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Biology suggests that decades of running should invariably blow out your knees. Scientists are trying to understand why that doesn’t happen.
Former Princeton runner Russell Dinkins argues that universities should preserve their "most accessible" sport
The popular running lids can't always take the heat. These are the exceptions.
The search for the perfect jogging top has led us here
As summer gives way to fall, these are the items that our staff has been reaching for time and again
'Win at All Costs' is an indictment of more than just the Nike Oregon Project
Running across the U.S. on a journey to discover the true America during a period of intense political turmoil and deep divides
Given that most of us have stayed put for the past few months, the Outside staff came up with some exciting ways to make the most of being on the home front. Puppy, anyone?
Building aerobic fitness is the key to making fast running feel "easy"
A new study asked coaches to rank the most economical runners after watching video footage. It didn't go well.
When cross-country season rolls around, there's no place like Vanny
Swiss footwear company On Running is betting on it
Experienced runners tend to match their breath and stride patterns, but trying to do it deliberately may backfire
The long-distance, virtual Womxn Run the Vote relay isn't just about covering the miles. It's also creating a new vision for feminism that is inclusive.
The disruptions of 2020 mean that there’s an unusually large crop of endurance-related books hitting shelves this fall
A new analysis casts doubt on the idea that people are born as "responders" or "non-responders" for training in thin air
The infamous race director Lazarus Lake and runner Ben Chan disagree on whether the running community is a place for serious debate
This high-tech—and high-priced—workout gear looks like it's out of science fiction
Liz "Mercury" Anjos just completed a mid-pandemic thru-hike of the AT—with the help of a small, dialed support squad and a van named Pegasus
A new study suggests that strength training is more important than electrolytes for preventing cramps
Should all your training be hard? Do you need to stretch? We've got answers.
I've tried to carry water in every way imaginable. I think this piece of gear works best.
It’s the one training metric virtually all runners track, but running scientists think we can do better
If it's not on, you better make sure you have it ready to go in a split second
With a little help from technology, Joshua Cheptegei took down the 5,000-meter world record in Monaco last week
Runners sponsored by smaller companies might be in a better position than those who are signed by major brands
Race cancellations have produced an uptick in FKTs, but the obsession predates the pandemic
How America’s “#1 Runners’ Restaurant” helped bring a community and its police force closer together
The hotter it is, the closer we come to the ever elusive goal of besting the horse—which supports the evolutionary "born to run" hypothesis
Last month the fitness giant tightened its paywall and announced it was recommitting to core users. Here's what has to happen for that to work.
Learn how to kick-start the habit of daily movement with our free ten-day email course
A new aerodynamic analysis runs the numbers on exactly where to run when you’re behind someone else
The regulations will allow collegiate runners to market themselves for profit
The right tether won't just make your pup happier—it'll make you happier, too
A decade after 'Born to Run' made them famous, anthropologists take another look
Find the trail runners that work best off-trail and in mixed conditions
The women's running apparel company just signed activist Alison Désir and diversity and inclusion consultant Courtney Carter and is creating an advisory group to prioritize diverse voices
A new study uses the training data you upload to sites like Strava to estimate the "critical speed" that determines your race performance
With in-person events canceled for the foreseeable future, these "glorified time trials" can also deliver satisfaction
Get off-trail just a couple hours' drive from Denver and the Front Range
To figure out how your body will respond in hot conditions, consider your “physiological equivalent temperature”
Kiplin Pastor had been training eight months for a rim-to-rim-to-rim run of the Grand Canyon, but COVID-19 stripped away that chance
In the midst of protests against police brutality and a global pandemic, four-time U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi weighs in on racism and running
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Five kicks that transition seamlessly from trail to town
These four are my favorites for messy yard activities
I went out for a hike and forgot to put on you-know-what. When we crossed paths, was it really necessary to hit me with your self-righteous wrath?
When the Olympian accused her former team of skirting anti-doping rules, she became an outcast. But she kept talking.
All-weather gear for every kind of summer running
Gear so light and comfortable, you’ll PR on your morning jog
Jessica Rogers and her team make some of our favorite trail-running gear
Just say no to chalky bars and gritty shakes
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. Here's what goes on behind the scenes.
Physiologists from around the world share their pet theories and crazy ideas on what it will take to break records
A new study of female athletes sees big strength gains from twice-a-week lifting
The company is upending the traditional athlete contract model, by hiring Mary Cain and Nick Willis as full-time employees
'Run for the Arctic' follows Pau Capell as he runs 155 miles in Norway to replicate polar bear migration
Our team of six testers covered over 1,000 miles to determine the best hydration packs
On trail running, trespassing, and what your neighbors do or don't owe you
Researchers put the four main running power devices through a series of tests and picked a clear winner
The response to Arbery’s murder highlighted what I already knew: the running world is deeply divided by race, and we must address it
The new men's Saxx Kinetic HD Briefs got a serious upgrade from the previous model—and they're way better for high-output activities
Runners used to just be obnoxious. Now we pose an active threat.
As race directors of postponed events look toward the fall, the only certainty is that nothing is certain
One day, Michael Shattuck started to run. He liked it, so he ran longer, sometimes for as many as 65 hours each week. He never wanted to stop. What was he running from?
New research explores why you go slower and feel worse, even though you’re pushing as hard as usual
It's an upgrade on my previous favorite, the Iota, and my new go-to for backpacking and trail running
Coogan's was in business for 35 years but fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic
These men's jackets offer versatile protection for a variety of weather
Last week a paper suggested that runners and cyclists need much more than six feet. The report went viral, and backlash ensued. But there was some legitimate science behind the claims.
From tech gadgets to apparel upgrades, some of our best-reviewed gear make great presents.
But you still need to avoid others as best as you can
Stop worrying about weight gain. The pandemic gives you enough to think about.