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After months of testing, it’s proven to be everything I need for adventuring. And then some.
Casual fits for the office, gym, and everywhere in between
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen may be a 21-year-old wunderkind, but he’s already learned an important truth about the fleeting satisfaction of success
Beware of these warning signs that indicate it’s time to get new kicks. Plus, use these expert tips to extend the life of your trail runners.
Most people run the same pace regardless of how far they’re running, according to new research
Don’t be afraid to sweat it out in these running pieces
There’s a lot more to these bottoms than meets the eye
Don’t be afraid to sweat it out in these running pieces
For most of their history, running shoes have been marketed and sold for their ability to reduce injury. That has changed.
How well you can see your surroundings matters, but subtle gait changes also burn more energy
The Swiss Alps are home to an incredible new hut-to-hut runners’ route called the Via Valais. It’s a little demanding—150 miles, nine stages, and 42,000 feet of elevation gain—but if you can take it on, you’re guaranteed one of the most spectacular adventures of your life.
A squeeze of honey, a squirt of ketchup, and other non-solids you can toss down your gullet if you so choose
Runners smack the ground harder—but get injured less—in more cushioned shoes. New research explains why.
When you’re covering 145 miles through the Alps, every gram counts
The brand took its time entering the super-shoe race, but its new, responsive model for marathoners was worth the wait
I am pretty sure no runner who has consistently won races approaches their training in this way
Next to having a little time to themselves, these are their top wish-list items
You can’t run fast without using your arms—or can you?
The Bowerman Track Club failed its own athletes by not being transparent about its relationship with the suspended star
A conversation with Semi-Rad’s Brendan Leonard on the life-affirming joys of type-two fun
In their recent release, Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery push back against conditions that curtail the running careers of young women, with stories from 50 who’ve made it
The ultrarunning multi-world-record holder talks about sustaining longevity and the biggest thrill of her illustrious career
Don’t assume a noise deterrent will save you from a run-in with a wild animal. Do your homework before you head out into the wilderness.
Your unexplained fatigue may be due to calorie deficiency, with serious implications for your health and performance
An analysis of pro cycling data finds that altitude-born South American riders race better at high altitudes than their lowland-born rivals
Thanks to a number of world-class races, a community-focused running culture, historical landmarks, and accessible wooded trails, the nation’s capital is one of the best urban running environments in the country
What motivates someone to run more than 3,000 miles around a block in Queens, New York? Transcendence.
Our first impressions put it right up there with the best offerings from this beloved purveyor of cushy runners
Missoula, Montana’s M Trail is many things. But mostly it’s just steep.
Cultivate consistency, stay motivated year-round, and improve your speed and strength with these lessons—and staple fartlek workout—from On Athletics Club’s head coach
Otherworldly talent has its own irresistible magnetism. We can’t help but be seduced.
From a scenic path that extends the entire length of New York to a new route connecting Yellowstone to Grand Teton, here are the most scenic ways to experience America’s wilderness by bike
Whether they want to or not, organizations like World Athletics and the International Olympic Committee have shed the mantle of neutrality
A new study of identical twins shows that, despite their reputation as inert rubber bands, Achilles tendons adapt to exercise
How the Knob Creek bourbon distilling company got 100 bartenders fit by invoking the anti-running, retro culture of jogging
A very niche scandal at an Arizona high school takes the debate about running etiquette to another level
Some runners swear by their pump playlists, but I’d rather listen to a great book
A popular training rule for endurance athletes faces scrutiny from skeptical scientists
The inaugural NYC Black History 50 winds its way through the five boroughs and touches on a history that is frequently ignored
An experienced physician and marathoner answers questions you’re embarrassed to ask about running and sex
Two-time Olympic medalist Nick Willis credits his longevity to residing in a college town. And not doing too many vomit-inducing workouts.
The Speedland SL:PDX might just change how runners think about their equipment
The 35-year-old made the switch after giving birth to her fourth child. Here’s what we can learn from her experience.
The company’s newest flagship timepiece promises astounding battery life as well as efficient solar charging, and it comes with a flashlight
This weekend’s Millrose Games will provide a midwinter highlight and a much needed counterpoint to the marathon
We tend to assume that a nice-looking stride is a fast one, but maybe looking good is its own reward
A training plan and general principles to guide your first foray into longer ultramarathons
We’re expanding our running coverage, and PodiumRunner is moving over to Outside Online
Starting at five hours a week, this ten-week program will help you build endurance and jump-start your training this winter
Scientists have figured out how to make simple exoskeletons that improve running efficiency. Should track and field authorities be worried?
Three methods to cultivate pacing mastery and optimize your performance potential
Our trail shoemeliers pick the best off-road running models to pair with each trail surface
Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? We share everything you need to know to help you have a successful first race.
A new way of classifying athletes aims to quantify the thresholds that distinguish recreational athletes from their trained, highly trained, and elite brethren
Our Sweat Science columnist spent two months measuring his blood sugar around the clock. Here’s what he found.
The latest “exercise in a bottle” study finds that plasma from exercising mice makes sedentary mice smarter. But don’t throw out your workout gear just yet.
Beloved by many Canadians, the trail is especially important to Vancouver-based Judith Kasiama, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and founder of Colour the Trails
The case for marking the passage of time by running your ass off
These days I can break a record while finishing last. Some say they find me inspiring, but I often feel like a decrepit but willing old dog who gets a pat when he tries to chase his ball.
38 quotes that we interpret for our own needs
The energy bars and hydration mixes our editors swear by, on sale at Backcountry
After Lawlor Coe lost his brother Hunter to tragedy, he did everything he could to avoid his pain. Then he began to run.
It’s time to break out the merino base layers and the heat-exchange breathing masks
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
LA Saves Track wants to give the oldest high school in the city a facility it can be proud of
The Native Land Territories map on Gaia GPS shows users the Indigenous land they’re on and includes information about the area's past and present
Getting heckled by construction workers and definitely not crying: a New York City Marathon retrospective
While the benefit to giving elite women their own race seems obvious, the question of giving male marathoners a separate start is more contentious
Your GPS watch and other gadgets are great at describing training, but prescribing it is a harder challenge
A mathematical model explains how endurance and speed come together to determine who will win a last-lap sprint
In the second edition of the Max Vert October challenge, Christopher Fisher spent ten hours a day running up and down a mountain
A new study quantifies the effects of running on technical terrain
A new study uses machine learning to quantify the effects of temperature, humidity, heat, and sun
This kit will get you out the door even on cold days
