are those stories of supposedly healthy people having heart attacks during their races, right? Tell her she’s sweet to be concerned, but that embarking on a 26.2-mile journey will likely benefit…
Most sunscreens don’t adequately protect your skin, so we’ve rounded up seven top lotions to actually ward off UV rays this summer.
If you’ve lost that loving feeling for running, there’s a surefire way to rekindle the flame: camp. “Putting yourself in an environment where you’re surrounded by other runners, and where you can focus only on your own running, is the perfect place to reenergize your passion,” says Ryan Warrenberg, assistant…
One hundred percent wool isn’t just for winter’s base layers. So don’t be sheepish about swapping your synthetics for a more natural alternative this summer.
An ongoing battle over the officiating procedures of USA Track and Field leaves us asking: Who really has the athlete's best interests at heart?
I’m going to assume that you’re asking about real running events, and not mud races. The first criteria for a quirky, fun event is that it has to be one-of-a-kind. A race series that’s organized by some for-profit company in multiple cities across the country is automatically disqualified for…
We’ve tackled this topic before, but new research suggests that it’s time to revisit the age-old question: If you’re going to do both, should you lift before running? Or run before lifting? Back in 2012, we reported that a short, moderate-intensity cardio workout before weight training…